BRODY FREDERICKSEN
Saint Simons Island,USA
Summary
Experienced Sommelier prepared to contribute valuable knowledge and education. Deliver comprehensive wine education programs that enhanced client satisfaction and engagement. Known for collaborative teamwork and adaptability, ensuring smooth operations and successful outcomes. Expertise in wine tasting, training, and public speaking.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sommelier
Newcastle Wine Merchant
11.2024 - Current
- Promote unique wine menus for special events to complement chef's dinner specialties.
- Set up wine tastings to bring in business and promote special offerings.
- Assist with marketing efforts by creating engaging content highlighting new wines or promotions for social media platforms.
- Organize exclusive wine tastings and events for VIP clients, fostering strong relationships and repeat business.
Sommelier
Sea Island Resort
05.2022 - 09.2024
- Developed and maintained an extensive wine list, catering to varied tastes and price points for optimal selection.
- Conducted regular staff training sessions on wine knowledge, enabling team members to provide excellent service to guests.
- Managed wine inventory efficiently, ensuring proper storage conditions and rotation to maintain quality.
- Increased wine sales by effectively presenting a diverse range of options to customers, showcasing knowledge and expertise.
Seasonal Sommelier
Aspen X Mountain Club, Little Nell Resort
11.2021 - 04.2022
- Managed wine inventory efficiently, ensuring proper storage conditions and rotation to maintain quality.
- Provided exceptional customer service by promptly addressing any issues or concerns regarding wine choices, ensuring a memorable dining experience.
- Increased wine sales by effectively presenting a diverse range of options to customers, showcasing knowledge and expertise.
Teacher
Huntsville City Schools
11.2020 - 06.2021
- Taught Psychology, World History, US History
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary lesson plans that connected social studies content to other subject areas.
- Improved student comprehension by utilizing diverse teaching methods and materials tailored to individual learning styles.
- Developed a positive classroom environment by fostering open communication, respect, and collaboration among students.
- Implemented project-based learning activities that encouraged students to apply their knowledge to real-life situations, enhancing problem-solving skills and deepening understanding of course concepts.
Teacher, Coach and Mentor-Teacher
The American School in Switzerland
08.2007 - 06.2020
- Taught Modern European History, 20th Century IB History, and Theory of Knowledge, Philosophy
- Residential life member/dormitory parent
- Promoted a positive classroom environment with a focus on mutual respect and collaboration among students.
- Improved student communication skills by incorporating group activities and presentations into the curriculum.
- Mentored new teachers to help them successfully navigate their first years in the profession, contributing to higher teacher retention rates.
- Incorporated real-world examples into lessons to increase relevance and engagement, better preparing students for future career success.
- Assisted fellow teachers in developing strategies to improve instructional practices, resulting in improved student performance.
Teacher and Coach
Baltimore County Public Schools
08.2004 - 06.2007
- Taught Archaeology and World History
- Coached cross-country and track-and-field
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
- Integrated cultural awareness into lessons by incorporating diverse perspectives and materials into the curriculum.
Teacher and Coach
Guilford County Public Schools
08.2003 - 06.2004
- Taught World History and U.S History
- Coached cross-country and track-and-field
Archaeologist, Project Manager, Principal Investigator and Environmental Compliance Specialist
Various
01.1997 - 01.2003
- Provided archaeological consulting and testing services to a variety of agencies, including local and state governments, the U.S Army Corps of Engineers, the U.S Army, TVA, Georgia DOT and others
- Monitored construction projects near archaeological sites to ensure proper measures were taken to preserve valuable artifacts during development processes.
- Published research papers and presented findings at conferences, promoting the dissemination of knowledge within the archaeology community.
- Successfully managed archaeological projects from inception to completion, ensuring timely progress while adhering to strict budgets.
Instructor of Anthropology
University of Southern Mississippi
01.1998 - 01.1999
- Taught Introduction to Anthropology and guest-lectured in other courses
Education
M.Ed - Secondary Social Science Curriculum and Instruction
University of Southern Mississippi
Master of Science - Physical Anthropology/Archaeology
University of Southern Mississippi
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science and Anthropology
University of South Alabama
Skills
- Wine tasting expertise
- Cellar management
- Relationship management
- Classroom management
- Critical thinking
- Public speaking
- Fluent in Italian
Certification
- Current professional educators license Alabama social studies grades 7-12
- IB DP History certification
- Certified Sommelier
Timeline
Sommelier
Newcastle Wine Merchant
11.2024 - Current
Sommelier
Sea Island Resort
05.2022 - 09.2024
Seasonal Sommelier
Aspen X Mountain Club, Little Nell Resort
11.2021 - 04.2022
Teacher
Huntsville City Schools
11.2020 - 06.2021
Teacher, Coach and Mentor-Teacher
The American School in Switzerland
08.2007 - 06.2020
Teacher and Coach
Baltimore County Public Schools
08.2004 - 06.2007
Teacher and Coach
Guilford County Public Schools
08.2003 - 06.2004
Instructor of Anthropology
University of Southern Mississippi
01.1998 - 01.1999
Archaeologist, Project Manager, Principal Investigator and Environmental Compliance Specialist
Various
01.1997 - 01.2003
- Current professional educators license Alabama social studies grades 7-12
- IB DP History certification
- Certified Sommelier
M.Ed - Secondary Social Science Curriculum and Instruction
University of Southern Mississippi
Master of Science - Physical Anthropology/Archaeology
University of Southern Mississippi
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science and Anthropology
University of South Alabama
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