Dawson Engstrom
Burlington
Summary
Committed and enthusiastic educator with a significant amount of experience creating inclusive and equitable lesson plans that fit and elevate each student in the classroom. Skilled writer, editor, and researcher eager to create engaging and needle moving work in the fields of literature, journalism, education, and beyond.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Head Server
La Reprise Wines
Burlington
04.2024 - Current
- Helped with the opening of the restaurant, choosing linens, plates, decor, and the writing of the staff manual which included steps of service.
- Oversaw staff education on wine and wine service.
- Helped manage the wine list and inventory.
- Aided servers with in service wine sales.
- Helped the owner choose wines for by the glass, club, and bottle list offerings at distributor tastings.
- Became head server after one month at restaurant.
Server
Salt And Bubbles Wine
Essex Junction
04.2025 - 08.2025
- Effectively managed a dining room of 30-50 diners as a sole server many nights.
- Aided guests in their selections of wines by the glass and by the bottle.
- Boosted wine by the bottle sales substantially.
- Worked any task both front of house and back of house to help with reduced staffing.
Support
Dedalus Wine
Burlington
05.2024 - 11.2024
- Began my restaurant career in a fine dining focused restaurant.
- Focused on high level hospitality that sought to elevate diners' experience.
- Learned about wine and wine services by attending weekly classes taught by the restaurant, and worked nightly on studying the field of wine.
- Received my first level Court of Masters Sommelier rank within a four month period, previously having no experience.
After-School Site Coordinator
Burlington School District
Burlington
12.2023 - 06.2024
- Oversaw the running of Flynn Elementary afterschool.
- Planned programming for 70-80 children daily.
- Managed a staff of 20 people.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Comparative Studies Literature Culture
Occidental College
06.2020
Skills
- Student Engagement
- Curriculum Implementation
- Customer relationship management
- Fine dining expertise
- Writing and Editing
- Lesson Planning
- Menu development
- Management
- Wine Service
Certification
Court of Masters Sommelier Level One
Timeline
Server
Salt And Bubbles Wine
04.2025 - 08.2025
Support
Dedalus Wine
05.2024 - 11.2024
Head Server
La Reprise Wines
04.2024 - Current
After-School Site Coordinator
Burlington School District
12.2023 - 06.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Comparative Studies Literature Culture
Occidental College