Shannon has been working in some facet of the Hospitality Industry from the age of 16. After graduating from the University of Maryland, College Park with a degree in Dance Performance and Choreography, she headed to New York City. Her interest in the beverage world became evident during her time working at Blue Fin in The W Hotel Times Square, The General, and Lexington Brass. She is an intro level Sommelier through the Court of Sommeliers, and has numerous spirits and mixology certifications. Shannon is overjoyed to be able to combine her artistic nature with mixology while serving as Head Bartender at The Library at The Public, Joe’s Pub and The Public Theater.