Curriculum Vitae

DISTINCTIONS

CICERONE CERTIFICATION PROGRAM, Master Cicerone, October 2010; Certified Cicerone, November 2008

SAN FRANCISCO BREWERS GUILD, President, January 2009 - January 2012;  Secretary, January 2008 - December 2008

CICERONE EXPERIENCE

SAN FRANCISCO BEER WEEK, Event Director 2012, 2011, 2010; coordinated hundreds of restaurateurs, brewers, and beer industry stakeholders to host 325 distinct, high-quality beer events

DELAROSA RESTAURANT, created beer identity for new Italian restaurant, curated beer menu, conducted extensive management and staff trainings; on retainer to maintain beer menu, train staff, coordinate special beer dinners and events, and serve as beer media contact

STARBELLY RESTAURANT, created beer identity for new American restaurant, curated beer menu, conducted extensive management and staff trainings; on retainer to maintain beer menu, train staff, coordinate special beer dinners and events, and serve as beer media contact

CORTEZ RESTAURANT, updated beer menu for Michelin-starred restaurant, conducted staff trainings, (restaurant now closed)

BEER DINNERS & GUEST SOMMELIER EVENTS, worked with chefs and general managers to suggest menus, plan, pair, present, and serve at many successful beer-and-food-pairing dinners at Beretta Restaurant, Delarosa Restaurant, Fifth Floor Restaurant, Social Kitchen & Brewery, Starbelly Restaurant, Town & Country Club

PLUMPJACK WINES, Beer of the Month Club Director, February 2011 - present; select featured beers, write descriptions of each beer detailing its style, history, flavor profile, and pairing affinities


BREWERY EXPERIENCE

SOCIAL KITCHEN & BREWERY, Brewmaster, January 2010 - present

THIRSTYBEAR BREWING COMPANY, Brewer, January 2004 - December 2009

GORDON BIERSCH BREWERY RESTAURANT, Brewer, July 2005 - December 2008

SAN FRANCISCO BREWING COMPANY, Assistant Brewer, January 2004 - January 2005

QUALIFICATIONS

Eight years of professional brewing experience

Extensive knowledge of global beer and cuisine

Overseas residence in and travel to Europe, Asia, and Africa

Bachelor of Arts in American Studies with Minor in Environmental Studies from Carleton College, Northfield, MN, Class of 2000