Secure Talent, Assist in Marketing & Promotion, Stage Manage, Emcee

Account Executive / Benefit Event Production / Volunteer DJ

Secure top culinary talent for live demonstrations throughout duration of The State Fair of Texas.

Planning and execution in all aspects of opening new restaurant concept for incubator group in West Dallas development.

Coordinate processing of statewide catering sales. From quotes to contracts, product purchasing to plate presentation. All aspects between.Introduce, maintain, and foster growth in customer relations through personal interaction and individual attention. Logistics of all off-site Full Service Caterings for multi concept events. Events tailored to exceed customer expectations and meet location capabilities. Assisted in opening three new locations. Duties included entire décor of facility as well as counsel on operational arrangement. Provided design support for refurbishing of three existing facilities.Negotiate sponsorship and marketing-trade agreements to promote brand, as well as cultivate community growth. Institutions such as SMU, KNON Radio, Bedford Blues Fest, etc. Book and maintain live performance schedule for in-house entertainment. These events provide an immediate and direct impact on location’s bottom line. Accumulated contacts with record labels, venues, agents and artists.

Star dining & concierge service to private aviation clients.24hr host & liaison service to VIP clients visiting areas of operations. Catering solutions for charter customers, flight attendants, and FBO operators for VIP cliental. Successfully expanded business to facilities in Denver, Miami, San Francisco, and Chicago. Trained production staff in all aspects of in-flight catering.Worked with culinary personnel in initial equipment and product placement. Traveled for extended periods of time during expansion period.Assisted existing customers and employees in transition of company when purchased by Air Chef.

Managed day-to-day operations for several multi-concept units at DFW AirportFormulate comprehensive business re-structure following Sept. 11, 2001.Worked in tandem with airport authority and Homeland Security personnel in new hire, vendor, and existing employee verifications.