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• Direct the day-to-day operations of a 119-room hotel and 15,000 square foot convention center.
• Lead a team of six department heads that include accounting, sales, culinary, front office, housekeeping and engineering.
• Oversee the hiring, training and management of a staff of over 35 employees.
• Manage revenue of $3.8M.
• Budget hotel’s overall operation while ensuring cost and quality standards are maintained.
• Forecast monthly revenue, labor and expenses to ensure that… Show more Direct the day-to-day operations of a 119-room hotel and 15,000 square foot convention center.

Manhattan, Kansas, United States

• Directed the day-to-day food and beverage operations of a full-service hotel and 30,000 square food convention center.
• Led a team of 4 managers and a staff of 30 hourly employees that serviced the restaurant, culinary and event departments.
• Led and executed events ranging from 25 to 750.
• Acted as in integral part of the hotel's leadership team.
• Continually worked with culinary team to develop menus that have increased profit and customer satisfaction.
• Regularly… Show more Directed the day-to-day food and beverage operations of a full-service hotel and 30,000 square food convention center.

Manhattan, Kansas, United States

• Led the food and beverage operations of one of Kansas’ premiere golf courses.
• Directed all restaurant, catering and event operations.
• Managed recruiting and training of a diverse staff of 20 employees.
• Created unique new menus, resulting in increased customer satisfaction.
• Implemented high-quality training protocol and service standards.
• Successfully reduced operating costs while simultaneously improving product quality.

Manhattan, KS

Managed the day-to-day operations of an artisan butcher shop. · Responsible for ordering, inventory management, scheduling, social media management and daily and monthly reporting.· Reduced cost of goods by 10%. · Reduced labor costs by 25%.· Increased bottom line by 50% by reducing all costs.· Increased social media presence by 15%.

• 522 Events was a venue and event management company.
• Leaseholder and operator of the historic Wareham Opera House.
• Sold and facilitated a variety of events such as weddings, concerts, community and non-profit.

Fort Riley, KS

• Cultivated, grew, and maintained key business relationships to ensure the success of Riley’s Conference Center, the post’s premier event space and other business operations.
• Managed and drove revenue and profitability for several food and beverage outlets with a combined sales of $2M.
• Managed on-post catering events and banquets for guests ranging in size from 25 to 700.
• Interacted with key leaders within both Fort Riley and surrounding communities.
• Launched two unique… Show more Cultivated, grew, and maintained key business relationships to ensure the success of Riley’s Conference Center, the post’s premier event space and other business operations.
• Launched two unique and profitable food truck operations.

• Led food and beverage operations in a five-star continued care retirement community home to over 300 residents, including direct oversight of a $3M budget.
• Directed all community catering and event activities
• Managed recruiting and training of a diverse staff of 60 employees.
• Created unique new dining programs and menus, resulting in increased resident satisfaction rates.
• Implemented high-quality training protocol and service standards.
• Served as a member of the… Show more Led food and beverage operations in a five-star continued care retirement community home to over 300 residents, including direct oversight of a $3M budget.

• Oversaw all aspects of the food and beverage department of an active 199 suite hotel property. Consistently reduced labor, food, and liquor costs to generate profitable operations. Played a key role in managing.
• Played a key role in managing the acquisition and transition of the Guthrie Theatre in Minneapolis and the opening of a fine dining restaurant for James Beard award-winning Chef Tim McKee.
• Selected by… Show more Oversaw all aspects of the food and beverage department of an active 199 suite hotel property. Consistently reduced labor, food, and liquor costs to generate profitable operations. Played a key.
• Selected by executive management to oversee other operations during times of transition and change.
• Implemented standardized systems that increased guest satisfaction rates and corporate QA scores.
• Increased overall net profits by 100% and revenue by 5% versus budget throughout entire tenure. Show less

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Business Administration, Management And Operations

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