Education
DePauw University
B.S., Communications 1989-01-01 - 1993-01-01Work Experience
Roanoke Valley Wine
2016-06-01 - 2017-06-01
Roanoke Valley Wine
Opici Wines and Spirits
2015-03-01 - 2016-06-01
Opici Wines and Spirits
Cellar Advisors and Domaine Wine Storage
2013-12-01 - 2015-03-01
Cellar Advisors and Domaine Wine Storage
Potenza Wine & Spirits
2012-08-01 - 2013-10-01
Potenza Wine & Spirits
NAVTEQ
2007-08-01 - 2010-09-01
NAVTEQ
Ansira
2004-12-01 - 2005-11-01
Ansira
Self-Employed
2000-01-01 - 2004-12-01
Self-Employed
OVEN
2003-01-01 - 2004-01-01
OVEN
Rising Tide Studios (Silicon Alley Reporter)
1996-01-01 - 1999-12-01
Rising Tide Studios (Silicon Alley Reporter)
Skills
Summary
I'm a Certified Sommelier specializing in product curation, food pairing, bespoke event planning, education and highly personalized service for industry as well as private individuals. I never stop learning. Specialties: Broad knowledge of wine, beer & spirits industries; product evaluation; inventory, cellar and wine list design & curation; event planning & execution; beverage training & education; strategy & marketing; managing P&L; staffing & training; unparalleled use of ampersands.