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Franklin, Tennessee, United States

Sommelier & Wine Educator

Wine buyer & events manager

Frequent Guest Sommelier at a top destination spa! Hosting wine and spirits events and eductions classes, guest experiences, and more

New York, Ny

Well-known blog for food, wine, spirits and travelLuxury Residential Events HostGuest Sommelier at The Lodge at Woodloch Guest Mixology Educator at various buildings and virtual events. Available to host in person as well as virtual events.

160 Madison Avenue

Private Sommelier for a Luxury Residential High rise building. Host wine and spirit focused events monthly, pair wine and food for clients, wine purchasing, event planning, copywriting, social media, and photography.Travel planning, upscale partnerships, sponsorship expert, as well as destination guest sommelier!

New York, New York

Teaching public and private wine tours. Discussing wine and food pairings, wine education and nyc lifestyle.

New York, New York

• Food education, styling, and social media posting on Instagram and Facebook• Freelance Chef Instructor: Lead class of 16 with 1-2 assistants teaching both Savory and Pastry classes• Designated to teach pastry classes due to expertise and popularity as an instructor• Promote store brands on sales floor, and engage customers about products • Making pastry and savory cooking accessible, easy to understand, and fun for consumers

New York

Sommelier, Floor Sales, Pairings SpecialistFocus: German Wine, Champagne, and Sparkling Wine

Greater New York City Area

Corporate catering company serving upscale Mediterranean and American CuisineInstituted marketing plan and initiatives to build corporate accounts and off site eventsBuilt social media program and plan including but not limited to Twitter, Facebook, and InstagramRecipe development, staff management, and employment manual/OSHA manual developmentHandles all aspects of the startup including ordering, purchasing of equipment and office supplies, marketing and menu materials, to-go containers, catering equipment and suppliesResponsible for the HR and Customer Service program including hiring, interviewing, training, and terminating/coaching staff members

Montville, Nj

Assistant General Manager for 120 seat restaurant and bar with two private event spacesResponsible for hiring, coaching, and developing staff for floor service and event serviceDeveloped events program including bridal showers, weddings, birthdays, and private wine dinnersEvents/Catering menu setup and coordination with Culinary team for seamless client consultations

Montclair, Nj

General Manager of Blu and Next Door a fine dining concept and a casual concept with a shared kitchen for Chef Zod Arifai. Hired, trained and developed staff of 12 persons both in FOH and BOH on service, safety and sanitation, as well as coaching and developing skills for restaurant serviceMarketing and menu development including but not limited to: weekly changing seasonal menu's, floor service, HR, marketing/website, social media, and partnerships with surrounding businesses.

Summer College Employment

Summer College Employment

Highschool Employment

Bachelor'S Degree, Baking And Pastry Arts/Restaurant Management

Activities and Societies: Photography, Culinary management, Hospitality marketingPastry Arts, Restaurant Management, Hospitality.

Food Writing And Media Studies, Journalism

Completed food writing and journalism course to perfect my skills within the industry. Studied food media trends, pitching, social media.

Level 3 Advanced, Wine And Spirits

Sommelier Training, Sommelier

Activities and Societies: Sommelier TrainingTasted and analyzed wines from all around the world Visited vineyards in Germany, France.

Bachelor'S Degree, Restaurant/Food Services Management, Sommelier, Entrepenurship

Baking and Pastry Arts Restaurant Management Hospitality Marketing Entrepenurship Sommelier & Beverage Management