Jenny Stanley

Experience

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  Catalina Island Camps

  Jun 2008 - Aug 2010

  Cabin Counselor

  Supervised groups of campers at a variety of different activities, both physical and mental. Monitored and maintained group interaction. Conducted individual and group conflict resolution. Helped lead camp-wide hikes, campfires, and other such activities. Developed communication skills.

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  Catalina Island Camps

  Jun 2011 - Aug 2011

  Skin Diver

  Led groups of campers skin diving, kayaking, and stand up paddle boarding. Taught about the different local shallow water environments and the principles of conservation. Worked with groups of all ages which allowed for further development of group management and audience recognition.

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  SCI Consulting

  Nov 2011 - Jan 2012

  Area Analyst
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  Catalina Island Camps

  Jun 2012 - Aug 2012

  CILT Cabin Counselor

  Led the Campers in Leadership Training program by teaching 15 and 16-year-old campers leadership skills, facilitating a First Aid certification course, and taking the two groups on three-day hikes across Catalina Island. Continued to improve group management skills as well as teaching and listening skills.

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  Il Fiorello Olive Oil Company

  Jun 2013 - Aug 2014

  IT Manager

  Conducted tastings onsite, at farmers markets, and at local events. Tastings included in-depth olive oil flights along with wine and food pairings. Managed the tasting room and retail room. Managed inventory. Developed and executed communication strategies through social media. Updated and maintained company website and webstore.

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  Bittersweet Cafe

  Jun 2015 - Mar 2016

  Pastry Chef

  Kept track of kitchen inventory. Organized and placed supply orders. Set menus and baking schedules to match weekly customer trends.

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  Connolly Ranch

  Jun 2016 - Aug 2016

  Education Specialist
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  Sonoma Harvest

  Nov 2016 - Apr 2017

  Tasting Room Manager
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  Round Pond Estate

  Apr 2017 - Jan 2019

  Trained, educated, and motivated staff to properly taste and use olive oil and wine vinegars. Participated in hiring and scheduling staff. Managed inventory counts and movement of all oil, wine, and merchandise through both the olive mill and winery tasting rooms. Built and fostered relationships with local tasting rooms and restaurants. Led tours through the olive trees and Pieralisi mill. Educated guests in the standards, history, and uses of olive oil; historical and modern milling practices; and biodynamic farming. 2017 top seller of olive oilLed tours through the olive trees and Pieralisi mill

  • Olive Mill Assistant Manager

    Jun 2018 - Jan 2019

  • Wine & Olive Oil Educator

    Apr 2017 - Jan 2019
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  Wooden Valley Winery

  Jan 2019 - Aug 2021

  Tasting Room Associate - Lead

  Educated guests on Wooden Valley wines, the company history, and the family mentality through tasting experiences tailored to the guests’ knowledge base and preferences. Led daily tasks such as restocking, managing the register, and pouring wine. Empowered staff in any situation that required extra training, leadership, or a second opinion.

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  SUISUN VALLEY VINTNERS AND GROWERS ASSOCIATION

  Apr 2019 - Apr 2020

  Marketing Coordinator

  Facilitated monthly marketing meetings to ensure all members had a say in the direction of the association. Coordinated and spearheaded the running of the three annual fundraising events by organizing participating venues, updating marketing material, managing RSVP’s, etc. Helped map out future strategies to attract new members, bring in more foot traffic, and better serve the local community. Managed all written communication with association members, to include monthly newsletters, printed event invitations, and individual email assistance. Assisted association board members by providing researched marketing trends. Show less

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  James Thomas Media LLC.

  May 2019 - Feb 2023

  Chief of Staff

  Delegated, empowered and motivated others to accomplish company day-to-day operations. Guided the company in long term goal setting and strategic planning. Led and coordinated the development and execution of all projects to meet both the client’s expectations and staff workflow. Mapped out long term marketing campaigns with tailored multi media use based on the client’s needs and expectations. Supported staff in content creation: webpage building, print media, social media graphics.