Thirty plus years of experience in the restaurant industry has shaped me into the business professional I am today. I started my career in the restaurant/hospitality industry in high school. Worked my way through college and never turned back. I have managed just about every aspect of a restaurant. From Bar Manager to Kitchen manger to General Manager. Finished my career as a Regional Manager then turned the page to business ownership. I have owned several small bar/restaurants in the last 7 years. Being a small business owner takes grit, determination, drive and a willingness to do any job at a moments notice. The same kind of mentality that I carry in every aspect of my life. Do what it takes to get the job done! The management & ownership piece of my career lends itself very well to recruiting. I have done thousands of interviews in my time and have the where with all to know what it takes to identify if a candidate is going to be a turn key manager right out of the gate or one that will and can be molded into what is needed to get the job done. As business owners we are always looking to find the right pieces of the puzzle to make the machine work the way it is supposed to work and I can be the bridge to make that process easier for my clients and potential candidate. My first business, First Street Tavern won New Business of the Year 2016, best non-sports bar/tavern in Raleigh and surrounding areas and business of the year. My bottle shop, Corked & UnTapped won New Business of the Year 2020 . Any business will only be as good as its leadership and employees.