Analyze market and create an effective business plan. Create all recipes, menus, job descriptions; all aspects of this successful business. Develop marketing and sales strategies to increase customer acquisition, penetration and revenue, logo, website design and branding to create a consistent and dynamic venue. Develop relationships within the community to develop catering and event sales. Orchestrate events, with budgets of up to $15,000, for up to 650 guests. Monitor staffing levels in all areas to ensure exceptional service. Initiate a customer service survey to affect continuous improvements. Continue to develop delicious menus to include healthy and clean recipes. Has earned a reputation for producing dining experiences exceeding customer expectations. Featured in 3 issues of Tuscaloosa Magazine, Tuscaloosa News, awarded Best New Business in West Alabama, featured in Top 50 Best Restaurants in Alabama, and the Top 10 Restaurants in Tuscaloosa.

Raised the number of community volunteers from 18 to 123. Wrote volunteer training manuals and taught all volunteers. Taught classes in Grief and Bereavement, Caregiving and Stress Management. Wrote material and conducted a seminar to all staff and volunteers of Hospice Laughter Heals. Attended conferences by National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization and the Alabama Hospice Organization, receiving CEU’s in Ethics, Risk Management, Embracing Diversity and Positive Problem Solving. Initiated and presented town talks in all areas of West Alabama to educate and raise awareness of Hospice of West Alabama. Founded and composed a monthly newsletter to further staff, volunteers, patients and community in a consciousness of support.

Designed and manufactured a children’s clothing line dedicated to assisting children in the realization they are a special and unique gift and that they can become whatever they choose to be.I AM was featured in Victoria Magazine, Kids Vogue Magazine and two European published magazines. The line was sold in 623 stores in 3 countries. It was in featured in merchandise market showrooms in New York, Atlanta, Dallas, and Chicago.