Education:
PhD, MS, Graduate Certificate, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS. BS, University of the Philippines, Quezon City, Philippines. Certification, ServSafe Food Protection Manager, National Restaurant Association.
Professional Experience:
Associate Professor, HTM Program Coordinator, North Dakota State University, Fargo, ND. Research Scientist, University of Southern Mississippi, Hattiesburg, MS. Graduate Teaching Assistant, Graduate Research Assistant, Student Employment Coordinator, Graduate Management Assistant, Kansas State University, Manhattan. Intern Restaurant Supervisor; The Oaks Restaurant; Tan-Tar-A Resort, Golf Club, and Spa; Osage Beach, MO. Food and Beverage Management Intern, St. Louis Marriott Pavilion-Downtown, St. Louis, MO. Food and Beverage Trainee, Century Park Hotel, Manila, Philippines. Instructor, University of Baguio, Baguio City, Philippines. Sales and Frontline Manager, Biscotti en Cocolat, Baguio City.
Awards:
Hendrickson Faculty Development Award, 2019–2020; Apple Polisher Award, 2012–13, 2016–17; Recipient, Exceptional Contributions for Collaborative Efforts (Food Production Laboratory Renovation Team), 2014-15; Hendrickson Faculty Development Award, 2012–13; Exceptional Contributions as an Emerging Teacher, 2011–12; North Dakota State University. Best Poster Paper Award, 2016 Annual International Society of Travel and Tourism Educators, Hangzhou, China, 2016. Child Nutrition Showcase Award for Best Research, 62nd School Nutrition Association Annual National Conference, Philadelphia, PA, 2008.
Member:
NEWH, The Hospitality Industry Network, North Central Chapter. American Culinary Federation of Red River Valley. Foodservice Systems Management Education Council. National Restaurant Association. International Council on Hotel, Restaurant, and Institutional Education.