Kerry Comiskey Email & Phone Number

Lawrence, Kansas

Customer-focused management of daily operations, social media, and online presence of Pachamamas Restaurant and Star Bar; two years previous Lead Server responsibilities. Worked cross-functionally with front and back-of-house managers including Executive Chef, Sous Chef, and Catering Director to organize operations, plan events, develop marketing strategies and adjust schedules to ensure the restaurant met sales and business goals. Increased brand awareness in the community through social media channels, blog posts, and traditional marketing, CRM, and advertising. • Redesigned all menus to achieve aesthetic continuity. Worked with chefs to maintain creative integrity while communicating an intricate menu to guests. Executed seasonal menu updates across print and digital platforms including server study guides and allergen indicators.• Mentored new-hires to turn passionate, yet green servers into confident and detail-oriented fine dining champions. • Worked efficiently with an outdated POS (Point of Sale) system by troubleshooting and resolving unexpected technological difficulties. • Took over Pastry Chef responsibilities during April 2014, developing specials, taking inventory, and prepping menu items for service. Specials garnered the more “likes” on social media than any previous posts.• Used expert knowledge of menus, food preparation, and cooking and baking techniques to communicate with customers, making upscale cuisine sound approachable for first-timers and delectable for regulars.• Coordinated a tribute dinner in the final weeks of the restaurant, bringing together ten James Beard Award Winning chefs and Pachamamas veterans alike. Responsible for invitations, marketing, menus, service coordination and execution, rentals, and all last minute details.

Lecompton, Ks

Full responsibility for sales, marketing, operations, and product distribution. Trained in every aspect of the farm from the birthing room to milking and cheese production, from breeding to hoof maintenance. The “idea generator” in charge of product development and new recipe exploration for the farm and with chefs at James Beard Award-winning restaurants. Designed and built a 500 sq. ft. garden for vegetable production and sales to local restaurants.• Created the farm’s first social media accounts, developing a following for the particularly strong-headed #MercedesTheGoat, bringing personality and familiarity to the farm.• Nurtured and developed key sales accounts while expanding the market and increasing new business by 40%.

Leawood, Ks

Regular and seasonal associate, temporary manager during high-traffic seasons. Ensured inventory accuracy and organized and streamlined stock room products. Led product demonstrations and culinary classes.• Created displays with Visual Director, chosen based on taste level and eye for design.• Developed core following of regular cooking class students: Achieved store’s best turnout and highest sales.

Responsible for assuring the fulfillment of stewardship obligations made during the Developing Global Leaders Capital Campaign. Engaged in ongoing fund-raising and sponsor support initiatives for the Campaign. Served as the main point of contact for region officers. Translated promotional material for conferences and membership to Spanish as well as correspondence sent to the ACBSP offices. Translated materials and messages received by ACBSP in Spanish to English. Coordinated arrangements for exhibiting and sponsorship by ACBSP at the annual conference of the Latin America Council for Management Education (CLADEA) Attended the annual conference of CLADEA.

Overland Park, Ks

Ensured publication accuracy, working with designers and editor to edit, proofread and coordinate 15 publications in InDesign and the Adobe Creative Suite. Created and submitted press releases. Coordinated national media tours.

Ba, Spanish, Art History

Espanol

Study Abroad Program through the Department of Spanish and Portuguese at the University of Kansas