As a versatile entrepreneur with a wealth of experience in culinary environments and diverse industries, including hospitality, scuba diving and teaching languages. I am currently involved in the food retail and CPG industry and I am seeking opportunities to network and collaborate with like-minded entrepreneurs.I am the co-founder and CEO of Alive Ferments, a new and innovative company providing unique and exclusive fermented condiments that are sugar-free, preservative-free, contain live probiotics, and are delicious in flavor. We differentiate ourselves from the current market offering fermented functional products, rich in nutrients and probiotics that fit seamlessly into people’s. Currently in retail stores in the southwest of the US and Hawaii, with the intention of scaling across the country, we are seeking strategic investment capital to attract a larger network of B2B and B2C customers alike, while heavily increasing production capabilities. In my hospitality career, I achieved notable milestones at renowned establishments, such as Born and Raised, a premier steak house in San Diego's Little Italy. I provided outstanding service to discerning guests, collaborated closely with the restaurant staff, and ensured seamless order fulfillment. My strengths in multitasking, communication, and attention to detail earned me numerous 5-star reviews on platforms such as Trip Advisor and Open Table. Additionally, I played a pivotal role in successfully reopening previous restaurants and achieving a perfect score of 100% on a Coyle report following an inspection.As a scuba diving instructor, I have trained and certified over 800 students, ranging from beginner level to leadership level courses. I guided captivating underwater excursions, implemented rigorous safety protocols, and consistently delivered exceptional customer experiences. During this career path I built a robust global network of dive operators and earned recognition for my work, ultimately securing a promotion to Base Leader at Dressel Divers in the Dominican Republic.To complement my background, I have also taught English to non-native speakers, managed customer relations in sales roles across multiple industries, and organized and led logistics for international theater seminars. I am fluent in English, Italian, Spanish, French, and have intermediate knowledge of German and Portuguese.If you are interested in collaborating on a project or simply learning more about my work, please feel free to connect with me.
Listed skills include Leadership, Sales Process, Food Service, Financial Planning, and 28 others.