Connecting Talent with Opportunity at Fenton Winery & Brewery

On April 1st, Fenton BSP, Roy, received an email from a fellow Fenton & Linden Chamber member looking for a work experience for his daughter, Morgan, while home from college for the summer.

Roy promptly connected with Morgan to understand her internship needs and aspirations. Although he wasn’t aware of any immediate openings in her field, he assured her that he would pass along her resume to potential employers.

On April 16th, Roy visited Ginny Sherrow, the owner of Fenton Winery and Brewery, for a routine check-in. During their conversation, Ginny mentioned that their Marketing Manager had recently left, leaving a significant void during a busy season. Recognizing an opportunity, Roy shared Morgan’s background and interest in a summer internship. Ginny was intrigued by Morgan’s qualifications and her previous restaurant experience, making her a promising candidate for the Marketing Internship. 

Roy sent Morgan’s resume to Ginny and by May 10th, both Morgan and her father reached out to Roy with exciting news: Morgan had interviewed with Ginny and was hired for the Marketing Internship at Fenton W&B for the summer!

“I found working with Roy Reynolds and GST Michigan Works! to be immensely helpful in my search for a summer internship. Roy connected me with Fenton Winery and Brewery, a business in my hometown that I hadn’t considered in my search. The Brand Ambassador Internship at FW&B has been a great learning experience and I feel it has prepared me to be a stronger candidate when I enter the workforce. The entire staff has been extremely welcoming and helpful, and I’m so glad I get to be a part of this community, even for just a summer. Beyond the initial connection, Roy and GST Michigan Works! have expressed continued interest in my career aspirations, further showing their dedication to helping me get where I want to go. I look forward to working with them more over the years. I can’t recommend GST Michigan Works! enough!”

-Morgan