{WHO is Helen (Yin) Xu}

A wine professional who is developing herself through wine studies, photography and, creative writing.

Helen enjoys observing, creating, and being student of life.

{HELEN's professional interests}

- Marketing

- Wine blogging

- Business Strategy

- Conducting structured wine tasting sessions

{HELEN's Credentials}

- Awarded WSET Level 1, 2, and 3 in Wines & Spirits (passed Level 3 with Distinction)

- Certified Canadian Wine Scholar by Fine Vintage Ltd.

- Certified French Wine Professional by Fine Vintage Ltd.

- Fine Vintage Food and Wine Pairing Professional

- Fine Vintage Level 1 in Spirits

{HELEN's personal interests}

- Travelling

- Photography

- Alpine skiing

- Creative writing

- Continuous studies through MOOC platforms (e.g. the Great Courses, Coursera, Codecademy)

- Spending quality time with her husband, family, and friends

- Being an observer of her surrounding environment and passers-by, different cities and countries...and *life* in general

{CITIES that Helen has lived in}

- Zhanjiang, Guangdong Province, P.R.China

- Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, P.R.China

- Nottingham, East Midlands, United Kingdom

- Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

- London, Ontario, Canada

- Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

- Boston / Cambridge area, Massachusetts, U.S.A

- Toronto, Ontario, Canada

- (present) St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada