After extensive US touring and releasing two records independently, Ludo signed to Island Def Jam (Universal Music Group) in 2006. They released their major label debut in 2008, scoring a top-ten modern rock single with the song, "Love Me Dead."Ludo performed over 800 shows in every style of venue from TV (The Tonight Show with Jay Leno and Jimmy Kimmel Live!), arenas, and major concert venues to outdoor festivals and tours (Warped Tour, KROQ Weenie Roast) to clubs and basement shows.In 2018, Ludo began an annual, three-day hometown Halloween celebration in St. Louis. They sell around 6,000 tickets and perform three shows not including multiple VIP acoustic performances and miscellaneous extra events. Fans travel from all over the country to make a weekend of it.

“Damn Fine Food & Craft Ales.” Vegetarian Gastropub started by Shamus Jones of Brooklyn Brine with Executive Chef Neal Harden. Michelin guide recommended 2015. New Yorker review 5/19/14 issue.Sous Chef, working directly with Executive Chef throughout development, opening, and running of 80-seat vegetarian restaurant focusing on craft beer and elevated pub fareDuties include daily ordering of produce as well as bulk, dry, and paper goods, scheduling staff of eight, hiring and training, coordinating interns, special events, planning and executing weekend specials, line work, prep work, expediting

“Avant-garde vegetarian food for all.” Founded by French hotelier and vegan, Cyril Aouizerate, with three Michelin-starred chef Alain SenderensSous Chef, working initially with Chef Neal Harden, then with another sous-chef and reporting directly to owner’s assistant, of 60-seat (80 with terrace) vegan restaurantDuties included daily ordering of produce as well as bulk, dry, and paper goods, scheduling staff of twelve, hiring and training, coordinating interns, special events, planning and executing weekend specials, line work, prep work, expeditingBegan as intern, worked up through prep and line to sous-chef position

Recipe testing for vegan pastry chef, culinary instructor, and cookbook authorRecipe tester, reported directly to chefDuties included preparing recipes at home and in chef’s personal kitchen, taking photos and detailed notes of all steps and results, summarizing notes in weekly emails regarding yield, timing, temperature, texture, color, and taste

Recipe testing for vegan cookbook author, blogger, and winner of Food Network’s “Cupcake Wars”Recipe tester, reported directly to chefDuties included shopping for and preparing recipes, taking photos and detailed notes of results, summarizing results in weekly emails regarding yield, timing, temperature, texture, color, and taste

Began Redbird Records with partner Tim Convy (moog player from Ludo) to facilitate the recording and release of Ludo records as well as touring. Went on to release records from other up-and-coming artists and distribute the first two Ludo records with Fontana (Universal Music Group independent distributor). Primary duties included bookkeeping and budgeting in Microsoft Excel and day-to-day management assistance for touring acts and / or album releases. Also involved with production, arrangement, and engineering of recordings, production of physical records, online and venue distribution and merchandising, assistance booking tours, and promotion online and in print