Resume

Pizza Background & Education

  • Designed and oversaw building of a wood fired outdoor pizza oven.
  • Assisted the Allora Wine Group with sponsorship of wine tastings.
  • Organized a cooking class at Merante Gifts in Bloomfield, PA.
  • Member of Mondo Italiano, group that promotes the Italian American heritage in Pittsburgh, PA.
  • Completed the 60 hour training course of the AVPN, Naples. Italy, May 2015
  • Worked at Mondo Pizza, Naples, May 2015.
  • Guest pizzaiolo at Casa Villarena, Massa Lubrense, Amalfi Coast.
  • Organized and facilitated pizza making class at Mambo Italia, Sewickley, PA.
  • Developed signature pizzas that were added to the menu at Mambo Italia.
  • Completed a cooking class at Good Tastes of Tuscany in town of Lastra A Signa outside of Florence, Italy.
  • Completed a bread baking class at Enrico Biscotti Bakery.
  • Have an understanding of the history of how Napoletan pizza came to Pittsburgh and has since blossomed.


Articles & Publications

  • "Lucca: Tuscany's Hidden Gem", Italian Cooking & Living Magazine, December 2008
  • “Heirloom”, Italian Cooking and Living, June 2008
  • "Biscotti Recipe", Beloved Family Recipes, April 2008