I have 20+ years of progressive experience within the restaurant industry, coupled with a deep background in social media, specifically for the foodservice industry.
Sam's was named by tech media and COO Sheryl Sandberg as a Facebook marketing success story, and received a national Travel + Leisure SMITTY® Award in 2014 for "Best Overall Use of Social Media" in the category of Best Restaurant/Food Truck/Market.
In the past, I was the co-founder and Chief Content Officer at BottleCru®, leading a team that produced animations and a mobile app to teach novices about wine. In 2009, I was the community manager for FohBoh, theleading online social-business network dedicated to the global foodservice industry. In 2006, I co-founded MadeGreen™, San Francisco's first certified green video production company, serving clients in the hospitality, entertainment, and real estate industries.
I have a degree in Ecologically Sustainable Hospitality Management from San Francisco State University.