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Instawork is an on-demand talent platform that connects professionals with light industrial, foodservice, and hospitality businesses near them. We're building the essential hiring engine that empowers the growing, diverse workforce of the gig economy.Instawork is transforming how companies engage professionals and replacing the traditional methods of hiring, managing and sourcing talent - and in this process, empowering the independent workforce.

New Jersey, United States

LIME Painting® specializes in painting, coatings, and surface restoration for custom homes and businesses, but we exist to help you fall in love with your home.

Hospitality Services

Led Eastern Region in Staffing and Commercial Cleaning Operations focusing on the hospitality industry. Oversaw all aspects, including account management, operations, business development, sales & marketing, client relationships, talent acquisition, and P&L management. Specialized in performance leadership, exceeded expectations in driving results and increasing team productivity in all projects.• Led, supported, and motivated staff of 15 account managers servicing over 500 hospitality clients across 10 cities in the Eastern US.• Drove significant increases in recruiting performance leading Talent Acquisition Teams.• Leveraged excellent problem-solving & decision-making skills to de-escalate urgent and critical situations.

New York, New Jersey, North Carolina, South Carolina

Spearheaded day-to-day operations for complex home improvement retail stores, including developing strategies to improve customer experience, drive retail and specialty sales performance, and improve profitability while maintaining high store standards and a positive working environment for 20+ managers and 180+ hourly associates. Delivered excellent customer service while exceeding high level customer demands, resolving complaints, and providing quick & efficient service. • Nominated as “Store Manager of the Year” recognized as 1 of 4 managers in region of 120 stores.• Top Divisional Sales and Service Award; recognized as 1 of only 6 stores in the company of 1800+.• Achieved Double Digit Comp Sales Award• Regional Customer Service Award recognized for top service scores in the region of 120 stores.• Highest District Employee Engagement Score.• Top Safety Store in the Company.

Garden City, Ny

Operated highest volume store in the company maximizing speed and efficiency while maintaining high standards of food quality and customer service. Focused on strong business growth opportunities to increase offsite catering services by growing partnerships with local business.

Spring Lake, New Jersey

Managed fine dining restaurant, weddings and banquets, and all beverage service. Duties included: staff supervisor, recruiting/hiring/training employees, building relationships with guests, inventory management, food/beverage/labor cost controls, and banquet sales.

Woodbridge, New Jersey

Managed Front and Back of House operations, building guest and employee relations, recruiting/hiring/training employees, purchasing and controlling inventory, forecasting sales and labor needs, and maintaining high quality of food, service and sanitation.• 2002 Opening Management Team, South Plainfield, NJ

Orlando, Florida

Hollywood & Vine Character Restaurant, Disney/MGM Studios - $7M Sales Per Year• Operated in high volume character dining location responsible for creating magical and memorable guest experiences, Cast Member service training, scheduling, food quality, and P&L controllable expenses.Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Café, Magic Kingdom Restaurant Operations - $20M Sales Per Year• Operated in the highest volume quick-service dining restaurant in the US managing over 150 people, responsible for scheduling, shift leadership, food quality, guest services, and maximizing sales through speed and efficiency.

Bachelor Of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Hospitality Management

- Baccalaureate Student of the Year - Baccalaureate Valedictorian, Hospitality Management - Student Senate Treasurer - Omicron Delta Kappa.

Retail Leadership Development Program