This document provides a summary of Jennifer Pereira's qualifications and experience. She has over 25 years of experience in the food and beverage industries, including positions in education, consulting, and management. She holds multiple certifications in brewing, wine, spirits, and food safety. Currently, she is an Associate Professor at Johnson & Wales University where she develops courses and programs related to brewing.

1. JENNIFER D. PEREIRA
Johnson and Wales University
333 Shipyard Street
Providence, RI 02905
Office (401)-598-2845
jpereira@jwu.edu
Craftagious Consulting
33 Tulip Avenue
Somerset, MA 02726
508-287-4228
jdtpereira@comcast.net
Award-winning brewer, educator and author, with over 25 years of experience in the food and
beverage industries, including all levels of training and education for public and industry.
Professional, passionate, creative expert in craft beer and brewing, fine wines and spirits,
mixology, culinary arts and food pairing, menu and facilities design, and food and beverage and
event management.
Education
Master’s Degree in Business, Organizational Leadership,
Johnson and Wales University, Providence, RI
Bachelor’s Degree, Service and Management,
New England Culinary Institute, Montpellier, VT
Associate’s Degree Studies, Liberal Arts and Sciences,
Bard College at Simon’s Rock, Great Barrington, MA
2011
1996
1987-1990
Professional Certifications and Studies
Diploma in Brewing, Institute of Brewing and Distilling, Edinburgh and
London, UK Associate Beer Steward, Master Brewers Association of the
Americas
Certified Cicerone, Cicerone Certification Program, www.cicerone.org
National Beer Judge, Beer Judge Certification Program (BJCP), St. Louis
Park, MN
Certified Beer Judge, Beer Judge Certification Program (BJCP), St. Louis
Park, MN
Recognized Beer Judge, Beer Judge Certification Program (BJCP), St. Louis
Park, MN
Certified Beer Server, Cicerone Program, Chicago, IL
ServSafe Alcohol Instructor, National Restaurant Association, Washington,
DC
Certified Wine Educator, Society of Wine Educators, Washington, DC
Certified Specialist of Wine, Society of Wine Educators, Washington, DC
Certified Food Safety Manager, Rhode Island Office of Food Safety
Professional Certificate in Spirits, Wine and Spirit Education Trust, London,
UK, ServSafe Food Safety Instructor, National Restaurant Association,
Washington, DC
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2. Spirits Education Trust, London, UK TiPS Responsible Alcohol Service
Trainer, Health Communications, Arlington, VA
Diploma in Wine and Spirits, Wine and Spirits Education Trust (WSET),
London, UK
Present
2016
2015
2014
2012
2012
2010
2009
2008
2007
2006
2006
2005
2003
2002
2002
Current Position
Associate Professor, Beverage and Dining Service 2013-Present
College of Culinary Arts, Johnson and Wales University, Providence, RI
Lead Beer Educator for the Johnson and Wales University System
Course and Program Development relatedto Brewing Science and Beer Service
Promoting University Relationships within the Brewing Industry

3. Academic Appointments
Associate Instructor, Beverage and Dining Service
College of Culinary Arts, Johnson and Wales University, Providence,
RI
Instructor, Beverage and Dining Service
College of Culinary Arts, Johnson and Wales University, Providence, RI
2009-2012
2004-2009
Academic and Educational Activities
JbreW Club, Student Organization (Founder, Faculty Adviser) 2004-
Present
Johnson & Wales University Brewing Team (Founder, Coach) 2015-
Present
BJCP Beer Judging and Written Exam Administrator and Grader 2016-
Present
CUL4XXX – Culture and Cuisine of Traditional European Beers, Study Abroad In
Development
CUL3XXX – Mastering Meads and Honey In
Development
CUL3XXX = Exploring Ciders and Fruit Wines In
Development
Certificate Program in Professional Craft Brewing (Developer, Instructor) 2016-Present
Craft Brewing Minor/Specialization, (Developer, Instructor) 2016-Present
CUL4417 – Applied American Craft Brewing (Developer, Lecturer) 2016-Present
CUL4460 - Advanced Brewing Theory and Analysis (Developer, Instructor) 2016-Present
CUL4416 - British Practical Brewing, Study Abroad (Developer, Faculty Lead) 2014-
Present
CUL4080 – Beer Sommelier (Developer, Instructor) 2014-Present
CUL3092 – Brewing Arts, (Developer, Instructor) 2010-Present
FSM 4070 - Business of Licensed Alcoholic Beverages, (Developer, Instructor) 2011-
Present
CUL4030 – Old World Wines and Spirits (Developer, Instructor) 2006-2010
CUL4020 – New World Wines and Spirits (Developer, Instructor) 2006-2010
CUL1365 – Exploring Beverages (Instructor) 2004-Present
WSET Advanced Certificate in Wine and Spirits (Instructor, Proctor) 2003-2010
WSET Intermediate Certificate in Wine and Spirits (Instructor, Proctor) 2003-
2010
Industry Memberships and Affiliations

4. Institute of Brewing and Distilling
Master Brewers Association of the Americas, Educational
Committee Member
Brewers Association / American Homebrewers Association
Cicerone Program, Exam Administrator and Proctor
Beer Judge Certification Program
Pink Boots Society – international organization of
professional women brewers
Women Chefs and Restaurateurs
Wine and Spirits Education Trust
Society of Wine Educators
American Wine
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American Cheese
Society

5. Judging Experience
Great International Beer Festival Beer and Cider Competition,
RI
Samuel Adams Longshot Homebrew Competition, MA
Boston Homebrew Competition, MA
Southern New England Homebrew Competition, CT
New England Regional Homebrew Competition, NH
Merrimack Valley Homebrew Competition. MA
South Shore Brew-Off, MA
Ocean State Homebrew Competition, RI (Founder, Organizer)
Knickerbocker Battle of the Brews, NY
Finger Lakes International Wine Competition, NY
Eastern States Exposition Wine Competition, MA
VIBE Magazine, VISTA awards for Beverage Program
Excellence
RI Skills USA, Restaurant Service Competition, RI
2010-2016
2013-2016
2010-2015
2010-2016
2011-
2016
2014-
2016
2010-
2016
2011-
2017
2016-
2017
2013-
2017
2031-
2017
2004-
2016
2004-
2014
Brewing Honors and Awards
Finalist, Samuel Adams Longshot Competition (1 of 8 Nationwide) 2016
1st
and 3rd
Best of Show, Fitchburg Order of Alemakers, MA 2016
1st
Place Historical, 1st
Place Specialty, Fitchburg Order of Alemakers, MA 2016
1st
Place Specialty Mead, Mead Free or Die (Commercial & Homebrew), NH 2016
1st
Place, Specialty Mead, Ocean State HomebrewCompetition, RI 2016
1st
Place, Smoked Beer, Ocean State Homebrew Competition, RI 2016
1st
Place, Spiced Beer, Ocean State Homebrew Competition, RI 2016
1st
Place, Spiced Mead, Ocean State Homebrew Competition, RI 2016
2nd
Place, Spiced Mead, New England Regional HomebrewCompetition, NH 2016
Best of Show Mead, FOAM Cup, Oklahoma 2015
1st Place Metheglin, FOAM Cup, Oklahoma 2015
1st, 2nd and 3rd place Meads, Knickerbocker Battle of the Brews, NY 2015
2nd Place, Mead, New England Regional HomebrewCompetition, NH 2015
2nd Place, English Brown Ale, Ocean State Homebrew Competition, RI 2015
3rd Place, Belgian Strong Ale, Ocean State Homebrew Competition, RI 2015
2nd Place, English Pale Ale, Ocean State Homebrew Competition, RI 2014
5th Best of Show, Ocean State Homebrew Competition, RI 2013
1st Place, Sour Ales, Ocean State Homebrew Competition, RI 2013
1st Place, Stouts, Ocean State Homebrew Competition, RI 2013
1st Place, Ales, South Coast Homebrew Competition, MA 2013

6. 2nd Place, Spiced Ales, Ocean State Homebrew Competition, RI 2012
2nd Place, Traditional Ciders, Ocean State Homebrew Competition, RI 2012
3rd Place, English Brown Ales, Ocean State Homebrew Competition, RI 2012
3rd Place, Dark Lagers, Ocean State Homebrew Competition, RI 2011

7. Academic Honors and Awards
Outstanding Service Award
Distinguished Scholarship Award
University Service Award, JWU
Outstanding Service Award
University Service Award, JWU
Department Service Award, Beverage and Dining Services, JWU
First Year Teacher Award, JWU
2016
2015
2014
2013
2012
2006
2005
Professional Publications and Presentations
Beer and Chocolate Pairing Seminar, JWU Alumni Weekend, with Guittard Chocolates
2016
Brewing Brewers: Beer in College Is Not What You Think, The American Homebrewers
2015 Association Members Magazine (Author)
Beer by the Numbers, Rhode Island Beverage Journal (Author)
2015
Service and the Art of Hospitality (Author, Beer Chapter)
2014
Beer Education in Rhode Island, Providence Business Journal (Interviewee)
2014
Beer and Cheese Pairing Seminar, American Culinary Federation National Conference
2014
Selecting Great Beers for the Holidays, WPRV Radio (Interviewee)
2013
Beer and Food Panel Presentation, Women Chefs and Restaurateurs National Conference
2013
Beer and Food Pairing Seminar, American Culinary Federation, Regional Meeting
2013
Service and the Art of Hospitality, (Author/Editor, Beer Chapter)
2009
The DaVini Code, Cheers Magazine National Conference
2007
The DaVini Code, New York Wine Expo (Presenter) 2007
The DaVini Code, American Wine Society National Conference (Presenter) 2006
Napa in the Berkshires, Berkshire Living Magazine (Interviewee)
2004
Other Professional Experience

8. Proprietor/Consultant/Educator
Craftagious Consulting – Beverage Success, Somerset,
MA
Proprietor/Educator
Grape Ideas Wine Education and Consulting, Somerset, MA
2015-
Present
2002-2010
Fine Wines Manager
Globe Liquors of Taunton, Taunton, MA
1999-2004
Events Planner/Office Manager
1998-1999
Bittersweet Farm Restaurant and Tavern, Westport, MA
Retail Store Manager 1996-1999
Westport Rivers Vineyard and Winery, Westport, MA