Experience

A career built in every market.

From craft cocktail bars and award-winning chef-driven restaurants in Los Angeles to 30 high-end restaurants under a single national portfolio, the range of experience is deliberate. Each chapter built skills the next one demanded.

Director-level operations across multiple markets means nothing gets treated like a first time. With an inherent eye for aesthetics, whether on the plate, in the glass, or across venue design materials, every engagement is approached with the same standard: innovative by design, profitable by intention, and built to last.

Work recognized across national publications including Imbibe, Los Angeles Times, San Francisco Chronicle, Robb Report, Wine Spectator, Food & Wine, Esquire, GQ, Eater, and Zagat.

Forbes Five Star Certified WSET Level Two Barsmarts Certified 2x James Beard Semi-Finalist 5 Best New Restaurants Zagat 30 Under 30 Star Chefs Rising Star Winner ◆ Cocktail of the Year — Esquire (Clarified milk punch anyone?)

Career Timeline

2022 – Present
Owner & Principal Consultant
Liquid Vacation · Las Vegas, NV
2026 – Present
Beverage Director & Consultant
TableOne Hospitality · Las Vegas, NV
2022 – Present
Beverage Consultant
The h.wood Group · Los Angeles, CA
2020 – 2025
Director of Beverage
The MINA Group · Las Vegas, NV · 30 restaurants nationwide · 24 new openings
2019 – 2020
Beverage Director
Bon Temps · Los Angeles, CA
2017 – 2018
Director of Beverage
Hotel Figueroa · Los Angeles, CA
2015 – 2017
Beverage Director
Garcia Hospitality · Los Angeles, CA
2013 – 2015
Corporate Beverage / Lead Bar
Faith & Flower · Los Angeles, CA
2013 – 2014
Corporate Beverage / Mixologist
Rose.Rabbit.Lie · Las Vegas, NV
2011 – 2014
Corporate Beverage / Mixologist
Coastal Luxury Management · Los Angeles, CA
2011 – 2014
Corporate Beverage / Lead Bar
Restaurant 1833 · Monterey, CA