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New York, Ny, Us

Supporting 3 floors of office space and 300 employees in maintaining, upgrading the facility including security preparedness, woodwork, paint, cleaning, minor HVAC and electrical, renovations, artwork, meetings and events, reception, catering and all general office support.

Available for small business consulting (including events & restaurants, retail, salons, consumer goods, artists, real estate) on idea generation and re-inventing, strategic planning, business development & scaling up, marketing and operations. I've got 20 years of experience in every aspect of small business up to and including general management and director level marketing. I've worked through the 2008 financial crisis as well as the recent pandemic and I understand the unique needs of small business. I can help you generate fresh ideas, bring in new business, cut operational costs and focus your marketing.

Investing in Detroit by assisting remote investors in obtaining compliance on their rental properties. We work in partnership on project management with various licensed general contractors on multiple projects at once from full scale renovations to lead remediation and everything in between. Based on City inspection results and necessary improvements recommended by us to bring properties with rentals into compliance and supply better than adequate housing and rental options to the Detroit public. We also provide property management services for remote investors whose properties we renovate.

Chicago, Illinois, Us

Catalyst Ranch is an innovator in the meetings and events business. I work to strengthen our client relationships and bring new clientele who share the idea that where you work helps how you work. I develop the strategic yearly plan for sales and marketing which includes an extensive public events calendar (https://www.catalystranch.com/public-events-at-the-ranch/), original content email marketing, website design & management, content strategy on a monthly basis and provide training, guidance and supervision to the Client Services & Special Events Managers, The Business Development Manager, the Digital Media Manager and the In-House Events Manager as we work together to develop and refine our client support services and grow our business.

Day to day office management including support for agents and brokers, process idea generation and implementation, meeting planning, A/R, A/P, inventory & ordering, marketing presentations and flyers, social media, setting up and conducting tours and updating online listings, network IT and troubleshooting.

Detroit, Michigan, Us

Sold restaurant and hotel venue space (15 rooms for up to 1,200 people) for The Radisson and The MET Hotel; achieved annual sales of $750K.Coordinated and executed events from inception to completion, arranged room layout, designed menus, managed AV and lighting, cultivated vendor relationships, and directed staff for fine dining groups, corporate meetings, weddings, bar/bat mitzvahs, training seminars, and fundraisers, and social gatherings.

Chicago, Illinois, Us

Operations Manager:• Manage day-to-day operations, ensuring that all meetings and events flow smoothly• Work closely with the Facilities Manager, Assistant Operations Manager and Shift Captains, building a cohesive team focused on excellent execution• Coordinate weekly with Client Services to take preemptive measures to counteract potential problems• Prepare bi-weekly payroll spreadsheet, accurately recording regular hours, overtime, vacation and sick days for all employees who clock in. Ensure the payroll expenses stay in line with business volume. • Ensure all meeting food orders are communicated accurately to the caterer; take corrective action to handle any issues with incorrect/missed deliveries• Maintain compliance with all labor laws and sanitation requirements• Maintain dress code and standards of hygiene throughout the operations department• Develop and update staff training materials; ensure that all staff completes appropriate trainingOffice Manager:• Keep a close eye on Accounts Receivable (maintain aging at 30 days or less). Follow up on all deposits and payments due for meetings and special events. Ensure that amounts are collected at the appropriate points in time.• Accounts Payable – ensure bills are paid in a timely and accurate manner, properly recorded to the appropriate accounts in Quickbooks; verify legitimacy and correctness of bills before payment • Maintain strong vendor relationships; review contracts / agreements annually and renegotiate pricing, as appropriate; evaluate vendors and determine need for changes in relationships• Accurately prepare all final meeting invoices; ensure all invoices are prepared by the conclusion of the meeting; answer all client invoicing questions

Re-concepted American fine dining restaurant and re-opened as a Latin Bistro and Wine bar. Contributed to menu design, designed cocktail list and worked with renowned Sommelier to create wine list. Acted as general manager, marketing manager and office manger. Worked with PR company, hosted in- house events, inventory, ordering and accounts payable along with training and hiring, scheduling and payroll. And, of course, worked the floor engaging with customers. Booked private events and hosted celebrity parties and government fundraisers. Intricately familiar with the inner workings of every aspect of the restaurant business.

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