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New York City Metropolitan Area

Manage all aspects of social media marketing strategyfor startup media companyDevelop strategy to grow and scale company visibilityReach out to brands and build relationships withadvertisersDevelop monetization strategy for new and existingprojects

Chicago, Illinois

Wrote SOP's and guidelines, re-structured steps of service elevating the guest experience directly improving reviews.Trained FOH staff, re-structured host's optimizing flow and sequence of service. Opened venue to reservations via multiple booking platforms.

Assisted in opening the first hotel on Nashville's famed lower broadway. Helped ensure that all OS&E is in place before 10 day opening countdown begins. Assisted all departments in completing pre-opening tasks. Post-opening, ensure front office and welcome team are trained and adept in FOSSE PMS system.

AC / MOXY Atlanta Midtown

Opened the worlds first dual branded Moxy hotel. AC / Moxy. Created opening cocktail menu for High Note rooftop lounge garnering local recognition as rooftop cocktail destination. Designed bar layout for optimal performance. Ensured that all brand standards perfectly met. Seek out talent who excel in customer service, while remaining creative and pushing.

Greater Nashville Area, TN

Create cocktail menu for legendary whisky bar, and notable Nashville restaurant “404” kitchen. Two outlets in one well curated space, garnering “best of cocktail lists” in both eater and Nashville scene. Train staff, order liquor, N/A bev, maintain ice program, glassware, and all essentials of bar operations- set to pars maintaining below a 19% cost.

Nashville, Tennessee

New hotel opening- I worked with the bar staff to educate and develop skillset. Met with the general manager and lead sommelier daily to develop brand training, wine knowledge, and in-house events to pass on to bar staff.Responsible for quality control and consistency behind the bar in both 230 seat restaurant and busy rooftop cocktail bar with an annual.

Nashville, Tennessee

Curate seasonal cocktail menu based on brand partnerships and market demand. Create PO's using birchstreet, work closely with corporate F&B controller to maintain below a 17% cost. Complete monthly inventory using accubar and complete P&L reports. Conduct regular CGS audits to avoid glassware shortages. Oversee the wellbeing of all aspects of the beverage.

Savannah, Georgia Area

Bartender at award winning cocktail program. Formerly the Avia hotel, Andaz quickly became the premiere cocktail destination for Savannah, and in many ways cultivated the now thriving beverage scene in Savannah by inspiration. Here I maintained a near encyclopedic knowledge of classic cocktails and worked closely with the food and beverage director and.