Advising owners and operators in the catering / hospitality industry regarding all aspects of the business. Specializing in management, sales,design and finance.

• As business owner for over 35 years, grew start-up catering company to $10 million gross annual sales, 400-plus employees, and 7 venues• Built corporation from ground up, growing it into multi-million dollar corporation with 7 permanent venues across NJ and over 400 employees, increasing gross sales from $500,000 to $10 million gross annual sales through purchasing and operating banquet facilities, securing exclusive off-premises contracts with variety of public and private venues, and acquiring private event contracts• Oversaw all business functions, including finances and budget, location acquisition, human resources, employee benefits, accounts payable and receivable, project management, event logistics, contract negotiations, public and community relations, customer service, online and social mediapresence, and advertising and marketing as corporation owner for over 35 years• Directed team of senior planners in management of all major events, including 5,000-guest, full-course, sit-down dinners for two NJ Governor’s Inaugural Balls; two presidential fundraisers;American Cancer Society luncheons; and Power of Pink luncheon • Collaborated with team of professionals with specific expertise, including accountants, attorneys, insurance agents, business consultants, creditors, and web developers to properly run business andmaximize profits while minimizing expenses• Developed departments, then appointed department heads and facility management teams while overseeing logistics and continually streamlining standard operating procedures as business continued to expand across multiple locations, maintaining constant communication with company leaders to ensure compliance with company’s protocols and policies for optimal customer service andproper event contract execution