management & leadership
restaurant SALES & SERVICE
MULTI-VENUE HOSPITALITY OPERATIONS
education
PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT
Hospitality technology
I am a lifelong hospitality professional with experience working for some of the most successful chefs, restaurateurs and corporations in the Untied States. I have experience managing and developing beverage programs, leading large teams across different styles of F & B venues and developing training programs for hospitality employees. While my education and experience are important, it is my ability to iterate and execute solutions that set me apart.
I have a solid understanding of Microsoft Excel, with focus on formulas, lookup functions and pivot tables. I am currently furthering my business analysis acumen with this program.
I have a solid understanding of Profit & Loss analysis, specifically in the realm of Hospitality Management.
org.dev
I have been developing my skills in positions of leadership for my entire career, having worked in large organizations where change can be a difficult task to execute.
Over a decade of hospitality management experience.
Over a decade of fine dining wine management experience.
food & beverage certifications, college degrees and a lifelong pursuit of learning.
I developed my first web-based education program 10 years ago.
The culmination of my education and tech acumen is somm.site, a complete education resource for hospitality professionals.
tech.dev
There are two solutions for the future of hospitality: employee development and the ability to iterate technical solutions to reduce cost.
sommelier
Over 10 years experience as a wine program manager. Advanced Sommelier certificate from CMS, having passed the theory and service portions of the MS exam in 2017.
manager
Over 10 years experience as a hospitality manager. Leadership positions held at multiple fortune 500 hospitality organizations, as well as stand-alone food & beverage operations.
educator
Over 10 years experience developing food & beverage professionals certified sommeliers & hospitality professionals.