Premium culinary talent management agency offering chefs and FOH hospitality professionals for short (3+ days) and long-term (6+ months) temporary assignments. We staff task force culinary rock stars specifically focused on creating efficiency and elevating the dining experience in stressed/distressed kitchens. Serving top tier resorts & hotels, dude/vacation ranches, professional sporting & entertainment events, conventions, and 5-star restaurants, our talent provides a stopgap and righting of the ship, turning culinary operations into highly successful businesses.

:: Develop marketing campaigns and build brands increasing visibility and awareness by as much as 800%. :: Use a variety of mediums (including print, online and social media, email marketing and direct mail) and platforms (Adobe Creative Suite, Klaviyo/MailChimp/Constant Contact, Google Adwords, Shopify/Wordpress/Squarespace/Wix, Salesforce Marketing Cloud) to create marketing campaigns. :: Manage marketing projects and campaigns from start to finish, creating unique and individualized programs tailored to the customer’s needs. :: Oversee planning, branding, PR and marketing for product launches, culinary events, and retail grand openings. :: Design and maintain business websites, boosting SEO efforts and improve overall design and navigation. :: Maintain brand consistency through integrated marketing communications and graphic design that compliments across all platforms.:: Conduct and analyze market research to derive informed marketing recommendations. :: Develop marketing budgets, set key performance indicators (KPIs), and optimize for maximum ROI.:: Serve as primary point of contact between clients, web and graphic designers, printers, and marketing and advertising agencies, overseeing all involved parties to execute successful campaigns.

:: Direct and oversee all marketing efforts for Chef Bob Aungst, Chef Bob’s Coffee, and Chef Bob's League of Extraordinary Chefs.:: Manage team members, assist in recruiting and hiring.:: Oversee operations, design and implement processes and procedures for streamlining workflow.:: Foster a strong company culture, and keep the Chief Entertainment Officer, dog George Henry, in tennis balls.

:: Manage a collection of vintage, mismatched china, stemware & flatware for special event rentals. :: Build the brand and connections through online and in person efforts. :: Identify and develop marketing strategy, with a focus on connecting to brides, venues and wedding and event planners.:: Curate, inventory, and maintain the collection.

:: Develop annual strategic marketing plan.:: Implement, oversee and monitor marketing activities on and offline with a focus on lead generation, driving sales, and ROI.:: Directly responsible for the incorporation of A.I., marketing automation, and chatbots technology designed to bridge the gap between the marketing and sales teams.:: Manage large monthly Google Ads budget and control search, display and shopping campaigns.:: Support and build brand through online and offline initiatives. :: Create new and innovative marketing efforts.

:: Designed marketing strategies and oversaw marketing implementation for the agency's roster of B2B and B2C clients. :: Analyzed, audited and optimized PPC, LinkedIn, social media and digital ad campaigns for maximum effectiveness and ROI.:: Developed processes to increase workflow efficiency and marketing effectiveness.:: Measured and analyzed monthly and quarterly reporting metrics across various platforms and channels.:: Managed the Dream Team of 8 marketing staff and designers. Supported the recruiting, interviewing, and hiring process.

:: Guide the development of marketing and business acumen through educational, hands on, learning activities in the classroom and online, assisting over 2,500 master’s level students in the creation of digital marketing plans and formalized strategies. :: Lead students to digital marketing concept mastery through immersive lectures on campus and online. :: Educate students on marketing strategy, digital marketing research methods, 7 digital marketing channels, and the effective use of marketing platforms and technologies. Teach marketing optimization measurement (KPIs), marketing budgeting, and analysis for optimal ROI.:: Invite business owners into the classroom, facilitating a partnership between students and business professionals, in which students act as consultants, completing digital marketing audits and recommendations specific to each business. :: Develop dynamic classroom simulations, supplemental resources and curriculum materials (including podcasts and videos, interactive PDFs, and step-by-step tutorials) that support concept clarification and increase student understanding. :: Teach marketing optimization through hands on use of Google Analytics, MailChimp reporting, Facebook Insights, Twitter Analytics, Instagram Insights, and online research tools. :: Lead students in running real world online and paid search campaigns, as well as designing and conducting actual primary research through customer surveys (Survey Monkey, Typeform, Google Forms).:: Guide students in business model design, budgeting and financing, and business strategy.:: Completed Full Sail University’s elite leadership training program: Navigator School, November 2016

Instructor of Digital Marketing for the Entertainment Business Master of Science program.Instructor of Introduction to Marketing for the Business Bachelors programs.:: Instructed online students in the practices of traditional and digital marketing efforts.:: Created an online atmosphere conducive to learning, growth, and connectivity, decreasing the "disconnect" of online learning. :: Guided the development of business acumen through educational learning activities in the classroom and online, leading students in the development of comprehensive digital marketing plans. :: Taught students how to enact digital marketing efforts, set campaign goals & KPIs, and calculate ROI.

:: Facilitated student learning through lesson planning and classroom management, positively affecting the academic progress of K-12 students.:: Administered policies and procedures set forth by each school.

:: Created highly targeted marketing campaigns that built CRM databases using text message marketing and social network outlets such as Twitter and Facebook. :: Integrated cutting-edge technologies in text messaging (SMS), email marketing, and interactive media to build/revive loyalty programs, encourage participation, and support brand identity.

:: Developed relationships and partnerships with key organizations in order to sell high-end hospitality packages and sell-out the 2009 Daytona International Speedway events. :: Coordinated interactive tradeshow exhibit displays that captured an increased amount of interest by tradeshow attendees. Fostered partnerships with other organizations to offer promotional packages and increase brand awareness.

Responsible for conducting primary research and identifying key areas to attract and retain young professionals. :: Established a following that regularly read newsletter articles and increased overall readership and click-throughs of EveryMonday (ORCC’s weekly e-news). :: Grew a followership of over 200 members on a Facebook group. :: Provided consultation and guidance in the development and/or expansion of multiple groups and organizations focused on the young professional demographic.

:: Organized and maintained office materials, project examples, and sample products.:: Packaged promotional sales pieces for corporate accounts. Followed up with recipients in an effort to develop new relationships and gain accounts.:: Participated in team brainstorming sessions to develop innovative marketing solutions.

:: Planned and implemented the 3rd Annual Women in Business Benefit raising a record amount of financial support and proceeds for local charity. :: Coordinated events and marketing efforts for student business organizations, bringing record numbers of student attendance. :: Facilitated connections with businesses to provide support, donations, and access to typically "off limits" venues.

:: Championed the movement to attract and retain young professionals in the Lincoln, Nebraska area. :: Spearheaded efforts to create the Lincoln Young Professionals Group (LYPG), and worked to align several key businesses and organizations in the area to support the effort.