Senior Loan Consultant at Better Mortgage Corporation

Manager of this fine-dining seafood restaurant with FOH and BOH duel responsibility, overseeing inventory, vendor management recipe cost matrixes and food cost in general. Achieving consistency in plating and food preparation has been a major achievement in the past 12 months. Staff training and guest relations are my FOH focus, ensuring that every guest has a memorable experience. During this time, we have achieved the best month in the restaurant's history, best days sales and broke that record a month later. We have also had the most profitable year since the restaurant opened 5 years ago.

As a result of a promotion from Sales Director to General Manager, I now lead a team of service fanatics with a common goal of making sure all our guests have the best culinary experience possible, any Way by all Means. As a customer-centric manager, my success is determined by the commitment and output of my team. I see my main function as ensuring that my team members have everything they need; training, motivation and a sense of belonging that will ensure they give of their best to our guests ensuring our objectives are achieved. By focusing on my team first our guests will always have a great time.

WM HB LLC is the retail arm of the Ways & Means Oyster House group of restaurants. Serving the finest in seafood, Ways & Means Oyster House in Huntington Beach is one of the most anticipated restaurant openings in Southern California. To compliment this gastronomic delight, our retail operation located next door to the restaurant will offer a broad selection of wine, cheese, condiments and many of the restaurant offerings, including picnic baskets for those who want to enjoy a spontaneous celebration of the sunset on the beach. Come and celebrate life with us.

Operated in the exclusive Jumeirah Golf Estates community and was regularly included in the top 5 agents of the month. Collaborative team member who provided guidance and support to junior staff, assisted in office duties as needed and served as office manager when office manager was unable to fulfill duties due to traveling.Oversaw several client's property portfolios and aided in their personal wealth management through investment protocols.Managed a portfolio of clients' properties; rentals, maintenance & financial reporting.Maintained database of available properties by having consistent communication with clients' landlords and other real estate agents.

Assisted with the establishment of operating systems and procedures within the company's early fazes.Managed client portfolios and assisted them with personal wealth management through investment protocols.Maintained database of available properties by having consistent communication with clients' landlords and other real estate agents.Worked as a collaborative team member within a diverse team of co-workers

Established a luxury property real estate company in the fledgling Dubai property market, that grew to become a recognized brand in the exclusive Emirates Living Estates. Drove business development and cultivated lasting relationships with clients, resulting in personal earnings in excess of $600,000 during this time.Implemented and managed strategy, finance, administration, prepared budgets, executed staff training and development as part of the daily operations in addition to personal sales and property management.

Manufacturer, procurer and wholesaler of South African artifacts.Identified an opportunity to supply the Duty Free shops in the 3 major international airports with unusual South African artifacts for purchase by departing tourists. Created products that included painted ostrich eggs, African art and indigenous musical instruments.Contracted to supply an exclusive line for the 1995 Rugby World Cup.Exclusive supplier to Derek Bauer – decoupaged his artwork onto ostrich eggs and other memorabilia.