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Charlotte, Nc, Us

Charlotte, Nc, Us

- Ownership role overseeing all concepts.- Focus placed on continued growth and building of new concepts in the Carolinas.- Current concepts include: The Vintage Whiskey and Cigar Bar ~ Charlotte, The Vintage Whiskey and Cigar Bar ~ Gastonia, and The Wine Loft in South End.

Charlotte, Nc, Us

- Oversight of all things operational for one of the fastest growing hospitality groups in the region. - Development of management for both current and upcoming concepts being built.- Continuing to develop the ultimate guest experience in an array of environments.

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- Providing leadership, vision, and passion for Psalm 150's involvement with music ministry in line with the overall vision, purpose and mission of St. Mark parish and the Catholic Church as a whole.- Coordinating with the Director of Sacred Music to create and lead well planned and engaging Sunday liturgies and other opportunities with the youth programming. This includes leading and overseeing the music team (vocalists and instrumentalists). - Work with musicians at all levels of musicianship and experience to enhance and expand the existing music program.- Recruit, nurture, and coordinate the use of vocalists and instrumentalists in the music ministries of the parish.

Charlotte, North Carolina, Us

The area's finest establishment for exceptional hand-rolled cigars, in-house crafted cocktails, the best selection of local beers and boutique curated wines in a comfortable and relaxing atmosphere. The focus on excellence in our offerings and impeccable service make us an excellent choice to unwind, recharge and connect.- Charged with opening this concept from the ground floor, working with contractors and vendors to complete buildout and assemble a team of the area's finest hospitality workers to bring it to life. - Collaboration with the sister concept of the group, The Wine Loft, to drive traffic to new event ideas to properly showcase the team's culinary talent, along with our extensive beverage pairing suggestions, to create experiences for guests that are unlike any other in this market.

Elevating the customer experience one small step each day in boutique hotel setting.Adapting business processes to maximize revenue and profitability through each quarter, from private event holiday season to pandemic restrictions.Streamlining costs to maximize revenue by establishing new vendor partnerships, introducing cost-efficient and customer-favorite recipes, and addressing comps head-on with an emphasized focus on the level of expected service.

Dallas, Tx, Us

Making local businesses stronger than ever by giving them the technology tools they need to succeed in today's constantly-evolving marketplace.Helping the small competitor thrive in their market by giving them digital weapons in CRM, SEO, SEM spaces at reasonable cost - making sure their customers can find them wherever they may be online.

Dayton, Oh, Us

- Established as a SAAS consultant who specialized in automotive sales + finance knowledge while accomplishing lead program execution tasks, gathering competitive intelligence, and helping train other associates.- Responsible for fulfilling quotas of $2-2.5 million/sales year with industry-leading solutions in Sales, CRM and Aftermarket selling spaces.- Communication skills are of the utmost importance in this role, as I sold items that are not always essential to core business operations. Value proposition must be evident through careful operational analysis to ensure that the proposed end user is a proper fit for our solutions.- Presentation skills are required to be at a constant maximum, as I was responsible for clearly explaining to our customers how their operation can improve through product demonstrations, value propositions, as well as software and hardware technical expertise. - Finished at the top of one of the most intensive, award-winning Challenger Sales Training programs in the country to prepare for account management by going through dealership, online, internal, and classroom training at headquarters covering areas such as: dealership operations, sales techniques, market strategies, negotiations, and product training.

- Oversight of both Uptown + Ballantyne locations in all operational facets, and responsible for achieving multi-million dollar revenue goals at each location.- Direction of marketing and branding campaigns to re-establish the upscale name in the minds of the target demographic: the professional man. This included creation and management of all online content, social media marketing, and customized e-mail campaigns.- Transition of company data to completely new point of sale system to better capture opportunities for revenue and tracking metrics, including changing out merchant services and other vendors to assist in that process.- Management and development of a team whose skill sets can be applied to several services at either location based upon volume and store need. Recruitment of professional and experienced staff to build and maintain the reputation of the brand.- Implementation of inventory controls and creating better systems to track COGS, types of services to be offered, as well as research into creating a private label of product.

- Display an owner mentality as it pertains to the sales and service of the people in every aspect (particularly in controlling labor, food, beverage costs in proportion to sales)- Reconciling of store financials and inventory perpetuals on a daily basis.- Management of all staffing needs, including, but not limited to: hiring process, cross-training and development of key employees, scheduling, staff meetings, evaluations, etc.- Administer established rewards programs and promote marketing initiatives to maintain the quality of the brand as the company looks to expand.- Oversight of all social media marketing efforts and corresponding online content as they pertain to building the brand.

New York, New York, Us

- Responsible for service staff scheduling, shift support, and creating inventory control systems- Reconciling of store financials and inventory perpetuals on daily basis- Responsible for producing results in alcohol costs that maximize profit margins in a very competitive environment- Expected to create an environment on the floor with table touches that focuses on customer service, resulting in patrons becoming regulars and sales growing- Development of promotional agendas, VIP database and special event production that includes, but is not limited to: fashion shows, award shows, concerts and afterparties with major artists, and private events reserved for A-list celebrities

Gastonia, Nc, Us

- Developing mixologist skills while running various bars around the club; creating a rapport with the core membership to enhance their overall experience- Creating signature drink recipes behind Main Bar to enhance the daily club menu's appeal to both regulars and potential new members- Responsible for helping keep inventory controls efficient by monitoring liquor variety and pour counts- Making use of local contacts to bring in private parties and events to boost the regular weekly income for the store as a whole

Asheville, North Carolina, Us

- Managed service and kitchen staff in scheduling/on-floor operations of Pool Grill + special events- Developed inventory controls, cut costs in orders through Sysco, expedited lunch/dinner rushes- Bartender / Server experience used as needed to assist Clubhouse when shorthanded on staff- Cut labor and other department expenses by over 20% to adjust for economic times in 2008/2009

Bachelor Of Sciences, Business Management

High School Diploma, General Education