Education
Robert Louis Stevenson College Prep School
California Culinary Academy
Skills
AI & Technology Expertise
Business & Consulting
Culinary & Media
Languages
Other
Cross-cultural communication Global travel coordination Microsoft Office Suite Adobe Creative SuitePublications
Quantum Leaps: Robots, AI, and the Computers That Will Redefine Tomorrow (2025)
Travel Experience
Residencies
Extensive Travel
Professional Summary
Dynamic entrepreneur, consultant, and innovator with over 35 years of experience in culinary arts, media production, business consulting, and emerging technologies. Proven track record in building and scaling ventures, including pioneering video streaming platforms and AI-driven content creation. Expertise in AI applications for business, including generating hundreds of AI-powered videos, written materials, and graphics for clients. Author of Quantum Leaps: Robots, AI, and the Computers That Will Redefine Tomorrow (2025). Passionate about leveraging technology to solve real-world problems, mentor startups, and drive innovation. Multilingual in German, Spanish, and French, with extensive global travel experience.
Professional Experience
Founder & Principal Consultant
Guinivere Consulting
- Provided strategic consulting and mentoring to 200+ clients, focusing on business growth, fundraising (including PPMs, friends-and-family rounds, and GoFundMe campaigns), product development, and operational efficiency.
- Specialized in AI integration for businesses, creating hundreds of AI-generated videos, written materials (e.g., business plans, marketing copy, and technical content), and graphics for clients in diverse industries—enhancing marketing strategy and reducing content production costs by up to 50%.
- Embedded in client operations, including restaurants and startups, to optimize budgets, projections, and project management, contributing to average revenue increases of 20–30%.
- Authored and published Quantum Leaps: Robots, AI, and the Computers That Will Redefine Tomorrow (2025); featured in industry discussions and sold [X] copies in its first year.
Mentor
SCORE
- Advises 3 new clients weekly (240+ annually) on business plans, AI adoption, and tech-driven innovation.
Creator & Organizer
Monterey Bacon Blues and Brews Festival
- Organized and executed a one-day festival attracting 3,500 attendees, featuring 1,350 pounds of bacon and live entertainment, generating [estimated revenue or impact, if known].
- Managed logistics, vendor contracts, and marketing, demonstrating event production expertise.
Creator & President
Cheflive.com
- Founded and led an early video streaming platform with 40 chefs under contract, producing 320 hours of original cooking content.
- Built two video studios in Las Vegas and hosted a daily cooking show on Las Vegas One TV for one year, achieving a 2 Nielsen market share rating.
- Pioneered online media production, reaching [audience metrics, if known] and establishing a foundation for future AI-enhanced content creation.
Owner & Operator
Chef Du Jour
- Delivered personal chef services and catering to high-profile clients, serving approximately 350,000 meals over nine years.
- Managed full operations, including menu design, sourcing, and event execution, building a reputation for excellence in culinary innovation.
Yacht Chef
Pairadice (80-foot Hatteras)
- Served as head chef on a luxury yacht based in Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas, preparing gourmet meals for guests and crew in a high-pressure, mobile environment.
Head Chef
Cafe Kinyon • Napa, CA
- Led kitchen operations, menu development, and team management for a fine-dining establishment.
Additional Culinary Roles
Cypress Point Country Club • California Culinary Academy
- Part-time Assistant Chef, Cypress Point Country Club, Pebble Beach, CA (1983–1984): Prep cooking, oyster shucking, and kitchen support.
- Waiter, California Culinary Academy, San Francisco, CA (1985–1986): Gained front-of-house experience while in training.
Media Appearances
- Featured on Soup to Nuts (Food Network), The Oprah Winfrey Show, and starred in 22 episodes of Cheflive shows broadcast on Vegas One with John Ralston.
- Appeared on most Las Vegas local TV news stations for culinary segments.