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Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex

Regions of North Texas, Oklahoma & Nebraska

Dallas, Tx & Atlanta, Ga

Working as a hybrid sales and operations role, the Senior Network Manager is responsible for soliciting new accounts, entertaining and maintaining relationships with existing accounts. Responsible for growing our partner network by strategically recruiting & selling our platform to chefs/restaurants. Develop and conduct persuasive sales presentations for prospective partners. Conduct daily cold calls, emails and in-person visits to prospective and current partners. Build new menus and client proposals. Track communications in CRM tool, responsible for achieving KPI's in designated territory. Support the tech team with creating and designing enhancements and improvements to the platform.

Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex

Launched a new position at IKEA, led and implemented the commercial strategy in collaboration with relevant stakeholders. Led the implementation of the store's IKEA Retail Food communication strategy. Continuously monitor units, competitors and the market to identify and capitalize on commercial opportunities. Responsible to steer food pricing and ensure competitive pricing through collaborating with internal stakeholders. Responsible for forecasting and setting sales & supply plan in line with financial goals. Actively cooperate with all key stakeholders within commercial and beyond to secure integration, common focus and to maximize impact.

Dallas, Texas, United States

Sought after to rejoin the company by assisting in the reopening post COVID-19 of Virgin’s recently third location where I managed 3 F&B outlets that produce $13 million in annual revenue. Focused on integration of multiple 3rd party food delivery systems and development of POS systems applications. Actively steered pricing and labor to focus on the improvement of P&L. Led the F&B on-boarding and continued development process.

Austin

Opening team for the hotel & residence, managed 4 F&B outlets that are projected to produce $5 million in annual revenue. Partnered with stakeholders to integrate a new market POS system throughout the property. Led F&B tech contributing to progressive development tools. Partnered with other departments to identify and promote sales growth opportunities for F&B. Focused on financial forecasting for the new opening year and next.

San Francisco Bay Area

Opening team for the hotel, I managed 3 F&B outlets & banquets teams. Partnered with the outside team to integrate a POS system for the property. Collaborated in building a base application system for future opening properties to utilize. Focused on reduction of costs and labor to drive bottom line numbers. Successfully contributed to building the infrastructure and standards of the operation. Assisted sales & marketing teams at 3rd party events to promote hotel offerings.

San Francisco Airport Marriott Waterfront

Throughout 5 F&B outlets that produced $13 million in annual revenue I managed operations, organized and structured the department through renovations of each outlet. Attended food shows to assist in development of new dining concepts for each outlet for post renovation launch. Re-formatted MICROS system for efficiency within the operation. Led the POS initiatives of development on property. Forecasted & budgeted F&B P&L to identify key turning points for financial success of the department. Developed MIT’s to become successful managers leading various outlets.

Marco Island, Florida

Supervised 3 F&B operations, conducting daily operations to produce $16 million in revenue. Worked alongside celebrity chef and attended PR events to represent the hotel. Created SOPs to improve service standards. conducted classes on beverage education for guests and staff. Integrated food and beverage menus into ipad software and POS systems.

Jersey City, New Jersey

Designed and structured catering standards through writing and implementing SOPs for daily training. Managed offsite venue operations. Drafted menu and contracts for client approval. Scheduled event staffing, trained and developed colleagues to be successful in various positions.

Vero Beach, Fl

Bba, Culinary Arts, Food Business Management

Level Ii