Extremely dedicated and adaptable Event/Program Director with vast experience in planning a wide variety of events of all scales. Able to multi-task and manage a large staff effectively. Current in all new technological entertainment and display options. Excellent breadth of event management experience.• Work with senior management and local businesses to develop events to fund center and promote its programs and services.• Review event plans for feasibility, developing realistic timelines and cost projections.• Manage relationships with local businesses, political leaders and prominent community members.• Lead and train staff of 25 people on execution and preparation of events.• Plan and execute up to +/-80 events a month• Sound familiarity with current audiovisual technology• Manage all nonprofit and charitable plans for the company• High project organizational and management skills

Skilled Construction Project Manager with 3 years of experience developing thorough plans and efficient strategies to accomplish large-scale projects. Provided expert project and program leadership, to ensure on-time, on-budget, on-spec delivery with a focus on risk management and predictable results. Ensured that the project produces the required deliverables, to the required standard of quality and within the specified constraints of time and cost, and in alignment with customer expectations. • Oversee construction management, budgeting, scheduling, safety oversight, scope development and contract administration• Manage team for projects through full development phase, resulting in shorter construction timelines• Lead bidding process for projects and law inspections• Find innovative ways to minimize capital expenditures while ensuring that scope, schedule, budget and quality goals are met• Oversaw ongoing development and implementation of brand construction standards• Advised selection of design and engineering professionals• Created project timelines and weekly reports documenting current status• Brainstormed and implemented methods to minimize capital expenditures while ensuring that scope, schedule, budget and quality goals were met• Oversaw ongoing development and implementation of brand construction standards

Directs food and beverage operations for restaurants, banquets, and beverage carts. Directly responsible for all FOH operational costs and inventory. Hires, trains, and managed employees while maintaining a positive work environment..• Planned and Managed over 1000 events; Ranging in attendance from 8 to 7800 people.• Events included weddings, non-profit events, wine tastings, concerts, corporate events• Developed sponsorships and donations for the Live at the Garden concert series• Payroll-Billing-Inventory Control and Code enforcement for Rentals Department• Managed Garden staff and volunteers for events• Consistently created repeat business by ensuring outstanding guest satisfaction

Bar Manager with expertise in general operations management, staff development and training, recruitment and vendor negotiations. Improved team strength by exhibiting steadfast leadership in high pressure situations, providing direction, and listening attentively to employees' concerns and ideas.• Recruited, hired and trained staff in all aspects of daily operations• Created and implemented purchasing manual for the restaurant• Consistently created repeat business by ensuring outstanding guest satisfaction.• Maintained profitable food, liquor and labor costs.• Directed Bartending operation, overseeing seamless beverage service • Managed all day to day operations for the bar• Motivated a high-performing team of team of ten bartenders and bar backs. • Consistently created repeat business by ensuring outstanding guest satisfaction

Oversaw daily restaurant operations and all front of house staff. Improved ordering and inventory management. Worked to improve overall organization and maintain all health standards in accordance with state and federal laws and regulations. Responsible for special event planning and seasonal forecasting.• Researched market trends and changed the bar menu to reflect those trends while implementing specials to spark innovation and monitor the market for future changes.• Maintained strong vendor relationships.• Implemented stricter inventory control initiatives and reduced overall waste.• Manage all phases of event planning from concept to completion: respond to event inquiries; establish budget; design menu and ascertain F/B minimum to adhere to budget; write contract; host event.