I was part of the opening management team for Calgary's newest microbrewery and pub. The fourth location for the Bearhill Brewing family.

Blurring the lines between Art Gallery, Nightclub, and Live Music Venue, The Hifi Club took Calgary by storm from its inception in January of 2005. Having won “Best place to dance” in FFWD’s reader’s poll from 2005-Present and having also won Avenue Magazine’s “Best Night Club” in 2008, The Hifi Club has become a Calgary staple and an important part of Calgary’s arts community.Annual collaborations with Theatre Junction, Sled Island, the 10th Avenue BRZ, and many other like-minded… Show more Blurring the lines between Art Gallery, Nightclub, and Live Music Venue, The Hifi Club took Calgary by storm from its inception in January of 2005. Having won “Best place to dance” in FFWD’s reader’s poll from 2005-Present and having also won Avenue Magazine’s “Best Night Club” in 2008, The Hifi Club has become a Calgary staple and an important part of Calgary’s arts community.Annual collaborations with Theatre Junction, Sled Island, the 10th Avenue BRZ, and many other like-minded Calgary institutions allows Hifi to bring more opportunity to Calgary and to provide more for the community through art and dance.With a stellar lineup of Calgary Dj’s, The Hifi Club also plays host to some of the world’s biggest artists. Over the years we have had the pleasure to host international acts such as Diplo, Steve Aoki, Jamie Lidell, Frank Black of The Pixies, Peter Hook of New Order, MSTRKRFT, Dam Funk, Kid Cudi, Mikey Dread (rip), Just Blaze, DJ Craze, The Constantines, Joel Plaskett, Yacht, Neon Indian, Chad Van Gaalen, The Dudes, Bondo de Role, You Say Party, Crookers, Lifelike, Surkin, Twin Shadow, and Purity Ring to name a few.With a constantly evolving array of artists gracing the stage at The Hifi, you get something fresh every time you step inside the doors and on to the dance floor. Show less

I contributed on a weekly basis to Spareparts'​ culure blog titled "The Rooster"​. My topics varied but were mostly based on pop culture, Internet, cultural trends, event listings and social commentary. Spareparts has discontinued the blog in order to focus on a straight product blog. I have archived all of my posts and can provide examples of my writings upon request.

Saskatoon's only indie nightclub that focused on touring and local professional DJ's. Previous headliners include Questlove (The Roots), DJ Numark (Jurassic 5), Maseo (De La Soul), Skratch Bastid, Team Canada DJ's, Top Billin (Helsinki), Ali B, Krafty Kuts, A Skillz, Smalltown DJ's, Sammy Bananas, Thee Mike B (Los Angeles), Cosmo Baker and DJ Ayres (The Rub - Brooklyn), Yacht, Maestro Fresh Wes, Souls of Mischief - among others.Our menu focused on flavours from Morocco and Turkey while… Show more Saskatoon's only indie nightclub that focused on touring and local professional DJ's. Previous headliners include Questlove (The Roots), DJ Numark (Jurassic 5), Maseo (De La Soul), Skratch Bastid, Team Canada DJ's, Top Billin (Helsinki), Ali B, Krafty Kuts, A Skillz, Smalltown DJ's, Sammy Bananas, Thee Mike B (Los Angeles), Cosmo Baker and DJ Ayres (The Rub - Brooklyn), Yacht, Maestro Fresh Wes, Souls of Mischief - among others.Our menu focused on flavours from Morocco and Turkey while still providing as much of a local focus as possible. I was in charge of the entire operation including but not limited to talent booking, sales and marketing as well as all duties that apply to running a restaurant and nightclub. Show less

I started up BarKingFish Tavern with Executive Chef Jean Francois Dionne for owner Remi Cloutier. Within 3 months of being open we were voted Best New Restaurant, Best Bar and Restaurant Staff and Best Date Spot by the Planet S Readers poll.