I am a Certified Sommelier through the Court of Master Sommeliers and a Certified Educator through the Wine & Spirit Education Trust, where I am also a Level 4 Diploma candidate with four of six units complete. My career in hospitality spans over two decades, taking me from Michelin-starred restaurants in New York City — including Carbone and Blue Hill at Stone Barns — to directing award-winning beverage programs in Charleston, South Carolina. I hold a BBA in Marketing from Fordham University...
I am a Certified Sommelier through the Court of Master Sommeliers and a Certified Educator through the Wine & Spirit Education Trust, where I am also a Level 4 Diploma candidate with four of six units complete. My career in hospitality spans over two decades, taking me from Michelin-starred restaurants in New York City — including Carbone and Blue Hill at Stone Barns — to directing award-winning beverage programs in Charleston, South Carolina. I hold a BBA in Marketing from Fordham University and bring both deep wine expertise and the business acumen of someone who has run multi-million dollar operations.
My teaching experience spans my entire hospitality career. I have designed and led wine education programs for teams ranging from entry-level servers to seasoned professionals, incorporating blind tastings and written training materials. I am deeply familiar with the WSET framework at Levels 1 through 3 and the Court of Master Sommeliers study pathway, and I tailor my approach to meet each student where they are — whether a curious beginner or a working professional preparing for certification. My sessions are conversational, rigorous, and grounded in real-world application.
In addition to wine education, I offer tutoring in business, marketing, career development, and interview preparation — drawing on two decades of hiring, mentoring, and developing teams across demanding dining environments. I work exclusively online and am committed to making every session practical and worth your time.
