Visionary brand strategist with over 20 years experience as an Entrepreneur, Operations Director, and Event Producer in food, events and travel.
-Founded, operated, grew and sold a gourmet food market. As proprietor and creative director I took the idea of the market from concept to launch, funded it, and successfully ran it as head buyer, marketer, chef, operator, and community builder.
-Ran the US operations for a fine food and wine import and distribution company, overseeing all US business and marketing for 22+ food and wine brands, international logistics, business development, financial planning, sales, team management, operations optimization, event planning and more.
-Launched, developed and ran a 10 year old international retreat business that offered elevated, once in a lifetime culinary and wellness experiences featuring well known food and wellness experts. Curated, marketed, produced and ran up to 12 retreats per year.
