Training

Tony Abou-Ganim

The Modern Mixologist

BASED

Las Vegas, Nevada

SPECIALIZATION

  •   Bar staff training  
  •   Product education  
  •   Cocktail development  

Mixology, bar setup, live demonstrations and bar staff training. One of the leading bar professionals in the world. Bar operations background. Press exposure including Iron Chef America and Good Morning America. Published author. National Ambassador of USBG.



Chris Adams

Ellis Adams Group

BASED

Los Angeles, California

SPECIALIZATION

  •   Menu development  
  •   Event planning  
  •   Bartending  
  •   Brand building  
  •   Concept and design development  
  •   Training  
  •   Social Media  

Ellis Adams Group is an International Consulting Firm that works in the areas of luxury branding, the hospitality industry, ...entertainment industry, fashion industry and more. Ellis Adams Group focuses on all aspects of the business, including building your brand, concept and design development, training, management, revenue generation and profit margin increase, and social media and digital presence.



Trevor Estelle

The Tips Program

BASED

Arlington, VA

SPECIALIZATION

  •   Training  

TIPS® (Training for Intervention ProcedureS) is the global leader in education and training for the responsible service, sale, and consumption of alcohol. Over the past 35 years, TIPS has certified over 5 million participants and trainers. TIPS training is conducted in all 50 states and the District of Columbia, and in over 50 different countries. View this video to recognize all the reasons your staff should be TiPS Certified. Watch Video



Angie Fetherston

The Drink Company

BASED

Washington, DC

SPECIALIZATION

  •   Digital Marketing  
  •   Social Media Marketing  
  •   Web Analytics  
  •   Advertising  

CERTIFICATION

  •    2014 Food & Wine The People’s Best New Bar (Northeast): Southern Efficiency
  •    2014 Bon Appetit 50 Best New Restaurants in America
  •    2014 Southern Living100 Best Bars in the South: Mockingbird Hill
  •    2014 James Beard Foundation Semi-finalist for Outstanding Bar Program: Columbia Room
  •    2014 Tales of the Cocktail Spirited Awards Best New Bar semifinalist: Mockingbird Hill
  •    2014 Zagat 10 hottest bars in D.C.: Southern Efficiency
  •    2014 New York Times: 6 Innovative Ice Coffees for Mockingbird Hill
  •    Washington Post: 40 Dishes Washingtonians must try in 2014
  •    2007 Undergraduate Entrepreneur of the Year at Carnegie Mellon University

The Drink Company creates great drinks and food using both traditional and modern techniques, ushering in a new generation of authentic culinary product and experiences.



Rick Fogel

Barstarz

BASED

Orlando, Florida

SPECIALIZATION

  •   Beverage operations review  
  •   Bar design, layout, install  
  •   POS/Cost containment  
  •   Menu engineering  
  •   Frozen drink programs  
  •   Drink development  
  •   Training  
  •   Bartender certification  

Bar Starz is the Hospitality Industry's Premier Beverage Operations and Systems Specialists Company. Since 1997, Bar Starz has been commissioned to evaluate, develop and/or manage beverage programs for such companies as Chili's, Marriott International, The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, MGM Grand Las Vegas, & Delaware North Companies, just to name a few. To date, Bar Starz has opened over 300 bars and has trained over 11,000 bartenders and servers.



Jean-Paul Gomes

Lobster Ink

BASED

Cape Town, South Africa

SPECIALIZATION

  •   Strategic Planning  
  •   Marketing Strategy  
  •   Sales Management  
  •   Business Strategy  

Lobster Ink is the hospitality education system that educates staff and management within the hospitality industry worldwide, using the most detailed, high-definition courses on international skills, international standards and product knowledge.



Kim Haasrud

Liquid Architecture

BASED

Phoenix, Arizona

SPECIALIZATION

  •   Drink development  
  •   Beverage program development  
  •   Mixology & bartender training  
  •   Training manuals  
  •   Training videos  
  •   Cocktail presentations  
  •   Marketing (Consumer & Trade)  
  •   Strategic partnerships  
  •   Bar design  
  •   Media Appearances  
  •   Special events  

LIQUID ARCHITECTURE is a full-service beverage consultancy delivering top-of-class beverage programs for spirit brands, restaurants, hotels, and special events. Founded in 2002, the company started with a simple tenet: a cocktail is not just a drink, it is an experience that brings together fresh ingredients and premium spirits to engage the senses.



Andy Hagerman

Design Gym

BASED

New York, New York

SPECIALIZATION

  •   Business Strategy  
  •   Sustainability  
  •   Monetization  
  •   Corporate Social Responsibility  

The Design Gym empowers people to lead design thinking in their organization. We teach workshops, build community, and spark culture change within clients.



Francesco Lafranconi

Southern Wine & Spirits

BASED

Las Vegas, Nevada

SPECIALIZATION

  •   Mixology  

Native Italian Francesco Lafranconi first jumped behind a bar when he was 18 years old and gradually gained valuable experience in Europe before catching on with Southern Wine & Spirits in 2000. He relocated to Las Vegas and now works as their National Director of Mixology & Spirits Educator. Along the way, he also developed the company’s Academy of Spirits and Fine Service, a 12-week educational program that’s since instructed hundreds of bartenders about spirits, cocktails, aesthetics, tools, tasting, techniques and more. He even makes time to consult on bar programs at establishments like the Windows Lounge and Bar Toscana in Los Angeles.



Lou Trope

LJ Trope & Co LLC

BASED

Parker, Colorado

SPECIALIZATION

  •   Restaurant Concept Development  
  •   Food and Beverage Operations  
  •   Beverage Program Development and Strategy  
  •   Operations Assessment and Performance  

Innovative restaurant concept development from market research through concept development to operations. Comprehensive beverage program and strategy development for operators as well as suppliers to maximize the opportunity. Cutting edge ideas with real world results.