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Los Angeles, Ca, Us

Founded with the mission to bring expertise, knowledge, and profitability back to the independent venues. With 16+ years as operators and F&B directors at prestigious restaurant groups and music venues we were able to perfect the approach to maximum profitability. During COVID everyone was hurt badly but the ones hurt most of all were the independent venues who didn’t have the large corporate backing or credit to survive. We bring the large scale buying power, relationships and knowledge to the people who need it the most. We give you the power to take back your license and business.We live to help the people who love what they do.

Los Angeles, California

General Manager of Food and Beverage for DLS's portfolio of Los Angeles VenuesHave the distinct privilege of providing a memorable guest experience for every single patron who steps through the doors regardless of if it’s a ticketed concert or a high profile event.

Manhattan Beach, California

Greater Los Angeles Area

Manage historic Shrine Auditorium and Expo Hall (6,300 capacity Auditorium / 5,000 capacityExpo Hall).Multiple high volume events including EDM, concerts, televised award shows and private parties.Supervise staff of 75 (bartenders, servers, bar backs, chefs and kitchen staff), ensure HR compliance and manage weekly payroll.Assist operations team in developing security and logistics plans for events.Oversee product ordering and control.Monitor consumption trends to maximize sales and profits.Prepare financials for each venue.Consistently surpassed budget and achieved highest per cap of all AEG venues nationwide.Developed local craft beer program and implemented at multiple venues. Program to be rolledout nationwide.Assisted in design of food/beverage areas and portable bars with architects, contractors andothers during renovations.Formerly managed and currently support 800 capacity El Rey Theatre and 2300 capacity Club Nokia as needed

Greater Los Angeles Area

Oversee and supervise assistant, interns, volunteers, security, beverage and hospitality forfestival’s lounge.Work with sponsors on optimal placements of products and displays to maximize visibility andeffect.Manage the bar, bartenders and successful safe operation of “open” bar during regular hours andspecial events.Manage guest lists, VIP’s, inventories, stock, patron requests and day to day functions

Greater Los Angeles Area

Coordinate logistics, permitting and promotion of nationally sponsored, celebrity attended eventsof 5000 people.Design and implement site, traffic and sponsor plans to maximize effectiveness, exposure andprofitability.Manage crews of fourteen (14) and over one hundred (100+) volunteers.Coordinate equipment rentals, vendors and emergency personnel for each event.Obtain proper alcohol permits and licenses from proper permitting authorities in various cities nationwide• Create and manage budgets, inventories, marketing, expenses, travel arrangements andreconciliation’s• Promote events using social/conventional media, print and grass root marketing techniquesnationwide

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, 3.99

Activities and Societies: Beta Gamma Sigma : International Business Honor Society inductee

Bachelor'S Degree, Communication And Media Studies