Experience
Umami Projects creative studio 2019 -
Co-Founder and Managing Director
Splacer Inc (unique venues and events start-up) 2015 - 2018
Director of Business Development
Kinetic Art Ltd (culinary apps start-up) 2011 - 2014
VP Business Development and Partnerships
Umami food and Art festival (Nonprofit) 2007 -
Founder and Director
UNIVERSITY OF GASTRONOMIC SCIENCES, Pollenzo, IT 2018, 2019, 2021
Visiting professor, food and art
New York University 2002 - 2015, 2020
Adjunct Professor
Food and Performance
Comparative Cuisine
Food Manufacturing
Education
New York University, Tisch School of the Arts Completed PhD 2002.
MA and PhD, Department of Performance Studies
The Restaurant School, Philadelphia
Chef Training
Tel Aviv University
BA, Magna Cum Laude, Theater Directing
Additional Information
* Consulted and produced numerous corporate events for companies such as Unilever, SolarEdge, The Museum of the Jewish People etc.
* Published and presented extensively on food and art and on food and national identity
* Creative director for James Beard Foundation recipe app
* Proficient in a range of online admin and marketing tools such as Microsoft Office, Google Analytics, Powerpoint, Keynote, Mailchimp, SalesForce and WordPress as well as a range of social media platforms
* Served as Commander in the Israeli Defense Forces, transitioned and placed at-risk soldiers