Experience

The Hue Society

• United States
• Beverage Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Vice President

  • Oct 2022 - Present

  New York City Metropolitan Area As VP, my role is focused on creating the container for community. I see my mission as being an agent for moving the needle. I facilitate relationships for partnership; host and curate events; create space for the cultivation of community; and also create opportunities for wine education. My role is to be an active agent of inclusion with the intention of moving people of color, queer folks, and women towards equity.



Joy Channel

• Civic and Social Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Secretary of Innovation and Growth

  • Sep 2021 - Present

  Remote In this role, my focus is to innovate in order to inspire growth and change within organizations and individuals. I focus on creating trainings, experiences, and content to shift culture. Aside from design, I facilitate DEI workshops, produce and host media (podcasts and story-telling series) and host wine tastings. It is a deep belief at Joy Channel that cultural shifts happen through experiences and story telling. So grab a glass and let's talk!

• Podcast Host and Lead Story Producer

  • Mar 2023 - Sep 2023

  New York, New York, United States Host and lead story producer on "Shining Through The Clouds: Exploring the Resilience of LGBTQ+ Families in America." We intereviewed queer families in areas of the United States that were most impacted by harmful legislation (anti-trans, anti-reproductive justice, don't say gay, etc) to see what life was like living in those places. As host and story producer, I played a crucial role in developing the storylines and overall structure of the show. I wrote copy, interviewed guests, consulted on… Show more Host and lead story producer on "Shining Through The Clouds: Exploring the Resilience of LGBTQ+ Families in America." We intereviewed queer families in areas of the United States that were most impacted by harmful legislation (anti-trans, anti-reproductive justice, don't say gay, etc) to see what life was like living in those places. As host and story producer, I played a crucial role in developing the storylines and overall structure of the show. I wrote copy, interviewed guests, consulted on editorial oversight, recorded and produced voice over segments, and was responsible for giving shape to the narrative of each episode.



Gay Wine Club

• Creative Director

  • Jun 2018 - Present

  Gay Wine Club (GWC) is a social event series for queer people-and our allies-that want to drink great wine and learn about it in a fun, approachable way. GWC provides community, education, and opportunities for outreach. As the creator of GWC, I have fostered a community of 100+ queer people via in-person and virtual events. I have produced tastings, PRIDE events, and fundraisers to secure asylum for queer refugees. Additionally, GWC has frequently partnered with corporations for… Show more Gay Wine Club (GWC) is a social event series for queer people-and our allies-that want to drink great wine and learn about it in a fun, approachable way. GWC provides community, education, and opportunities for outreach. As the creator of GWC, I have fostered a community of 100+ queer people via in-person and virtual events. I have produced tastings, PRIDE events, and fundraisers to secure asylum for queer refugees. Additionally, GWC has frequently partnered with corporations for private events and tastings. Show less



Coach Eric NYC

• Certified Life Coach

  • Nov 2013 - Present

  Think about coaching as guidance, clarity, and creative problem solving. It's an exploration of possibility. Coaching creates space to look at an issue and understand how it may be affecting us (physical stress, emotional stress, harmful thoughts and habits, etc.) It allows us to uncover how we want to show up for ourselves. Coaching is empowerment. Highlights of this role: -Coached over 100+ clients into alignment and action. -Partnered with organizations to reshape office… Show more Think about coaching as guidance, clarity, and creative problem solving. It's an exploration of possibility. Coaching creates space to look at an issue and understand how it may be affecting us (physical stress, emotional stress, harmful thoughts and habits, etc.) It allows us to uncover how we want to show up for ourselves. Coaching is empowerment. Highlights of this role: -Coached over 100+ clients into alignment and action. -Partnered with organizations to reshape office culture. -Created and executed curriculum for improving service culture within corporations. -Facilitated workshops centered around healing racial trauma -Counseled clients on varying issues including clarifying life purpose, identifying wants and needs, communicating boundaries, managing anxiety, etc, -Empowered clients to make specific, manageable, achievable, realistic, and timely goals. Show less



Pinch Chinese

• United States

• Head Sommelier and Wine Buyer

  • Nov 2022 - Present

  New York, New York, United States



Delicious Hospitality Group

• United States
• Food and Beverage Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Sommelier

  • Jun 2018 - Mar 2020

  New York, New York, United States Integral junior management, team member at noted NYC restaurant, Charlie Bird. Received "Rising Star in the Wine Industry" award by trade publication, Seven-Fifty. As a sommelier, I mentored a team of 20+ staff members on service style and wine knowledge. I also seamlessly executed elevated service in a high volume, fast paced, high demand setting.

• Bartender

  • Oct 2014 - Jun 2018

  New York, New York, United States



JEAN-GEORGES MANAGEMENT

• United States
• Restaurants
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Bartender

  • May 2010 - Oct 2014

  New York, New York, United States Worked several positions-most notably as a bartender- at James Beard Award winning restaurant, ABC Kitchen.