Jefferson Davis

Jefferson Davis

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Teacher/Freelance Wine Writer

  • Education

    • University of Toronto - Ontario Institute for Studies in Education

      2007 - 2008
      Bachelor of Education (BEd) Primary/Junior

      BA

    • Western University

      1982 - 1988
      Bachelor's degree/ Master's Degree Geography/ History

      BA GeographyHonours Certificate HistoryMA History

    • Wine & Spirit Education Trust

      1999 - 2000
      Diploma in Wine & Spirits

      Diploma Wine & Spirits

  • Experience

    • Hockey Hall of Fame

      May 1991 - Aug 1998
      Archivist

      Writing responsibilities:- historical articles for publication-contemporary hockey articles for publication and display purposes-concise text to accompany exhibitryResearch responsibilities-research the history of artifact donations-factual research/liaison with media and professional hockey organizations-research to enhance hockey displays in the exhibit hall or for travelling displays

    • Self Employed

      Sept 1998 - Aug 2008
      Freelance Writer

      Author:Talkin' Tuna: The Wit and Wisdom of Coach Bill Parcells, ECW Press, 1999Your Toronto Blue Jays 25th Anniversary Collection, ECW Press, 2001Co-Author with Andrew PodnieksHello Hockey Fans From Coast To Coast, ECW Press, 1999The Three Stars and Other Selections, ECW Press, 2000

    • Wine & Spirit Education Trust-Independent Wine Education Guild

      Sept 1999 - Apr 2003
      Instructor

      -plan and deliver lessons and tastings for specific themes classes (i.e Bordeaux and Southwest France)

    • Wine Access Magazine

      Dec 2001 - Dec 2009
      Managing Editor/Contributing Writer/Member Tasting Panel/Judge

      Judge-Canadian Wine Awards 2003, 2004, 2005 -Toronto Wine & Cheese Show Best of Show Awards 2006 -International Value Wine Awards 2007

    • Toronto District School Board

      Sept 2008 - now
      Teacher

      Currently teaching grade 4/5 at McMurrich Jr. PS.

    • Jefferson On Wine

      Jan 2016 - now
      Freelance Blogger

      Currently launching my first wine blog.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Diploma in Wine & Spirits

      WSET — Wine & Spirit Education Trust