MULTIDISCIPLINARY DESIGNEr & BAR EXPERT for COCKTAIL MENUS, EVENTS, BRANDING, marketing, CONCEPT, strategy +
A School of Visual Arts NYC grad, leader, and problem-solver who's always experimenting and looking for challenges.
More recently, I ran an award-winning bar program at a one-star Michelin restaurant for the hospitality group with the most Michelin stars in the country. Under my leadership we were awarded Top 10 Best US Restaurant Bar at the Tales of the Cocktail Spirited Awards for two consecutive years.
Individually, I received recognition from VinePair as a finalist for Bartender of the Year at the Next Wave Awards, won local competitions, and appeared in almost 20 live media appearances, while earning featured articles in Chilled Magazine, The Tasting Panel, Eater, VinePair, and Cultural Daily.
My background is in design, brand identity, creative content, and marketing strategy for food & drink, beauty, entertainment, and event industries. My design work has been featured on platforms such as Graphis Magazine, The Cheese Board, Hom Sweet Hom, Eggs Concept, Cup of TJ, Reddit, and SpaceX.
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awards
VinePair Next Wave Bartender of the Year U.S. Top 3, 2024
Tales of the Cocktail Top 10 Best U.S. Restaurant Bar, 2023, 2024
Singani 63 Competition Winner, 2024
Graphis Magazine New Talent Annual, 2016
Outstanding Achievement in Photojournalism, 2011
Gold Medal, Russian Essay Competition, 2011
speaking
Conference presenter, Wildset Design Expo - cocktail class, 2025
Television appearances 11 times between 2023-2025
Commencement speaker, graduation, 2011
Farewell send-off, Russian Exchange Program, 2011
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