Event Management ~ Sales and Marketing ~ Guest/Client Services

  Performance-driven Director offering dynamic track record in promoting, booking, planning, coordinating, and managing successful corporate, social, private, and fundraising events; specialization in food/beverage and hospitality

  Expertise in hiring, training, developing, and directing management and support teams; have led as many as 60 staff to optimize productivity, efficiency and service levels

  Effectively develop and implement policies, procedures and employee/operational manuals

  Excel in sourcing vendors, negotiating contracts and managing purchasing to ensure competitive pricing, terms and services

  Strategically allocate and administer budgets to optimize use of resources, control costs and boost bottom-line profits

  Valuable background in steering start-ups from concept through launch and driving growth to multi-million dollar annual revenue production

  Strong communication, presentation and interpersonal relation skills; BA in Communications

Director of Food & Beverage/Catering Director

Indian Creek Country Club-Bal Harbour, FL; 2010-2016

  Successfully steered full-scope food and beverage along with catering operations for high-end exclusive country club; resigned due to relocation to VA; remotely supported employer in training replacement

  Strategically planned and facilitated broad range of corporate and social events, from negotiating vendor contracts and coordinating logistics through overseeing all services and managing staff

  Effectively trained, developed and directed 60-member team

  Cost-effectively developed and implemented department budgets to maximize profits

Concept/Opening Consultant

Jackson s Bar & Grille-Fort Lauderdale, FL; 2008-2009

  Spearheaded launch of upscale 200+ seat bistro from concept through opening; included generating budgets

  Actively hired and trained all front of house staff, including management; included developing and implementing manuals and company policies

  Collaborated with Executive Chef in developing and pricing menu

  Sourced vendors and established productive relationships

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General Manager/Partner

Fish, a restaurant-Fort Lauderdale, FL; 2005-2008

  Successfully took restaurant from concept and opening to a multi-million dollar contemporary, up-scale seafood restaurant offering 200+ seating area and banquet room along with extensive wine list; included hiring, training and managing 50 staff along with developing and implementing manuals and policies/procedures

  Expanded revenue channels by promoting, booking and coordinating private events

  Strategically allocated budgets to control costs and meet aggressive P&L goals

  Managed all wine and liquor ordering; built dynamic vendor relationships

Private Events Manager/Assistant Manager

Jackson s Steakhouse-Fort Lauderdale, FL; 2000-2005

  Launched career booking, coordinating and managing events for classic steakhouse specializing in business clientele and private parties

  Successfully raised $3M+ for Dan Marino foundation by planning and running annual events

  Expertly managed 50 staff; maximized performance by facilitating weekly motivational and training meetings

  Consistently focused on delivering world-class guest services vital to building loyalty and driving revenue growth

Florida Atlantic University

Bachelor of Arts-Communications; 2001

Associate of Arts; 2000

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