Edward Francis
Dexter,MI
Summary
Well-rounded Sommelier-in Training passionate about tasting events and educating customers on enjoying wine. Communicative and astute with more than 14 years in the Michigan Wine Industry.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Member, Wine Beer and Spirits
Plum Market
Ann Arbor, MI
08.2023 - Current
Wine Consultant (Part Time
St. Julian Winery
Dundee, MI
08.2021 - 07.2023
Wine Consultant (Keyholder)
St. Julian Winery
Dundee, MI
08.2020 - 11.2020
Assistant Store Manager
St. Julian Winery
Dundee, MI
10.2018 - 08.2020
Wine Consultant
St Julian Winery
Troy, MI
06.2018 - 10.2018
Tasting Room Coordinator
Sandhill Crane Vineyards
Dexter, MI
09.2014 - 07.2018
Tasting Room Consultant
Sandhill Crane Vineyards
Dexter, MI
09.2009 - 09.2014
Education
WSET Level II - Wine Steward
Napa Valley Wine & Spirits Education Trust
07.2019
WSET Level I - Wine Steward
Napa Valley Wine & Spirits Education Trust
04.2019
CMS Level 1 Sommelier - Sommelier
Court of Master Sommeliers
11.2017
Skills
- Multilingual (can speak German and Russian, also some French and Italian)
- Wine and Liquor Service
- Food and Beverage Pairings
- Customer Service and Rapport
- Team Player
- Service Oriented
- Age Verification
- Food and Beverage Service
- Training & Development
- Staff Training
- Customer Education
- Class Presenter
Languages
German
Professional
Russian
Professional
French
Limited
Italian
Limited
Affiliations
- Presenter/Educator, Wine Club 101 Courses
Timeline
Staff Member, Wine Beer and Spirits
Plum Market
08.2023 - Current
Wine Consultant (Part Time
St. Julian Winery
08.2021 - 07.2023
Wine Consultant (Keyholder)
St. Julian Winery
08.2020 - 11.2020
Assistant Store Manager
St. Julian Winery
10.2018 - 08.2020
Wine Consultant
St Julian Winery
06.2018 - 10.2018
Tasting Room Coordinator
Sandhill Crane Vineyards
09.2014 - 07.2018
Tasting Room Consultant
Sandhill Crane Vineyards
09.2009 - 09.2014
WSET Level II - Wine Steward
Napa Valley Wine & Spirits Education Trust
WSET Level I - Wine Steward
Napa Valley Wine & Spirits Education Trust
CMS Level 1 Sommelier - Sommelier
Court of Master Sommeliers
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