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Jennifer Quail

Dowagiac,MI

Summary

Dynamic and goal-oriented professional with a strong background in wine sales and hospitality at Domaine Berrien Cellars, excelling in product presentation and customer service. Proven ability to enhance visitor experiences and drive membership growth through effective communication and brand promotion. Recognized for fostering relationships and delivering engaging content in diverse settings.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

On-Premise Wine Sales Representative

Domaine Berrien Cellars
02.2019 - Current

Provide guided tastings of 100% estate winery products to guests, creating a curated experience for individual visitors based on their feedback and preferences.


Upsell guests from a tasting experience to on-site bottles and glasses, three-bottle deals, case purchases, and new memberships.


Educate consumers on our products, agriculture, production methods, and history of the business.


Assist visitors to our region by providing informed reviews and guidance for other agritourism businesses in our area.


Support club members, recruit new members, and provide additional setup and service for members-only and public events.


Represent the company at off-site events, providing setup, information, promotion, and service to attract new customer traffic and build and maintain relationships with other regional businesses and organizations.


Assist in filling orders for shipment and wholesale pickup, maintaining inventory, preparing shipping packages, and requesting pickup.

Museum Educator

Michigan's Heritage Park at Hilt's Landing
05.2015 - 10.2018

Presented information on a variety of historical sites to the general public, including history, lifeways, natural resources, and practical demonstrations of historic technology.


Presented structured school programs conforming to Michigan state curriculum standards for public, private, and homeschool tours, adapting to group sizes, experience, and needs.


Organized and supported special programming, including acting as primary chef and food-safety supervisor for Taste of History annual event. Researched and prepared historical recipes appropriate to the park mission while maintaining food safety standards for preparation and service.


Created a historic foodways guide including site-appropriate ingredients, equipment, and recipes, preparation instructions, and food-safety guidelines for interpretive staff.

Museum Educator

North Berrien Historical Museum
08.2014 - 12.2015

Organized special events such as workshops and lectures to enhance visitors'' understanding of museum collections and themes.


Coordinated with Museum Director on educational programming and public presentations.


Supervised non-programming/non-mission-related events including community Christmas tree installation and children's gingerbread house activities.


Sourced and ordered museum education supplies

Line Cook

Four Winds Casino
03.2013 - 07.2014

Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate for quick-service dining in a fast-paced casino environment.

Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.


Collaborated with team members to maintain a clean and safe working environment, adhering to health and safety guidelines (both State and Tribal health inspection.)


Certified as a trainer for new hires, instructing and certifying them on company policy, standardized recipes, and health and safety procedures.


Received ACES High service award for exceptional performance in food safety and sanitation.

Line Cook

Wood Fire Trattoria
09.2012 - 02.2013

Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate often under restrictive circumstances.


Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.


Maintained wood burning oven.


Prepared food for staff events.

Museum Educator

The Museum at Southwestern Michigan College
09.2009 - 06.2012

Served as a liaison between the museum and local schools, fostering strong relationships that benefited both institutions.


Increased museum attendance by designing and promoting innovative educational events for diverse audiences, expanding on area's exceptional history in STEM pioneers and major historical events.


Coordinated volunteer and staff schedules for educational programs.


Lead programming for a variety of visitor ages and needs, including tribal Head Start and local civic groups.

Education

Master of Arts - Museum Studies

George Washington University
Washington, DC

Bachelor of Arts - Archaeology And Anthropology

Washington And Lee University
Lexington, VA

Associate of Science - Culinary Arts

McIntosh College
Dover, NH

Skills

  • Goal-oriented mindset
  • Product presentation
  • Brand promotion
  • Industry awareness
  • Wine history
  • Teamwork
  • Friendly and helpful
  • Customer service
  • Problem-solving
  • Customer assistance
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Interests

  • 2019 Jeopardy! champion, 2021 Jeopardy! Tournament of Champions first runner up, 2024 semi-finalist, inaugural Jeopardy! Invitational Tournament
  • Backpacking and Hiking
  • Sharing travel tips, recommendations, and insights with fellow enthusiasts
  • Historical Exploration
  • Writer with numerous paid publication credits in fiction, and a top three finisher in global writing competitions
  • Baking, horticulture, floriculture, and home arts including quilting, embroidery, and cross stitch
  • Volunteer for Cass County Fair Home Arts Building including visitor relations and fundraising promotion


Timeline

On-Premise Wine Sales Representative

Domaine Berrien Cellars
02.2019 - Current

Museum Educator

Michigan's Heritage Park at Hilt's Landing
05.2015 - 10.2018

Museum Educator

North Berrien Historical Museum
08.2014 - 12.2015

Line Cook

Four Winds Casino
03.2013 - 07.2014

Line Cook

Wood Fire Trattoria
09.2012 - 02.2013

Museum Educator

The Museum at Southwestern Michigan College
09.2009 - 06.2012

Master of Arts - Museum Studies

George Washington University

Bachelor of Arts - Archaeology And Anthropology

Washington And Lee University

Associate of Science - Culinary Arts

McIntosh College
Jennifer Quail