James (Jamie) Drummond
109 Wodehouse Court, Kimberley,ON
Summary
Dynamic people person who is passionate about supporting local community. Detail-oriented individual with exceptional interpersonal and communication skills. Proven ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently in fast-paced environments. Recognized for taking a proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues, with focus on optimizing processes through effective project management and technical applications. Known for reliability and adaptability, and swift capacity to learn and apply new skills.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Freelance Writer/Copywriter/Editor/Columnist
Various publications and businesses
01.2005 - Current
Beaver Valley Destination Stewardship, Canada’s 100 Best, Chatelaine, Greybrook Magazine, Somm360, Wine Access, City Bites, Ricardo Cuisine, as well as myriad businesses and organizations. Much of this can be viewed at www.jamiedrummond.ca
Director/Editor
Good Food Revolution
12.2009 - 12.2024
- Planning, coordinating, and revising the content of Canada’s good food and wine news site, Good Food Revolution.
- Managing a pool of 20+ content creators
- Creating and publishing GFR's weekly newsletter
- Taking care of the requirements of the website's "Good Food Fighters" (read: invited sponsors)
- Creating and publishing both text and video content on a weekly basis
Wine Director/Head Sommelier
Jamie Kennedy Kitchens
03.2004 - 12.2010
Responsible for all selection, purchasing, inventory, and sales of wines, beers, and spirits for multiple Jamie Kennedy Kitchens locations
Wine Director/Sommelier
Granite Club
01.1998 - 08.2003
Responsible for all selection, purchasing, inventory and sales of wines, beers, and spirits for one of North America's largest private clubs
Education
Diploma in Wines & Spirits -
Glasgow School Of Food Technology
Glasgow, Scotland12-1997
Cultural Studies (BA) -
University Of East London
Barking, London, England05-1992
Skills
- Strong Communicator
- Excellence in Customer Service
- Advanced Research Skills
- Exceptional Computer Tech Support (Mac/PC)
- Project Management
- Content Creation
- Journalism
- Content Editing
- Audience Engagement
- Broadcast Media
- Website Copy
- Final Cut Pro Expertise
- Familiar with Integrated Library Management Systems and Relational Databases
- Cataloguing of Materials
- Staff Supervision
- Community Outreach
- Collaborative
Accomplishments
Fellowship of the Ontario Hostelry Institute Ontario Hostelry Institute July 2012
For contributions to the culinary, hospitality, and tourism industries, along with personal and professional industry achievements
Distinguished Alumni of University Of East London, 125th anniversary University Of East London July 2023
Timeline
Director/Editor
Good Food Revolution
12.2009 - 12.2024
Freelance Writer/Copywriter/Editor/Columnist
Various publications and businesses
01.2005 - Current
Wine Director/Head Sommelier
Jamie Kennedy Kitchens
03.2004 - 12.2010
Wine Director/Sommelier
Granite Club
01.1998 - 08.2003
Diploma in Wines & Spirits -
Glasgow School Of Food Technology
Cultural Studies (BA) -
University Of East London
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