Position:
Visiting Professor at Metropolitan State University of Denver, Founder at Bistro Colorado
Work:
Metropolitan State University of Denver
- Denver CO since Aug 2012
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Visiting Professor
Bistro Colorado
- Greater Denver Area since Aug 2009
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Founder
The International Culinary School at the Colorado Institute of Art
- DENVER, CO Aug 2011 - Apr 2012
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Visiting Professor
Colorado Mountain College
- Breckenridge Colorado 2010 - 2011
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Visiting Professor
Vail Resorts
- Breckenridge, Colorado Jul 2010 - Aug 2011
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Executive Chef
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
2000 - Aug 2011
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LEADERSHIP, EDUCATION, TRAINING
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
2000 - Aug 2011
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CULINARY INNOVATION, RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
2000 - Aug 2011
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BRAND MARKETING AND CREDIBILITY
FRANCIS TUTTLE TECHNOLOGY CENTER
- Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Area 2009 - 2010
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CULINARY DIRECTOR
UNITED STATES ARMY
- Fort Riley, KS 2008 - 2009
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COMMAND FOOD ADVISOR
UNITED STATES ARMY
- South Korea 2004 - 2008
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COMMAND FOOD ADVISOR
UNITED STATES ARMY
- Fort Lee, VA 2000 - 2004
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CHIEF, CULINARY SKILLS TRAINING DIVISION
Education:
University of Denver - Daniels College of Business 2011 - 2013
Sullivan University 2006
Skills:
Strategic Thinking, Team Leadership, Organizational Development, Culinary, Food & Beverage, Restaurants, Catering, Food, Culinary Skills, Wine, Strategic Planning, Menu Development, Food Service, Cooking, Cuisine, Hotels, Fine Dining, Banquets, Recipes, Budgets, Hospitality Management, Food Preparation, Food Safety, Hospitality Industry, Pastry, Hotel Management, Leadership, Restaurant Management, Resorts, Customer Service, Chef, Pre-opening, HACCP, Wine Tasting, Coaching, Food Quality, Training, Culinary Education, Food Science, Team Building
Interests:
Cooking, Teaching, Skiing and Snowboarding, Flyfishing
Honor & Awards:
Certified Culinary Administrator and Certified Executive Chef - American Culinary Federation
Awarded Pro Chef Level III Certification from the Culinary Institute of America
Serve Safe Instructor Qualified, National Restaurant Association
Approved Candidate, Certified Master Chef Certification, American Culinary Federation
International Culinary Medals: Germany, Luxembourg, Switzerland, Korea - (10) Gold, (6) Silver
Expert Trainer: 11 Time Champion in National and International Culinary Team Competition
7 Time Best in Show Culinary Awards - U.S. National Soup and Sauce Champion
Fellow of the American Academy of Chefs (honor society of chefs in the United States)
Certifications:
Certified Executive Sommelier Level II, International Wine Guild
Certified Culinary Administrator, American Culinary Federation
Certified Executive Chef, American Culinary Federation
Serve Safe Food Safety Instructor, National Restaurant Association
CPR/AED, American Red Cross
Approved Candidate, Certified Master Chef Exam, American Culinary Federation