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Wine Educator

Vino Grado, Spain

Mar 2010 - Present

Introduction Spanish Wines, Wine Moderation

Recommendations of the participants:
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Amanda Gigler, Executive Director, CALALA Fondo de Mujeres / Women's Fund (business partner):
“Oksana's courses in wine education are rich in content, creativity and quality. As part of our foundation's economic solidarity initiatives, Oksana gave a workshop on Wine in Moderation which included wine education and tasting. All participants left the workshop enthusiastic, well-informed and eager to test their learnings in identification and pairing of wines. We found the workshop not only fun and unique, but also reasonably priced. I was continously impressed by Oksana's professionalism and flexibility during the planning and execution of the workshop, as well as her generosity in donating the proceeds to our foundation!” February 7, 2011
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OLGA ARDERIU RIPOLL(client):

Top qualities: Great Results, Personable, Expert

“Oksana loves what she does and that's why she takes care the all the details to make you enjoy the experience. I absolutly recommend her.” June 23, 2011

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Patricia Zeegers (client):

Top qualities: Expert, Good Value, Creative

“Wine Educator, Oksana Pankova, held several sessions about Spanish wines at my center, Business Base Camp in Barcelona. During these sessions she shares a great deal of valuable information about Spanish wines. Oksana clearly has a passion for her wines and for teaching us about them. Her courses are very well planned and creative, and leave sufficient possibilities for interaction. I look forward to her more advanced courses!” July 13, 2011

Instructor of Travel and Tourism Program

Vancouver Central College, Canada

Jul 2007 - Mar 2008

Introduction Tourism, Travel Agency Office Procedures, World Destinations, Tour Components, Air Transportation, Airfares, GDS, Sales, Selected Hospitality courses

Reviewed and reorganized program curriculum, content, structure and objectives of courses and lessons, selected textbooks

Senior Teacher of English

National University of Kyiv Mohyla Academy, Ukraine

Jun 1992 - Jul 1995

General English, Academic Skills (reading, writing, listening, speaking)

Presenting methods of teaching English during the Ukrainian Diaspora Conference at the University of Illinois, 1993.

Teacher of English at the Faculty of International Relations

Kiev State University, Ukraine

Mar 1988 - Aug 1990

General English, Academic Skills

part-time position

Promoting the development of inter-governmental, economic, business, educational, social and cultural links between Spain and Eastern European countries. One of the major current projects of VLADIMAR Plan Consulting is related to promotion of Spanish wines to the Eastern European market.

Promoting the culture of Spanish wines through educational activities: wine workshops and tastings; leisure and corporate events. Promoting healthy lifestyle; teaching people to understand wine and to consume it in moderation

Taught Travel and Tourism Management program, including the courses:
• Introduction to Tourism,
• Office Procedures,
• World Destinations,
• Tour components,
• Air Transportation,
• Airfares,
• GDS – Sabre,
• Sales and Marketing
• Selected Hospitality courses endorsed by the American Hotel and Lodging Educational Institute

Reviewed and reorganized program curriculum, content, structure and objectives of courses and lessons, selected textbooks

Consulted customers on travel-related issues, destinations, transportation and accommodation options and travel costs; booked air flights, accommodation, car rental, rail travel, packages and travel insurance; created tailored packages; worked with reservation systems

Multiple functions in office administration, communications and marketing, travel management, translations

Taught the courses of General English and Academic Skills; created the English-Ukrainian glossary of economic terminology

Taught General English and Academic Skills; part-time position

Level 2 Certificate, Wines and Spirits

Wine Academy of Spain/Division of the Wine & Spirit Education Trust, Spain

Mar 2010 - Mar 2010

Exam passed with Merit

Certificate in Event Planning

Universal Class, United States

Nov 2008 - Nov 2008

Academic Excellence Certificate

TESOL/TESL Teacher Training Certification Course

Oxford Seminars, Canada

Jan 2008 - Feb 2008

- Teaching English as a Second Language/
- Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
- Teaching Business English

Advanced Level II Travel and Tourism Diploma

Canadian Tourism College, Canada

May 2002 - Jan 2003

Diploma with Honours

MA in English Philology

Kiev State University, Ukraine

Sep 1982 - Jun 1987

Diploma with Distinction

Level 2 Intermediate Certificate in Wines and Spirits

Wine and Spirit Education Trust, United Kingdom

Year Of Passing: 2010

Passed with Merit

TESOL/TESL Teacher Training Certification Course

Oxford Seminars Toronto, Canada

Year Of Passing: 2008

- Teaching English as a Second Language/
- Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
- Teaching Business English

Certificate with Honours

Event Planning Certificate

Universal Class, Florida, United States

Year Of Passing: 2008

Academic Excellence Certificate

Advance level ACCESS certification

Canadian Tourism Council, Canada

Year Of Passing: 2005

Advance Level II Diploma, Travel and Tourism

Canadian Tourism College, Canada

Year Of Passing: 2003

With Honours

Graduation Diploma Paper in English Stylistics

Kiev State University, Ukraine

Year Of Passing: 1987

With excellence; diploma paper participated in the Republican competition

The Barcelona Women's Network is a non-profit, non-religious, and non-political social and charitable organization offering support and friendship to both local and international women residing in the greater Barcelona area.

The WINE in MODERATION Programme is an initiative of the European wine sector aimed at promoting moderation and responsibility in wine consumption and contributing towards preventing excessive consumption and misuse of alcoholic beverages in Europe.