Beverage Director at L'Artusi, B'Artusi and L'Artusi Supper Club

There are a few things that would cripple my ability to do my job well and cannot live without: loss of sight, smell and taste, my wine key, and lots of spreadsheets.

My L’Artusi family has really supported my growth into a wine professional. The mentorship I’d received under Joe Campanale has truly had an impact on my career trajectory. His passion for wine is absolutely infectious, and it nudged me into my initial pursuit for more formal wine education. The knowledge I’ve gained from Joe and our previous Beverage Directors has helped me further hone my niche knowledge of Italian wine. My L’Artusi family recognized my potential in connecting with guests and educating others. They further challenged me to take on a more serious role, and that’s when I stepped into my current position.

I continually educate myself via extensive travel and tasting, spending time learning from winemakers, and through fantastic seminars hosted by other industry professionals.

Organization is key. I set up little checks and balances for myself to help stay on top of what is coming in and out of the door, on or off the list. Keeping an open mind is also extremely important, as there’s always something new to learn, discover. Approachability is another must, and a quality I’ve learned from my predecessors. Wine can be a beautiful, elevated thing, but also an easygoing, everyday affair. Alongside others, I’ve worked hard to dispel the pretension that has surrounded it for far too long.

Hire people you want to be around every day, as they become your family. Helping others strive toward success will only reflect well on you. There is always more to learn.

Showing initiative whilst expressing passion and a willingness to learn is what I look for when hiring.