• REAL ESTATE--Specializing in people, not just properties. Facilitating the sell of residential and commercial, investment, HUD and foreclosed properties, short sales, REO, leasing and staging properties for highest sell price.• SPECIAL EVENTS–Planned and coordinated conferences, meetings for a diverse portfolio. Developed program content and administered budgets. Arranged all on-site logistics, including transportation, accommodations, meals, guest speakers and entertainers and visual support. Managed all aspect of several major fund-raising campaigns resulting in a significant increase in contributions raised for each function over prior years. Generated extensive media coverage through effective promotional and public relations strategies. Implemented creative sales strategies to capitalize on consumer trends and penetrate new markets.• EXECUTIVE CHEF–Distinguished service as a Chef/Manager, consistently achieving reputation for the highest quality services. Expert in Culinary Art trends, such as food preparation, menu development, event planning/catering and inventory purchasing and control. Attracted upscale clientele gaining repute for culinary expertise and memorable concepts. Achieved annual revenues of 900,000 in proprietorships, and more than $3 million dollars of food sales for companies, maintaining a 39% food and beverage cost without compromising quality of products.