Experience

Lucid

• United States
• Hospitality
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Founder & CEO

  • Jan 2019 - Present

  At Lucid Wine, I spearhead a revolutionary approach to wine curation and management for the restaurant industry. Leveraging my extensive background in the culinary world, working with luminaries like Thomas Keller and David Chang, I've crafted a unique model that significantly enhances the profitability and appeal of restaurant wine programs. Key Achievements: Pioneered a data-driven strategy for wine list curation, focusing on maximizing revenue and customer… Show more At Lucid Wine, I spearhead a revolutionary approach to wine curation and management for the restaurant industry. Leveraging my extensive background in the culinary world, working with luminaries like Thomas Keller and David Chang, I've crafted a unique model that significantly enhances the profitability and appeal of restaurant wine programs. Key Achievements: Pioneered a data-driven strategy for wine list curation, focusing on maximizing revenue and customer satisfaction. Successfully collaborated with numerous high-profile restaurants, elevating their wine offerings and boosting their bottom lines. Implemented innovative training and education programs for restaurant staff, enhancing wine knowledge and service quality. Fostered strong relationships with vineyards and distributors, ensuring exclusive and high-quality wine selections for our clients. Led Lucid Wine to become a recognized name in the industry, synonymous with excellence and innovation in wine list management. As the driving force behind Lucid Wine, my goal remains steadfast: to democratize the world of wine, making exceptional wine experiences accessible to every restaurant and their patrons. Show less At Lucid Wine, I spearhead a revolutionary approach to wine curation and management for the restaurant industry. Leveraging my extensive background in the culinary world, working with luminaries like Thomas Keller and David Chang, I've crafted a unique model that significantly enhances the profitability and appeal of restaurant wine programs. Key Achievements: Pioneered a data-driven strategy for wine list curation, focusing on maximizing revenue and customer… Show more At Lucid Wine, I spearhead a revolutionary approach to wine curation and management for the restaurant industry. Leveraging my extensive background in the culinary world, working with luminaries like Thomas Keller and David Chang, I've crafted a unique model that significantly enhances the profitability and appeal of restaurant wine programs. Key Achievements: Pioneered a data-driven strategy for wine list curation, focusing on maximizing revenue and customer satisfaction. Successfully collaborated with numerous high-profile restaurants, elevating their wine offerings and boosting their bottom lines. Implemented innovative training and education programs for restaurant staff, enhancing wine knowledge and service quality. Fostered strong relationships with vineyards and distributors, ensuring exclusive and high-quality wine selections for our clients. Led Lucid Wine to become a recognized name in the industry, synonymous with excellence and innovation in wine list management. As the driving force behind Lucid Wine, my goal remains steadfast: to democratize the world of wine, making exceptional wine experiences accessible to every restaurant and their patrons. Show less



Drink Well Wine

• United States
• Wholesale

• Founder

  • Aug 2021 - Present



Flour+Water Hospitality Group

• United States
• Hospitality
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Corporate Wine Director

  • Jan 2014 - Apr 2016



Restaurante Aquavit

• Brazil
• Restaurants

• Captain

  • Sep 2013 - Jan 2014



Momofuku

• Restaurants
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Sommelier

  • Jun 2013 - Nov 2013



Thomas Keller Restaurant Group

• United States
• Hospitality
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Food Server

  • Feb 2013 - Jun 2013



Frasca Hospitality Group

• United States
• Hospitality
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Hospitality Specialist

  • Jan 2011 - Mar 2013