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Chicago, IL, US

Chicago, IL, US

Head of Operations for Fruition Restaurant and Mercantile dining & provisions. Oversaw seven member management team at two separate restaurants and 100+ hourly employees between both.

Responsible for daily operations of Fruition Restaurant, an 14-year old institution in Denver's dining culture.

Fruit receival, tank transfer and management, barrel work and bottling prep working with Bordeaux varietals from Coombsville estate and select Napa AVAs.

Cazadero, CA, US

Forklift and Confined Spaces certified. Gravity-flow and native fermentation winery focusing on Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from extreme Sonoma Coast (Fort Ross-Seaview AVA) estates. Fruit receival, tank transfer and management, barrel work and bottling prep.

Sydney, NSW, AU

Wine and juice movements, additions, filtering, plunging, barrel work, cleaning, machinery & equipment operations for 10,000-ton winery specializing in Sauvignon Blanc, with additional focus on Pinot Noir and Methode Traditionelle.

Los Angeles, California, US

Consecutive year-to-year revenue growth. Restructured Sales department to maximize productivity and revenue opportunities, including sales standards, and direct-report job responsibilities.Refined and expanded Marketing efforts, including print ads, website and e-mail, client relations and brand identity.Highlights: Tom Ford FW15 presentation, Louis XIII.

Los Angeles, California, US

Sales manager for events department.

Denver, Colorado, US

Events & Marketing ManagerConsecutive year-to-year private dining revenue growth. Oversaw home-venue Sales and Marketing, liaised on national efforts.Highlights: LA Food & Wine, Neon Carnival at Coachella, Sundance Film Festival, LA Times’ The TasteClients: Creative Artists Agency, HBO, Fox, Credit Suisse, Sony Pictures Classics, Latham & Watkins and.

Opening team leader. Worked with Michael Voltaggio and GM Josh Goldman in developing service program. Innovative, ‘modern Los Angeles’ cuisine. GQ Magazine “Best New Restaurant in America”

Opening team leader. Mexican cuisine education from Rick Bayless. Highlights: LA Times’ 3-star review, Los Angeles Magazine Best New Restaurants in LA, Conde Nast Traveler, Hot List

Yountville, CA, US

Opening staff member. Extensive pre-opening development in service theory and technique. Hospitality training with Laura Cunningham. Culinary education from Rory Herrmann and Jeff Cerciello.Highlights: LA Times’ 3-star review, Los Angeles Magazine Best New Restaurants in LA

Denver, Colorado, US

Opening staff member. $280,000 yearly sales, $115/person average. Assisted in developing wine list. Staffed in-house parties for Island Def Jam Grammy party, Paramount Vantage Oscar party, InStyle Oscar party, and FOX Sports Superbowl Party.

Assistant to the Women’s Vice President. Coordinated buying trips to London, Milan, Paris. General office procedures including: filing, faxing, answering phones, data-entry and e-mail correspondence.

Promoted from Host to Server, then Floor Manager. Opening and Closing duties for extremely popular, fine dining restaurant in West Hartford, CT.

Lead server at upscale coffee and martini bar featuring eclectic European and Asian-fusion menu. Trained barista familiar with many espresso and coffee drinks, as well as more than fifty types of loose-leaf teas. Worked with bar manager in creating new additions to city‘s top-rated martini list.

Responsible for daily operations of independent boutique featuring men’s and women’s designer clothing. Labels include Nicole Farhi, Etro, Nice Collective, Tocca, Diane von Furstenburg, Belstaff, Rebecca Taylor, Lacoste, James Perse, Taavo Somer, LaRoc, and more.

San Francisco, CA, US

Visual Merchandising Associate for Gap and Banana Republic stores throughout Milwaukee and Greater Chicago Area. Charged with implementing visual changes based on seasonal aesthetic, sell-through, and strategy. Primary focus on Banana Republic and Gap Mayfair Mall. Also handled new store openings for the district.

Bachelor'S Degree, English - Creative Writing

Diploma, General Education