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- Partner with hotels, restaurants, and culinary organizations to connect them with top-tier talent- Foster meaningful client relationships and understand unique hiring needs- Deliver high-quality solutions that contribute to both business growth and operational success- Leverage a deep understanding of the hospitality landscape, emerging industry trends, talent acquisition strategies- Offer targeted support to enhance my clients' ability to build effective teamsThrough market research, strategic networking, and a commitment to excellence, I aim to drive both business expansion and client satisfaction, ensuring that our agency remains a trusted partner in the competitive world of hospitality recruitment.

United States

- Manage hiring and communication across an average of 10-15 clients (15-25 assignments) at one time- Collect in depth job requirements and curate individualized interview questions based on client needs- Recruit and conduct outreach across numerous platforms such as LinkedIn, Indeed, Culinary Agents- Interview prospective candidates to determine behavioral and cultural fits based on client needs- Compile detailed candidate presentations & cohesive reference check reports to present to client- Identify gaps in interview funnel, recommend proactive changes, advise clients based on market trends

New York City

- Ensure that operations run smoothly amongst different departments throughout the hotel- Actively recruit employees, hire, and instill standard operating systems for each position- Handle all FOH scheduling for a team of 60 staff members- Increase revenue by implementing new ideas and creative approaches to the business- Possess high energy, personality, and charisma to create positive company culture- Follow correct protocol in disciplinary action and performance feedback- Develop positive and long-term direct relationships with key business contacts- Effectively and professionally resolve contractual and commercial issues and disputes- Ensure that safety standards are enforced- Monitor the weekly inventory and stock control- Proficient use of Toast both on front end and back end of house

Brooklyn, Ny

- Provided leadership for the day-to-day running of various departments for this high-volume venue- Possessed high energy, personality, and charisma and created positive company culture- Hired, trained, and led a large team of staff and provided discipline and performance feedback- Developed positive and long-term direct relationships with key business contacts- Effectively and professionally resolved contractual and commercial issues and disputes- Monitored the weekly inventory and stock control- Created cocktail programs to integrate into seasonal menu changes- Proficient use of Aloha both on front end and back end of house

Greater New York City Area

- Wrote original content for an array of different clients in tech and software, arts, and PR industries- Strategically used keywords in body, tags, and descriptions to gain most search engine traffic- Ensured that client websites were filled with optimal keywords- Wrote effective call-to-action statements- Oversaw a team of 10+ writers to produce high-quality content for clients on strict deadlines- Excellent command of SEO tools for keyword optimization: BuzzSumo, Keyword Planner, Ubersuggest- Designed and drafted email outreach campaigns and drip campaigns - Compiled weekly reports to present to clients which overviewed both organic and paid progress- Created monthly strategy proposal documents customized to each client

Greater New York City Area

- Rapidly promoted from writer to editor of online lifestyle magazine- Managed a team of writers, reviewed prospective applicants, and made active hires- Approved pitches, created topic ideas, and followed trends across numerous social media platforms- Gained experience with marketing and social media, and co-managed Facebook and Instagram accounts

San Juan Del Sur, Nicaragua

- Conducted hostel check-in and check-out procedures, oversaw the daily operations of food and beverage, and responded to guest concerns in a timely fashion.- Monitored inventory levels and placed orders for products and supplies- Organized activities and special events to interact and engage with guests directly- Oversaw and maintained smooth operation of weekly Sunday Funday event which quickly became the highest volume event in Central America

Rayong, Thailand

- Developed curriculums incorporating basic English skills for classes from Kindergarten - 8th grade- Created listening, reading, and writing activities for classrooms of 50 students, ages 4-12- Privately tutored groups of children ages 5-10 as well as one-on-one sessions- Privately tutored one-on-one and groups of adults in levels from beginner to advanced

Ba, Art History & Fine Arts

Activities and Societies: Chi Omega Women's Fraternity

High School Diploma, K-12