Daniel Phillipow
St. Catharines,ON
Summary
Dynamic professional with extensive experience in wineries, specializing in retail and small-scale operations, fostering team collaboration and effective communication. Open and positive communicator with calm and level-headed approach to managing routine needs and meeting special challenges.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Wine Shop Associate
Southbrook Winery
Niagara-on-the-Lake, Canada
02.2024 - Current
- Assisted customers with product selection and wine tasting experiences.
- Educated guests about wine varieties, production methods, and pairings.
- Collaborated with team members to enhance customer service quality.
- Assisted in training new staff on store policies and procedures.
Teaching Assistant/Lab Demonstrator
Brock University
St. Catharines, ON
09.2023 - 04.2025
- Provided support to students during labs and hands-on learning activities.
- Organized instructional materials and resources for effective teaching sessions.
- Monitored student progress and offered guidance on academic challenges faced.
- Maintained a safe environment for all students while adhering to school policies and procedures.
Tasting Room Associate
Big Head Wines
Niagara-on-the-Lake, Canada
08.2023 - 12.2023
- Maintained thorough knowledge of wine and wine production processes.
- Communicated with incoming guests to offer assistance and friendly service.
- Provided tasting samples in alignment with winery standards.
- Organized wine tastings for guests, including set up, pouring wines, providing food pairings and cleaning up afterwards.
Research Assistant
Brock University
St. Catharines, Canada
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Supported data acquisition and evaluation for sensory studies pertaining to red wine research.
- Coordinated participant recruitment and scheduling for studies.
- Organized and maintained research databases for easy access.
- Prepared research materials and documentation for experiments.
Retail Sales Associate/Tour Guide
Pillitteri Estates Winery
Niagara-on-the-Lake, Canada
10.2022 - 08.2023
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of each station at all times.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
Community Mentor
Kenora Chiefs Advisory
Kenora, Canada
02.2022 - 08.2022
- Collaborated with local organizations to enhance community resources and services.
- Coordinated events that fostered community involvement and cultural celebrations.
- Assisted in creating mentorship programs for at-risk youth in the region.
- Engaged with community members to identify needs and address concerns effectively.
Education
Master of Science - Biological Sciences
Brock University
St. Catharines, ON, Canada12-2025
Certificate - Grape and Wine Technology
Brock University
St. Catharines, ON, Canada08-2023
BSc - Biology
University of British Columbia Okanagan
Kelowna, BC, Canada06-2020
Skills
- Team collaboration
- Data analysis
- Effective communication
- Reliability and punctuality
- Quality assurance
- Laboratory techniques
- Sensory evaluation
- Safety protocols adherence
Volunteering
- 2025, Ontario Craft Wine Conference, Biological Sciences Day, Scientifically Yours, Expert's Tasting,
- 2024, FMS Undergraduate Research Symposium; Poster Judge, Biological Sciences Day; Assistant Demonstrator, Ontario Craft Wine Conference, Expert’s Tasting, STEAM Conference, International Cool Climate Chardonnay Celebration (i4C), Niagara Grape & Wine Festival, Brock Tower Takeover; CCOVI Booth
- 2023, Ontario Craft Wine Conference, Biological Sciences Day; Assistant Demonstrator, Brock Tower Takeover; CCOVI Booth, Expert’s Tasting, International Cool Climate Chardonnay Celebration (i4C)
Academic Distinctions And Awards
- 2025, American Society of Enology and Viticulture - Eastern Section Scholarship, American Society of Enology and Viticulture National Scholarship
- 2024, Cuvee Graduate Student Award, Ontario Fruit and Vegetable Convention Student Poster Competition – 2nd Place, Certificate of Congratulations - Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, ASEV-ES Best Oral Presentation – Enology, Brock FMS GRaD Conference – Best Oral Presentation (2nd Place), W.D Hatch Memorial Postgraduate Scholarship, OEVI Alumni Graduate Award, Donald Ziraldo and Laura McCain CCOVI Director’s Award
- 2023, Alumni CCOVI Scholarship, W.D. Hatch Memorial Postgraduate Scholarship, Golden Key International Honour Society Certificate
Timeline
Wine Shop Associate
Southbrook Winery
02.2024 - Current
Teaching Assistant/Lab Demonstrator
Brock University
09.2023 - 04.2025
Tasting Room Associate
Big Head Wines
08.2023 - 12.2023
Research Assistant
Brock University
05.2023 - 08.2023
Retail Sales Associate/Tour Guide
Pillitteri Estates Winery
10.2022 - 08.2023
Community Mentor
Kenora Chiefs Advisory
02.2022 - 08.2022
Master of Science - Biological Sciences
Brock University
Certificate - Grape and Wine Technology
Brock University
BSc - Biology
University of British Columbia Okanagan
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