Organize, lead, and train new front of house staff and managementConduct bi-weekly meetings with training crewDevelop campaigns for fundraising, training refreshers, and other goalsParticipate in all trainingKnowledge of and ability to transition between job titles: prep cook, server, bartender, lead trainerCommunicate with General Manager, Area Manager, Director of Corporate Training, Managers, and all staff to ensure goals are being met

Developed and managing company website, Google AdWords Campaign, FaceBook pageRecruiting clients through leads on website, facebook, Google, Angie's ListCommunicating with clients, company owner, sub-contractors and employeesCollaborating with various marketing agencies to create materials for clients

Completed all managerial paperwork - daily reports, sales, cash flow, vendor receipts, etc.Interviewed, processed, and trained new staff membersThorough knowledge of product and rate of saleResponsible for weekly store orders, cash flow, enforcing company policiesWork closely with vendors to ensure all products stockAdvocated for safe work environmentManaged any customer complaints and/or comments, used these opportunities to develop rapport

•Managed offsite location, trained and supervised site helper•Collaborated with other team members to develop new marketing techniques and improve products•Multi-tasked a quickly changing and fast-paced environment•Responsible for monetary aspects and inventory for each shift managed

•Counseled youth and adults with mental health diagnoses to increase independent living skills•Attended ongoing trainings and applied techniques from evidence-based practices, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, and Transition to Independence Model •Developed and maintained positive working relationships with others related to the client's progress, including families, therapists, psychiatrists, and school counselors•Observed and documented client medications and time spent working with clients to meet their personalized goals

• Attending Capitol Hill briefings, conference calls, coalition meetings • Conducting scholarly research and writing sign-on letters regarding societal issues facing young girls • Events: -Planned 95 Congressional lobby visits on Capitol Hill for 110 national conference attendees -Collaborated with Girl Scouts and Women’s Policy, Inc for Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day where 21 girls were able to come to DC and shadow women of Congress, attend press conference by and personally meet Speaker of House, and attend an event with the opportunity to meet two Olympians -Organized Congressional Host Committee for Annual Luncheon -Successfully directed nationwide campaign to recruit First Lady to be Honorary Chair for Girls Inc.

• Conducted individual sessions with client, and corresponded actively with foster and biological family, and other related professionals• Completed detailed reports, ensured assessments for client: annual physical, dental, therapy• Developed, produced and initiated creative project ideas for client• Shadowed other social workers to various meetings and attended court hearings weekly• Accountable for state vehicle

• Answered phones, scheduled client and professional meetings, and produced correspondence• Organized efficient and effective filing system, processed client litigation claims• Produced accurate transcript of dictation

• Completed and monitored bank deposits daily, filed invoices and relevant paperwork• Entered time sheet information into computer system and reviewed for accuracy• Managed invoices sent to clientele and payments received• Managed financial aspects of clientele accounts(i.e. escrows)

• Supervised and managed staff up to 15 persons• Accurately tracked daily and weekly finances, personnel hours, and supplies• Traveled to other stores if needed for short-term (shifts) or temporary placementWait Staff (2001-2002)• First year and a half; also part-time and as needed after promotion