Dawn’s strong talent for working with people inspired her to take the leap into the real estate business. She is a hard worker and detail oriented -- skills that are essential to helping her clients’ real estate dreams come true. “I'm looking forward to helping people with one of their most important decisions and investments of their lives -- buying and selling their homes,” says DawnDawn aspires to make your real estate experience gratifying! She can be reached at the Terrie O’Connor office in Upper Saddle River at 201-327-7100 or on her cell phone at 551-427-9674. You can also e-mail her at dcortes@tocr.com

As owner of Live Love & Laugh that's exactly what I strive for, to assist my client's in living, loving & laughing a lot more while I plan, organize, decorate or cater an important event for them. May it be a special occasion, a change in life style, a move, a transition, or just needing an extra pair of hands.

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*Contributed and assisted the cafe' to obtain the best metrics in New Jersey.*Recruited, trained & developed managers and associates for various locations.*Strategetically scheduling personnel to ensure customer satisfaction while controlling labor cost.*Ensured proper procedures in preparing menu items so food quality and cost controls were met. *Facilitated safety standards to warrant Safe Serv procedures.*Responsible for purchasing & inventory. *Developed customer relations and processed complaint resolutions. *Promoted a positive team environment by implementing associate incentives.

*Negotiated & purchased a 2,000 sq. ft restaurant.*Operated as interior decorator & project manger for reconstructing kitchen & dining area. *Responsible for hiring, training and scheduling all personnel.*Maintained all financial records, employee payroll, quarterly taxes & all accounting. *Successfully expanded restaurant in 1994 to 4,000 sq. ft with alfresco dining. *Prepared all desserts and seasonal specialty menus.*Catering coordinator including menu planning, floral arrangements and decorating within client's budget. *Event Planner, such as wine tastings, comedy nite, murder mystery dinners.*Facilitated and organized monthly cooking classes. *Organized fundraisers for local interests. *Guaranteed food quality and safety standards were met through Safe Serv procedures.*Wholesaler of Giancarlo's specialty ravioli to surrounding restaurants & specialty stores.