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The BMW Foundation brings together leaders from across communities, cultures and countries to drive Social Innovation, promote Global Dialogue, and encourage Responsible Leadership. We are convinced that our approach breaks down barriers between politics, business and civil society and allows society to benefit from the creativity and diversity that result from cross-sector collaboration.

Toronto, Ontario

Founded Canada's first certified B Corporation caterer, focusing on premium standards with a foundation of strong environmental and social responsibility. Recipient of numerous awards based on community support and partnerships, including "Best for the World Overall 2017-2019" (top 10% of B Corps), "Community Hero 2015" - Toronto Police Services, Wine Country Ontario (All-VQA wine list), "Breakthrough Partner 2016" (George Brown College) and "Community Partnership Award" (Centre for Hospitality and Culinary Arts).

Toronto, Ontario

Taught theory and practical courses to full-time students in the Culinary Management program.

Toronto, Ontario

Designed and opened retail food store and garden centre ("Evergreen Garden Market"). Responsible for concept development, staff training and implementation of all financial and procedural systems.

Aurora, Ontario

Supported and executed development of 160 seat restaurant, 2,700 sq. ft. gourmet food store and high-end catering company. Acting as executive chef and store manager, hired staff, procured retail products, provided photography and technical support.

Toronto, Ontario

Photography for p.r., advertising, website and print application for a variety of clients. Images featured in the Toronto Star, The Globe and Mail, The National Post, Chocolat, Asian Gourmet, Metro, Edible Toronto and City Bites.

Toronto, Ontario

Reworked product line and packaging for prepared foods and wholesale operations. Grew retail sales 40%. Streamlined financial reporting and production systems, developed retail packaging including photography.

Toronto, Ontario

Established Summerhill Market as Toronto's leader in fresh prepared foods. Provided customer relations, website development, product sourcing and catering services for progressive independent food store. Developed kitchen operation from a staff of 5 to 60, based on proportionate increase in sales.

Toronto, Ontario

Working with a staff of 100 unionized and management employees, managed the kitchen operations of Canada's largest hotel. Opened Bb33 bistro+brasserie with Canadian Cuisine concept.

Toronto, Canada Area

Established uniform corporate accounting procedures; developed and implemented purchasing protocol for all properties; oversaw catering operations for offsite parties of up to 4,000 people; played a key role in marketing and public relations for restaurants, night clubs and catering operations.

Toronto, Canada Area

Toronto, Canada Area

Opened 250 seat restaurant to critical acclaim.

Toronto, Canada Area

Toronto, Canada Area

Managed high volume kitchen, serving up to 2,000 meals per day; co-ordinated group sales and special events; defined standards for Hard Rock Cafe Canada including franchise manual, recipe, labour and product specifications.

Toronto, Canada Area

Oversaw Winston's restaurant and offsite catering services.

Toronto, Canada Area

Rationalized hotel and restaurant operations; developed recipes and menus to nutritional standards; conceived and implemented marketing strategies; implemented computerized costing and inventory controls.

King City, Ontario

Established kitchen for 120 room spa resort; developed original low fat "enlightened" cuisine; created consumer recipes to Canadian publication standards.

Toronto, Canada Area

Opened 240 seat contemporary restaurant; conceived and executed "Country Cuisine".