Jeana Schiffres is currently enrolled in JMU's Hospitality Management program where she aims to gain the skills and experience needed for a successful career in the hospitality industry. She has worked in several roles in the food and beverage industry including as a server, bartender, and event coordinator. Her experience includes internships at two vineyards where she assists with tastings, tours, and weddings.

1. JEANA SCHIFFRES
1220 Devon Lane • Harrisonburg, Virginia 22801
703.635-0845 • schiffjm@dukes.jmu.edu
Hospitality Management
Currently enrolled in JMU’s Hospitality Management Program where a quality education will integrate theory,
practice and personal growth for a successful career in the hospitality industry where I can make a difference.
The program mission is to develop hospitality leaders through sound theoretical course work, innovative learning
activities, mentoring opportunities, exposure to premier hospitality organizations and interaction with dynamic
industry professionals. Together with alumni, students, parents and friends of the program, JMU-HM will be
recognized as the preferred provider for hospitality graduates.
EXPERIENCE
James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA • Present
Program of Hospitality Management
Pippin Hill Farm and Vineyard, North Garden, VA • Beginning Spring 2016
 Sales and Event Intern
 Work with sales staff during the beginning of process
o Tours of the property
o Price information
o Give information on what is included in their price range
o Contract
 Gain knowledge on the grape varietals on the property
 Work with the event staff during the day of the wedding
 Day of coordination
 Event server
Grace Estate Winery, Crozet, VA • May 2015 – Present
 Gain knowledge on the grape varietals on the property
 Gain knowledge in wine making styles
 Gain knowledge on our wine maker and her/his style of wine making
 Pour tastings
 Inventory(bonded and retail)
 Menu Pricing
 Guide wedding tours to potential wedding venue clients
 Wedding tour tastings/Wedding case sales
 Day of event coordinating help
o Assists events coordinator throughout the preparation and execution of the ceremony and
reception if needed, otherwise oversees event
Stone Mountain Vineyard, Dyke, VA • September 2015 – Present
 Gain knowledge on the grape varietals on the property
 Gain knowledge in wine making styles
 Gain knowledge on our wine maker and her/his style of wine making
 Pour tastings
James Madison Special Events - JMU Special Events Catering, Harrisonburg, Virginia • January 2015 –
May 2015

2.  Assisted seniors in the Hospitality Department in preparing and executing a themed dinner/brunch
 Worked for Special Events Catering Services on JMU’s campus
 Gained knowledge in greeting and communicating with guests
 Improved awareness in food preparation
 Assisted in the process of planning and executing events
James Madison University Dining Services – Aramark - JMU Dinning Services, Harrisonburg, Virginia •
January 2015 – May 2015
 Prepare and serve food
 Circulate through the varying dining locations offered on campus in various roles
 Shadowing senior staff to better understand operations (Salad Bar, Skillet, Pizza and Pasta, Grill and
Crapes)
Vito’s Italian Kitchen, Harrisonburg, VA • January 2014 – May 2015
 Server and supporting roles as hostess, bar tender, take-out, bus girl
JEANA SCHIFFRES • Page 2 • schiffjm@dukes.jmu.edu
 Knowledgeable on domestic and important wines, domestic, imported beer and micro-breweries
 Skilled at pairing Italian food with wine
Virtue Feed and Grain, Alexandria, Virginia • November 2011 – August 2012, May 12th, 2013 – August
15th, 2013
 Hostess
 Server
 Ran food
 Ran drinks
 Cocktail waitress
Primo Family Restaurant, Alexandria, VA • February 2011 – November 2011
 Oversaw and ran the take-out department
 Handled walk-ins and telephone orders for carry out
 Communicated with the Chef and kitchen staff to coordinate orders
 Responsible for closing and cashing out
Certifications:
 TiPS Certified - Training for Intervention Procedures
 ServSafe Certified – Food Handler, Manager and Responsibilities
 CPR Certified – Red Cross
Education:
James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA • Presently enrolled
 Bachelor’s Degree “Program of Hospitality Management” (December 2016)
 Minor in the College of Business
Blue Ridge Community College, Weyers Cave, VA • 2012-2014

3.  Associates Degree in General Studies
West Potomac High School, Alexandria VA
 Advanced Diploma • 2008-2012
COMPUTER EXPERIENCE
Microsoft programs: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access
Adobe Programs: Photoshop, InDeisgn, Bridge