Jaymee Mandeville is an acclaimed mixologist, dynamic speaker, and innovative leader in the beverage industry with over 15 years of expertise. As founder of Jet Set Consulting LLC (est. 2023), she delivers strategic solutions across brand marketing with specialized focus in the beverage and hospitality sectors.

During her distinguished 10+ years with Bacardi as Director of Education, Mandeville orchestrated global partnerships, mentored ambassador teams, and developed cutting-edge analog and digital training platforms that elevated brand standards worldwide. She currently leads content and programming for Freepour App in continued collaboration with the global spirits portfolio.

Her entrepreneurial vision extends to co-founding JAS Functional Cocktails alongside a former Mezcal producer, as well as establishing Barrels & Honey Corporation with one of Bacardi's top beverage scientists. These ventures exemplify her talent for identifying emerging market trends and transforming them into innovative, commercially successful products.

Mandeville's comprehensive expertise has made her a sought-after consultant for prominent liquor, wine, and CPG companies. Her technical knowledge, paired with an approachable communication style, makes her exceptionally valuable on judging panels where articulating nuanced flavor profiles is essential.

With extensive global travel informing her perspective on international spirits and market trends, she brings both technical precision and cultural context to evaluation processes. Based in Manhattan, Mandeville artfully balances her professional endeavors with motherhood and her passion for the city's vibrant fashion and art scenes.