Jaci Kajfas

Jaci Kajfas has extensive experience in the hospitality industry. Jaci started their career in 2006 as an Operations and Beverage Manager at Kaspars Special Events and Catering. From 2009 to 2012, they worked at Rays Boathouse and Cafe, starting as a Supervisor, Sommelier, and Server before transitioning to the role of Beverage and Dining Room Manager. In 2012, they became the Dining Room Manager and Sommelier at Volterra Restaurant, where they revitalized the training structure and improved sales. From 2013 to 2014, Jaci worked as the Beverage and Dining Room Manager at Rays Boathouse, Cafe, and Catering, supporting both management teams during a remodeling and rebranding process. Jaci then joined JStrecker Selections as a Wine Sales Representative, Operations Assistant, and Technical and Copy Writer from 2012 to 2017. In 2015, they became the Wine Shop Manager, Sommelier, and Copy Writer at Portalis Wine Shop, where they focused on driving retail sales, growing the wine club, and creating engaging marketing materials. Most recently, Jaci worked at Stonebridge Companies as the Area Director of Sales and Marketing from 2017 to 2023. In this role, they exceeded goals in group room sales, event sales, and LNR sales, and also played a key role in expanding catering event sales and reviving marketing materials.

Jaci Kajfas has an extensive education history. In 1993, they attended Skagit Valley Community College and obtained an AAUTC degree in Transfer. Jaci then went on to Seattle University from 1995 to 1999, where they earned a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration with a focus on Economics and Philosophy.

In 2010, Jaci pursued their interest in the field of sommelier and attended the International Sommelier Guild, where they obtained a Diploma in Sommelier in 2011. Jaci further enhanced their sommelier skills and achieved an Advanced Sommelier certification from the International Sommeliers Guild, although the specific month and year are not provided.

Aside from their formal education, Jaci has also obtained several certifications to enhance their skills and knowledge. In 2018, they earned the Marriott Access Edge Sales and Sales Coach certification from Marriott International. More recently, in 2021, they completed the Digital Marketing Foundations and Google Universal Analytics Essential Training courses, both offered by LinkedIn.

Additionally, Jaci has mentioned being certified as a SalesPro, but the specific details regarding when and where they obtained this certification are not provided.