• Brought in $26,000 in sponsorships and donations through marketing efforts in 2023• Developed & implemented a social media strategy that increased Instagram followers by 28% in 6 months, 64% in 12 months• Assist in cultivating a strong brand identity across all digital platforms• Design, create, & manage website to reflect brand & it's target market• Create digital graphics, flyers, & forms using Adobe Creative Cloud, Canva, & Google Drive• Produce marketing campaigns based on trends & consumer preferences• Collaborate with team to identify & create business opportunities & build brand awareness• Plan & organize production, administration, & marketing projects & events• Establish standards & procedures to optimize company operations• Assist in the development & analysis of the annual operating budget & monitor spending activity to ensure it is followed• Provide accurate & timely financial reporting using Xero• Process invoices, pay bills, & submit purchase orders• Manage employees & conduct payroll using Gusto• Maintain knowledge of federal & state agency operations, town by-laws, & state employment & ethics laws

Drive online brand awareness, help create a brand image, design and upkeep website with Wix, create digital flyers and infographics using Adobe Creative Cloud and Canva, manage Instagram account, advise company on marketing tools and strategies, track social media analytics and use promotional tools, design and decorate office interior to reflect brand.

TIPS Certified and certified trainer.Have knowledge of beer, wine and cocktails and how to mix, garnish and serve drinks.Maintain a positive, upbeat attitude in order to provide the best customer service.Responsible for opening and closing the restaurant, including doing cashouts and closing paperwork accurately and ensuring the bar and restaurant are shut down properly.**NOTE: Possesses 12 years of restaurant industry experience not listed on LinkedIn (but happy to discuss!)

Provide fun, attentive and fast service to ensure customer satisfaction, memorize all food and beverage ingredients to have full knowledge of the menu and awareness of allergens, keep restaurant and designated section clean, expedite food and drinks in a timely fashion.

Promote business through networking and social media, schedule and host Noche Mexicana fundraisers, manage emails regarding social liaisons, conduct loyalty program data entry, take and submit photos of food, drinks, employees, etc. to corporate, manage restaurant events.

Engage with at-risk boys, grades 5th through 8th, to keep them off of the streets of Lawrence, a hotspot for gang activity, to help them not only thrive educationally and professionally, but also in all other aspects of life.Manage social media and blog, write press releases, create promotional videos and slideshows, communicate through Constant Contact, help with fundraising and promotional events.Exhibit cultural sensitivity and demonstrate patience and flexibility in working with young students.