Head Sommelier for WineFuture 2011 in Hong Kong and was in charge of Robert Parker's Bordeaux tasting. A seated tasting for 1,000 people of the top 20 2009 Bordeaux wines.

One of only 25 people in the world to hold all 3 certifications from the Society of Wine Educators(CWE, CSS, CSW).

Advanced Sommelier actively pursuing the Master Sommelier Diploma.