Experience

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  My Mindful Kitchen

  • United States

  • Founder

    • Jul 2023 - Present
    • United States

    My Mindful Kitchen, featuring the MMK Method, designed to foster a deeper connection between mindfulness and one's relationship with food. The mission is to guide individuals through a transformative journey, helping them recognize that food choices extend beyond personal nourishment. Through...

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  Hudson Valley EATS

  • United States
  • Online Audio and Video Media
  • 1 - 100 Employee

  • Editor & Content Manager

    • Apr 2017 - Present

    I started Hudson Valley EATS 2016, and since that time I have used to highlighted local food entrepreneurs and restaurants owners, our amazing food, farmers, the growing craft beverage industry, sustainability, and so much more. But today, Hudson Valley EATS goes far beyond the Hudson Valley with our efforts to curb climate change by raising awareness about the issues of climate change and providing tools for them to reduce the amount of food that get sent to our landfills.Coming Soon: "The Food Waste Project". A community-based social initiative to help our planet

  • Founder

    • Apr 2017 - Present

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  ProNet Hospitality Alliance

  • Hospitality
  • 1 - 100 Employee

  • Co-Founder

    • Jun 2022 - Present

  • Co-Founder

    • Apr 2022 - Present

    ProNet Hospitality Alliance is a networking and referral group specifically tailored for business professionals who offer products or services to the hospitality industry. This includes, but not limited to, restaurants and large-scale food and beverage operations, hotels, and hospitals.The unique, virtual format identifies your "specific business category" and places you "in the room" with other business professionals who service the same clients you do. Although ProNet Hospitality is one group, each member has their own "Circle of Influence" and meetings are formatted so that members build strong relationships with others in the group who do business with the same type of clients your business is focused on.⭐Website: https://www.pronetalliance.com/

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  The Culinary Institute of America

  • Hyde Park, New York

  • Adjunct Professor

    • Oct 2017 - Present
    • Hyde Park, New York

    School of Business Management: Instructor for Introduction to the Hospitality Industry. Design and develop quality blended learning interactive courses and programs in both eLearning and instructor-led formats. Work collaboratively with faculty, subject matter experts, and other stakeholders, a...

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  JI Restaurant Consulting

  • Hudson Valley, NY

  • Owner

    • Dec 2015 - Oct 2021
    • Hudson Valley, NY

    Professionally advised restaurant owners in start-ups and when needing assistance with ongoing issues: created and implemented business pans, conducted needs assessments, created plans of action, designed, developed, and delivered policies, procedures, and training, etc. Assisted owners in carry...

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  Hudson Valley News Network

  • Wappingers Falls

  • Contributing Columnist - Food, Wine & Spirits

    • Apr 2016 - Apr 2017
    • Wappingers Falls
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  Cervion Systems

  • Tri State Area

  • Regional Sales Manager

    • Mar 2010 - Apr 2013
    • Tri State Area

    Consultative sales of restaurant technologies and marketing solutions, including POS systems, websites, social media and loyalty programs. Focused on helping restaurateurs develop strategies and business plans to stay competitive in today’s tough economic market. Cervion Systems has been providin...

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  Compass Group USA

  • Sparkill, New York

  • Assistant Foodservice Director

    • Jan 2008 - Mar 2010
    • Sparkill, New York

    Worked closely client and Director in overseeing and improving food production, quality and presentation in senior care facility. Trained, educated and enforced staff on companies core standards including food safety, customer service and sustainability. Planned and managed catering events for u...

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  Striped Bass Restaurant, Hook, Line & Sinke...

  • Rockland and Westchester Counties NY

  • Owner/Operator

    • Sep 1992 - Oct 2005
    • Rockland and Westchester Counties NY

    Owned, operated, and managed full service restaurants in Westchester and Rockland County specializing in fresh seafood with annual sales of $2.5M.