Chuck Jackson, Jr.

Current

Procurement & Education Director at The Mahogany Tasters
Civil/Real Estate Division, Summons Processing Dept. Supervisor at 36th District Court
Account Executive at Liquor Group, LLC.

COO at Modeling Success Developmental Youth Home
Co-Owner at Verondee/Domaine Detroit Productions
Founder at Domaine Detroit Wine Festival (Sole Proprietorship)

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Past

Civil/Real Estate Division, Docket Dept. Supervisor at 36th District Court
Chairman, Fundraising Committee at Kabaz Cultural Center
Vice-Chairperson at Kabaz Cultural Center

Former Vice President, President & Procurement Director at The Mahogany Tasters
Former Vice President at African American Wine Tasting Society (AAWTS) Detroit Chapter
Judicial Clerk at 36th District Court
Guest Services Associate at Residence Inn By Marriott

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Education

William Mitchell College of Law
DePauw University

Recommended

15 people have recommended Chuck

Connections

344 connections

Industry

Wine and Spirits

Websites

My Website

Chuck Jackson, Jr.’s Summary

My formal training is in the law, but my loves are wine and mentoring youth. Utilizing my legal background, over the last three (3) years, I have been able to create or assist in the creation of ventures that impact what I love. First, Domaine Detroit Wine Festival (Domaine Detroit) was created to pursue my goal of establishing an annual wine festival in Detroit, Michigan.

Second, Domaine Detroit has morphed and evolved into Verondee/Domaine Detroit Productions (Verondee/Domaine Detroit), which is a Joint Venture with the Verondee Consulting Company, an event planning enterprise. Verondee/Domaine Detroit organizes wine and spirit tasting events in the Metro Detroit market. We also organize winery and distillery tours for groups and individuals.

Third, my wife Marie envisioned the Modeling Success Youth Facility (Modeling Success). This non- profit venture is still in the developmental stage. I was appointed to the Board of Directors of her 501 c 3 organization.

Fourth, to prepare myself for the rigors of managing a non-profit, I accepted a Director position on the Kabaz Cultural Center's (Kabaz) Board of Directors. Since my appointment, I was elected Vice-Chairperson. Both Modeling Success and Kabaz offer me the opportunity to impact the lives of young people.

Lastly, my goals can be found in the following quote:

Entrepreneurs are simply those who understand that there is little difference
between obstacle and opportunity and are able to turn both to their advantage.

Niccolo Machiavelli

Chuck Jackson, Jr.’s Specialties:

I specialize in passing on knowledge to others via formal and informal tasting events. To me, wine and spirit education involves discovering what each individual likes or loves about that beverage. Wine/Spirit Education should not be limited to discussions on terroir and the right stemware for the right wine/spirit. While providing knowledge, I am able to expose brands that have not been shown to the demographic that I represent. I want my patrons to drink what they like.

Chuck Jackson, Jr.’s Experience

Procurement & Education Director

The Mahogany Tasters

(Wine and Spirits industry)

2006 — Present (3 years)

I procure wine and research venue options for the Mahogany Tasters. Also, I oversee the education segments of our events.
Civil/Real Estate Division, Summons Processing Dept. Supervisor

36th District Court

(Government Agency; 201-500 employees; Judiciary industry)

December 2006 — Present (2 years 8 months)
Account Executive

Liquor Group, LLC.

(Privately Held; 51-200 employees; Food & Beverages industry)

October 2006 — Present (2 years 10 months)

One on one contacts with Bars, Restaurants, Hotels and liquor stores to sale and market Liquor Group, LLC's product line.
COO

Modeling Success Developmental Youth Home

(Non-Profit; 1-10 employees; Individual & Family Services industry)

September 2006 — Present (2 years 11 months)

I interact with media and the community at large; for the Modeling Success Developmental Youth Home.
Co-Owner

Verondee/Domaine Detroit Productions

(Partnership; 1-10 employees; Food & Beverages industry)

June 2005 — Present (4 years 2 months)
Founder
Domaine Detroit Wine Festival (Sole Proprietorship)

(Sole Proprietorship; Myself Only; Wine and Spirits industry)

April 2002 — Present (7 years 4 months)
Civil/Real Estate Division, Docket Dept. Supervisor

36th District Court

(Government Agency; 201-500 employees; Judiciary industry)

January 2003 — December 2006 (4 years)

Supervise twelve (12) staff members who process Civil Pleadings which include:

Appeals
Changes of Venue
Case Evaluation
Abstracts
Administative Closing due to Bankruptcy
Default Judgments
Consent Judgments
Claim & Delivery (Monetary Judgments)
Failure To Disclose Judgments
Chairman, Fundraising Committee

Kabaz Cultural Center

(Non-Profit; 11-50 employees; Non-Profit Organization Management industry)

September 2006 — November 2006 (3 months)

Preside over Fundraising Committee meetings and report to the Board of Directors.
Vice-Chairperson

Kabaz Cultural Center

(Non-Profit; 11-50 employees; Non-Profit Organization Management industry)

March 2006 — November 2006 (9 months)

The Vice-Chairperson of the Kabaz Cultural Center's Board of Directors presides over Board Meetings in the absence of the Chairperson, chairs the committee of their choice and other duties as assigned by the Chairperson. Currently, I preside over the Fundraising Committee.
Former Vice President, President & Procurement Director

The Mahogany Tasters

(Non-Profit; 1-10 employees; Wine and Spirits industry)

April 2004 — May 2005 (1 year 2 months)

Procured wine for events, selected venues, set agendas for Board meetings, created tentative schedule of events for 2005, negotiated vendor discounts for members and other duties as needed.
Former Vice President

African American Wine Tasting Society (AAWTS) Detroit Chapter

(Non-Profit; 1-10 employees; Wine and Spirits industry)

January 2004 — March 2004 (3 months)
Judicial Clerk

36th District Court

(Government Agency; 201-500 employees; Judiciary industry)

November 1991 — December 2002 (11 years 2 months)

Processed court documents.
Guest Services Associate

Residence Inn By Marriott

(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; MAR; Hospitality industry)

August 1998 — December 2002 (4 years 5 months)

Registered guests into hotel, checked out guests upon departure, made reservations, performed night audit when needed, assisted housekeeping when needed, sorted guest mail, made appropriate monetary transactions as it relates to cash, check or credit cards and all other assigned duties. Also, covered front desk duties at nearby Courtyard By Marriott or Full Service Marriott as requested.

Chuck Jackson, Jr.’s Education

William Mitchell College of Law

J.D. , Law , 1984 — 1989
DePauw University

B.A. , September 1980 — June 1984

Additional Information

Chuck Jackson, Jr.’s Websites:

My Website

Chuck Jackson, Jr.’s Groups:

Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc., Detroit Alumni Chapter (Fall 1996), 36th District Court Family, Crush Media & Creative Kat, The Mahogany Tasters, Detroit Black Expo, Connecting Black, Facebook, MySpace

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