No. 1

​Global Food Services 
Understanding regions from EMEA, APAC, LATAM and NA from a Silicon Valley vantage point. Knowledge and experience of each region, how they  operate and how to affect the desired outcome is a culmination of a 20 year career and counting with a deep passion for learning and understanding global cultures.
No. 2

Creating Space
The physical environment is crucial to the human experience and at the workplace my aim is to provide an array of tailored spaces that energize, inspire, relax and recharge. Create spaces that support all of the needs of the individual. From the built environment to the natural environment - let's touch our people.
No. 3

Workplace and Amenities
Where is the heartbeat of the organization? What about culture? How do we attract/retain the best talent? Do your employees find meaning in their workplace? Simply providing free food, a robot, or a gym doesn't ensure your your people are truly inspired. We have to provide relevance to drive engagement.

Experience Matters

Enabling the Hospitality Fueled  Workplace Through Regenerative Social & Physical Environments
Dedicated career working in the fields of new business development, retention, global contract food and hospitality services, real estate amenities, conference services, holistic wellness  education, marketing, finance, events, data analytics and project management.
STORIES LINKS:  PASSION |  FOOD  |  EVENTS  |  PEOPLE

EDUCATION

CSU, Seaside CA - MBA 2011
UC Berkeley - Bachelor's – English / Minor Landscape Architecture 2004
Berkeley City College - Associate 2002
ServSafe Managers Certification (Exp. 2025)

PROFILE

  • Business Development, Operations and Finance leader with 18+ years of management experience in roles of increasing responsibility
  • Diverse experience in workplace services, hospitality, events, food and beverage, corporate dining and higher education
  • Customer and client representation within managed contract services - P&L, Lease, Subsidy and Cost+ models
  • Competitive spirit with proven ability to identify opportunities, mobilize teams and leverage resources to achieve results
  • Metrics focused, process oriented and outcome driven with a passion for people, customers and clients
  • Strong interpersonal, analytical, communication and presentation skills
  • Project Management: lead start-up teams through new and transitional openings
  • Managed remodel and new construction projects from $500k to multi-million​​

EXPERIENCE

​Sodexo – Healthcare
VP Strategic - Solutions Architect  Oct2020 - Present
​Aramark – Business Dining - West Region
Director, Strategic Development  Oct2017 - Oct2020
Aramark/LifeWorks – Symantec Global HQ 
Global Food Services Director - District Manager  Aug2015 – 2017
Eurest/Compass Group 
General Manager Oct2012 – 2015 
Sodexo – North America
Director - Catering and Retail Services  Aug2010 - 2012
Bon Appetit Management Company
Director - Cafe and Catering Services - Santa Clara University Jan2010 - 2010
California State University
Conference and Event Services Manager Aug2008 – 2010
Hospitality and Hotels   1988 – 2007
Events, Banquet Management and Logistics,  Retail Food and Beverage Outlets - San Francisco Bay Area, CA
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​VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
BE IN NATURE
Youth and Adult Naturalist Mentoring Programs
Camp Host 2015 - 2019 www.beaninnature.com/
RIEKES CENTER
Counselor/Camp Coordinator and Facilitator www.riekes.org/
2012 - 2019
SANTA CRUZ NEXT Executive Director - Events and Sponsorships www.eventsantacruz.com/event/the-2019-nexties/
2008 – 2010
SAN FRANCISCO AMERICAN MARKETING ASSOCIATION
Vice President – Special Events www.sfama.org
2005 - 2007
STANDING ON COMMON GROUND At-Risk Youth Intervention Programs – Los Angeles
Webmaster and Education Coordinator www.socc.org
2001 - 2004
EMPLOYEE RESOURCE AND DIVERSITY LEADERSHIP GROUPS
Menlo College / Menlo School / Visa International / Santa Clara University / CSU Monterey Bay

WHERE I'VE WORKED

HOW CAN I WORK WITH YOU?

BASED IN SILICON VALLEY - AVAILABLE EVERYWHERE
​408 . 242 . 3160