• Created and currently operate all facets of a private BBQ catering service featuring custom craft-smoked meats for private parties and events.• Developed all branding for the concept including the design and construction of a new custom website • Seamlessly integrated all major social media platforms into site and maintained digital presence including marketing, advertising, and sales lead generation• Manage all day-to-day operations including sales, scheduling, inventory, production, deliveries, accounting and HR responsibilities

• Developed and expanded a successful, award-winning, fast-casual restaurant concept, receiving recognition from the Food Network, Indpls Monthly, Indpls Star and other media• Gained expertise in day-to-day business management, logistics, inventory management, oversight of vendor relationships, negotiation of service agreements, purchase orders, employee management, and leases• Prepared and maintained financial reports and bookkeeping systems, including review of P&Ls, balance sheets, and invoicing•Managed large format events, festivals, onsite catering, promotions, coordinating stakeholders, attendees, brand exposure, and systems compliance• Effectively managed a team of thirteen employees, fostering a culture of professional development, accountability, loyalty, creativity, empowerment, and attention to detail• Implemented effective sales and marketing program for catering and events through use of traditional and digital strategies, including ambitious promotions, print advertising, and first-class customer service• Developed popup location at the Indianapolis Museum of Art, implemented branded customized concept for special events and seasonal installations• Managed licensed location at Indianapolis International Airport, overseeing quality control, assisting with profitability, and consulting on brand expansion• Improved profitability through strict attention to cost controls, efficient employee scheduling, strategic product ordering and aggressive negotiation of vendor contracts • Diversified revenue streams by negotiating and working with a regional distributor to develop retail and food service opportunities including development of the brand and sale of popular proprietary products in specialty food outlets, area restaurants, event venues and commercial accounts• Developed sales techniques and strategies to place King David hot dogs in over 90 accounts regionally by using persistent follow up, regular tracking of leads, and consistent messaging

• Produced over $1,000,000 of new business premiums in the Transportation Division in less than two years• Exceeded new business goal by more than 28% by successfully targeting prospects with a tenacious and measured sales strategy• Developed a customized “Return to Work” and safety program for a client, resulting in savings of over $50,000 in Worker’s Compensation insurance premiums

• Introduced a promotional campaign for a national brand to over 50 entertainment venues in the Indianapolis market using creativity and innovation to present fresh concepts to an established client • Developed and managed the annual budget for all marketing and special events• Enhanced management skills by overseeing team of up to twelve employees, including responsibilities for scheduling, termination, hiring and recruiting, serving as point of contact for employee benefits, onboarding of new employees, and training• Created and implemented sales strategies within the food, beverage, and hospitality industry, working with multiple brands and varied clients

• Gained experience handling consumer and corporate accounts and generated profitable relationships on behalf of the organization• Utilized ingenuity and originality in the planning and implementation of giveaway promotions, resulting in sell-out ticket sales for regular season basketball games