Lead business development by identifying and signing best in class talent to host immersive travel experiences to destinations worldwide.

Modern Adventure handcrafts extraordinary journeys with extraordinary people. We partner with tastemakers across many disciplines, and with mission-driven companies who are doing remarkable things. We have the privilege of working with some of the world’s most inspired and inspiring brands and we are fiercely committed to delivering exceptional experiences on all seven continents.MO/AD has been recognized as a 2022 Brand that Matters by Fast Company, a 2022 Best in Business Honoree, a 2021 Food & Wine Game Changer, and the #8 Tour Operator in the World by Condé Nast Traveler. Additionally, the company has been named one of Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies and Best New Experiential Tour Operator by Sunset.

Specialist at creating unique collaborations and diverse partnerships resulting in innovative and immersive experiences.

Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, this position established a hospitality division to expand existing tentpole events with high-end culinary content and experiences. In charge of rebooting, re-imagining, and refreshing guests' experiences for one of the top five Botanical Gardens in the United States. Programing included workshops for kids and adults in design thinking, an innovation studio, and the first of its kind to partner with researchers and engineers at NASA to improve food production technologies for long duration space travel. Created, designed and produced new programming to optimize customer engagement and improve attendee experience. Secured sponsorships and partner activations by creating value with consumer insights and reinventing the way attendees engage and interact with the garden.

Taught continuing education class on all aspects of event planning and production. Topics included: project management, design, marketing & sales, leadership, negotiations, P&L performance, sponsorship, and on-site management.

A newly created position for the largest talent management company in the US, a global leader in sports, entertainment, and fashion operating in more than 30 countries. Launched company’s global culinary portfolio and drove the development of new events in North America, Australia, and Europe. Secured a multi-year contract with Tourism Western Australia and signed AUDI Australia as the title sponsor of The Margaret River Gourmet Escape, an extraordinary collection of culinary events across Western Australia’s most renowned regions including Perth, Rottnest Island, Swan Valley and the Margaret River Region. Engaged company’s talent division of award-winning tastemakers and chefs to curate exclusive one-of-a-kind experiences. Built a global network of chefs, sponsors, consultants, and vendors to form the nucleus of events worldwide. Developed new programming and content to extend the life of limited events to 12-month experiences and expand global awareness. Brought opportunities to company’s M&A division to assess potential investment in national and international live events resulting in acquisitions within company’s existing portfolio.

Helped create and staff the template of the sponsor management team. Produced large scale signature events, tastings, demos, and intimate dinners. Proactively managed and spearheaded the development processes for events end-to-end. Connected tastemakers and brands to help grow the multi day event into the largest and most highly regarded food and wine event in the United States.

Conceived opportunities and delivered innovative experiences for sponsor and partner activations.

Produced the multi-day Grand Opening celebration of the iconic resort including live broadcasts for CBS television. Provided management and oversight supervision in the design and construction of a multi-level climate controlled temporary facility. Liaised with the City of Miami related to final stages of construction. Created, designed, and managed all stages of events logistics including accommodations, private air transportation, food and beverage design and décor for discerning guests and clientele. During the months that followed, created bespoke experiences and produced exclusive private openings for Scarpetta, Gotham Steak and Hakkasan restaurants.

Culinary Producer for Season 3 of this Emmy award winning television series.

Hospitality and Operations Consultant for the NASDAQ - 100 Open Tennis Tournament (presently the MIAMI OPEN), hosting an average of 200,000 guests, 24 corporate sponsors comprised of various scenarios of services from VIP suites to concessions and exclusive restaurants. Coordinated the entire event process as well as overhauled and reanimated processes and systems creating cohesive working platforms still in existence today.

Top off-premise catering company in South Florida. Created and executed every aspect of the front facing operation for both national and high profile private and corporate events in Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties. Projects included: the NASDAQ 100 Open; multiple NFL Superbowls, Presidential Summits. Clients included Chanel, Louis Vuitton, Cartier, Bentley, private family foundations, society galas, philanthropic and fundraising organizations. Instrumental to the growth of the city’s assets to the community.

Developed, sold, organized, managed, and executed off premise and corporate events for luxury and celebrity clientele.