Experience

M.A.D. Projects

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

• Founder

  • Feb 2023 - 11 months

  Los Angeles Metropolitan Area M.A.D. Projects is a forward-thinking venture studio specializing in building exceptional consumer packaged goods (CPG) brands. We bring visionary ideas to life by combining product innovation, niche focus, and community-driven growth. With our rapid development approach and deep industry expertise, we transform concepts into thriving brands that resonate with underserved audiences.



JPG Resources - Food & Beverage Innovation

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

• JPG Garden Coaching Network Member

  • Oct 2022 - 1 year 3 months

  Provides strategic guidance to founders and leaders of early-stage food and beverage businesses to help them achieve key milestones and scale their businesses.



Joydays

• Food and Beverage Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Strategic Advisor

  • Mar 2022 - 1 year 10 months

  Los Angeles, California, United States



Happypop!

• Co-Founder

  • Jun 2021 - 2 years 7 months

  Los Angeles Metropolitan Area HAPPYPOP! Sparkling Energy Pop is made with Real Fruit Juice and 100mg of Organic Caffeine. Every flavor contains Mood and Immunity Boosting Ingredients, Non-GMO, GF, No Added Sugar, 8.4 Fl Oz Cans. Flavors include Lemon Zing, Rainbow Drip, and Tangerine Dream.



Mezcla

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

• Investor / Advisor

  • Feb 2021 - 2 years 11 months

  NYC



Koia

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

• Co Founder

  • Aug 2013 - Jan 2021

  Greater Los Angeles Area The secret behind Koia is simplicity. Every product starts with 100% plant-based protein made even more delicious with simple, natural ingredients you’ll actually recognize. The results are craveable, on-the-go protein products that are free of dairy, soy and the high sugar content. Put simply, we believe in the preserving the positive energy of plants and reducing the things you don’t want. When you do that you get a healthier protein, naturally. When you do that you get Koia.



WSIU-TV

• Assignment Editor

  • Sep 2008 - May 2009

  Carbondale, Illinois -Distribute news coverage assignments to reporters and writers in broadcast and print journalism outlets, such as television and radio stations, newspapers and integrated newsrooms serving multiple media outlets. -Coordinate reporters and photographers to cover breaking news and meet production deadlines. -Assist news team in coming up with story ideas and gathering information.