Meet Your Sommelier

Professional
knowledge. Social
hosting style.

My hosting style combines professional wine training with an interactive, engaging format. Rather than overwhelming guests with technical jargon, my goal is to help them build confidence in enjoying wine through a relaxed and memorable experience.

I have worked in hospitality and service since 1999, building an extensive background in both education and hands-on industry roles:

Certifications & Education:

- Professional Sommelier Course, El Tepeyac University (Mexico City), 2006
- Professional Certificate in the Business of Wine, SDSU San Diego 2014
- Certified Sommelier, Court of Master Sommeliers (CMS), 2019
- WSET Level 2 Award in Wines, Napa Valley Wine Academy 2020
- Hospitality/Beverage Specialist Certificate, Society of Wine Educators 2020

- Bartender Certification, Master School of Bartending, 2019
- BarSmarts Certified Bartender, Pernod Ricard, 2020
- Culinary Arts, Food, and Science, San Diego College of Continuing Education, 2020

Industry Experience:

- Retail Wine & Spirits Supervisor at Total Wine & More (Mission Valley).
- La Costa Wine Co. Wine Bar (Carlsbad)
- Corporate & Training: Training Sommelier at Digrans & VCT Concha y Toro (Mexico)
- Restaurants & Service: Toscana Wine Bar (Downtown San Diego) and various hospitality roles in Puerto Vallarta, and in Mexico City.