Hello, my name is Alex.
I am a cook currently living and working in the California Bay Area. By education, I am a designer. Born and raised in the Atlanta area. I studied at the Georgia Institute of Technology, where I received a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Design with a concentration in product development. As a designer, my job was to understand people. I found creative solutions to unique problems through a user-centered approach.
Professionally I have worked in an array of creative fields. As a student, I apprenticed under furniture maker Kendrick Anderson. Afterward, I worked as an intern at Creature LLC, an award-winning design firm in the Atlanta area. During this time I also worked simultaneously as a photographer for the College of Design at Georgia Institute of Technology while completing my education. After my graduation, I went on to work for the Demant Grill and Furniture company as a designer, fabricator, and photographer. All of this was predicated during my earlier years of school spent washing dishes and learning how to cook.
In the last few years, I have readjusted the course of my career. Brought on by hindsight and an insatiable desire, my focus now is back in the kitchen where I plan to continue my path towards becoming a chef. In school, I was taught how to think and approach things differently. My education has allowed me to step back and really understand what it is I am trying to solve and how I am going to achieve it. This has allowed me to approach the creativity of my food from a different mindset, one that I believe is both innovative and methodical.
Currently, I am working as a Commis at Lazy Bear in San Fransisco. When I am not cooking my other interests include drawing, photography, traveling, woodwork, snowboarding, hiking, and foraging. If you are interested in finding out more about me please check out my Resume or Instagram. And If you have any questions, comments, or concerns please don't hesitate to reach out via email or contact form.
