Carreer Hilights

• Degree: Associates of Occupational Studies in Baking and Pastry Arts at The Culinary Institute of America
• Studied intensely with Internationally acclaimed cake artist Betty VanNorstrand and Pastry Chef Patty Mitchell
• 1st Place Ribbon winner of Société Culinaire Philanthropique de New York 2006 & 2008
• Gold Medal Winner of Vatel Club of France 2006
• 1st Place Ribbon winner of Société Culinaire Philanthropique de New York 2007 Gold Medal Winner of Société Culinaire Philanthropique de New York 2007
• Gold Medal Winner for the Best Wedding Cake of the Salon Société Culinaire Philanthropique de New York 2008
• Gold Medal Les Amis d'Escoffier Society at Société Culinaire Philanthropique de New York 2008
• Gold Medal Societe Culinaire Philanthropique 2009 x2
• Gold Medal La Societe Des Chefs Cuisiniers et Patissierts du Quebec (canada)

Teaching Experience:

• Sugar Paste Flower Making
• Rolled Fondant Techniques
• Pastillage
• Chocolate Work

Work also seen:

• American Cake Decorating
• Here Comes the Cake Magazine
• The International Cake Exploration Society Newsletter (ICES)
• Potaufeu (Canada)
• Chef Demonstrator for Living the Life on ABC Family

Virginian Pilot Articles:

• TV, schmee-vee. We got your "Amazing Wedding Cakes" right here! - 03 September 2008
• Taking the cake in New York City - 07 November 2008
• Local artist scores in Societe Culinaire Philanthropique's salon in New York City - 12 November 2008
• A man and his cake - December 14, 2008