Education
2004-2008
Atlanta Art Institute, Atlanta, Georgia
Culinary Arts Program GPA 3.9 (out of 4.0)
2009
Wine & Spirits Education Trust (WSET) Advanced Certificate in wines and spirits
Awarded with distinction
Wake Forest University School of Law 1980
Graduated top half of class Juris Doctor Degree
Pennsylvania State University 1976-1977
Graduate studies in English literature
Susquehanna University 1972-1975
English Literature
Graduate Magna Cum Laude Bachelor of Arts Degree
Studio Assistant 1969-1971
Somerset Photography Studios, Somerset, NJ
Culinary and Hospitality
Related Activities
The Art Institute of Atlanta, Certificate of Appreciation Culinary Arts, 2005
New England School of Culinary Arts, Burlington, Vermont, 2004
Ragusa Cooking School, Sicily, Italy, 2003
Cooking School, Provence France, 1999
Cooking School, Cote d’Or France, 1996
Cooking Classes Capital City Club, Atlanta, Georgia 1998-2003
Member , Gourmet Cooking Club, 1995 to Present
Wine Judge, Atlanta, International Wine Summit, 2000 to 2019
Culinary Awards
Gold Medal – Barron Garland Culinary Knowledge Bowl, ACF, Southeast Region – 2006
Silver Medal – Barron Garland Culinary Knowledge Bowl, ACF, National – 2006
Best Portfolio, Art Institute of Atlanta Facilities Portfolio Show, 2006