Born and raised in Queens, New York, the food capital of ethnic cuisine, I found my passion for food and business by chance. In 2014, I was casually helping a friend vend at an empanadas stand during a concert series, I learned how fun and natural operations were for me and when I was offered a position to manage a food kiosk in Times Square; I took it! My career in F&B operations took off from there. I was the Retail Manager for 3 years at Nuchas; growing the business from a truck and kiosks, to pushcarts and large concert events in the Tri-State area. I diversified my experience by entering an elevated cafe concept at Dr Smood. I spent the better part of 5 years as a District Manager, developing and implementing systems and teams to create structure in my district, which had optimal performance and continuous growth, even through the pandemic.My discipline, versatility, and kind heart have been the recipe for creating positive and effective work environments. I have a hands-on approach to management which has given me the perfect insight to understanding all aspects of the food business, starting where it matters most. 10 years later, my passion lies in operations and I thrive on helping others succeed.