Making magical moments through sharing incredible food & wine at the amazing Wine Bar George at Disney Springs!

Created events effortlessly, working with internal partners to seamlessly coordinate all In-House meetings and events. This includes using Delphi to block space & create BEO's; Communicating with clients to determine set-up, menus, custom signage and diagrams; Ensuring all appropriate departments had the necessary details to make each event a success.Supported the Complex Director of Catering & Events, including managing the department's event turnover process and providing executive level administrative support.Promoted to Event Manager at their sister property after just 6 months.

When I found and began practicing Ashtanga yoga regularly it opened my eyes to a whole new way of life and feeling inside. I absolutely loved, and still love, the traditional aspect of this practice and how it clears my mind and energizes my spirit. Through over 10 years of daily practice I realize I will always be a student of this discipline. So, I take a humble and careful approach when teaching. Sharing authentically what I have learned and understand well in a setting that is welcoming and open to all who seek to walk this path. At Parkside, with the help of friends in this community, I have created, developed and implemented a Yoga program. Offering classes that share the practice of Ashtanga yoga in an approachable, individualized manner while honoring the traditional roots of this discipline. I focus on nurturing the relationships built through these classes, staying consistent in sharing information about yoga throughout the week in our online group and continual growth of the student base.

The family I assist warmly welcomed me into their home with kindness and trust. Here, I ensure effective, accurate organization systems for their personal and business affairs are in place. Processing correspondence and using detail-oriented skills to ensure all communication is accurate and clear, appropriately representing the owner. Organizing complex information, including domestic and international tax and property ownership documents, helps streamline their lives and businesses. Handling a variety of specialty projects has also improved efficiency and increased revenue.

Who doesn’t love this nationally renowned steakhouse with incredible cuisine, the best dry aged steaks, world class wines and my favorite, the coconut crème pie! Such a privilege to enhance dining experiences for guests here for nearly 8 years! Both as an individual and team contributor, you have to work well as a team to execute the level of service required, I was also a shift-leader and chosen for high profile and off-site special events. We were encouraged and trained to develop relationships with guests and create a network of call parties and regular clientele. To work successfully at the Capital Grille one must provide the utmost in service at all times, catering to and anticipating the needs of each guest. Responsible for checking out staff and closing down the restaurant, I also ensured it was properly set up for the following day.

With a beautiful array of decor props, lighting, furniture, linens, gorgeous floral, lighting and more, I executed our client’s vision and took care of event decor details. Providing solutions for large-scale corporate clients also meant conducting hotel and venue site visits, addressing and providing solutions for any client issues or concerns and overseeing internal communication from conception to final execution. In addition, directing and preparing the creative for event décor proposals to meet the unique needs and vision of each client also fell under my domain.

Developed group dining program, including marketing, menus, and event set-up and flow. This program, along with creative lead generation, networking and relationship building, captured record group sales revenue for the restaurant including closing the first buy-out bringing in the highest revenue sales to date for the restaurant. Prepared proposals, contracts and menus to generate the greatest profit within group event parameters. Company representative for on-air live news media marketing and all promotional events and activities.

Managed a team of 30+ servers, overseeing staffing and operations, opening/closing the restaurant. Solved complex guest and service opportunities, catering to the unique landscape of this location.

Generated new clientele through grassroots marketing. Built our Open Table database from scratch tracking high profile and repeat guests. Created guest loyalty by enhancing dining experiences through creative customer service techniques. Developed strategies to enhance group events, implementing contracts and set menus to maximize profit. Recruited, trained and developed the opening host team, leading the restaurant to first place revenue sales.

Corporate trainer, teaching and inspiring service standards and sales strategies to new hires. Acted as brand ambassador, being showcased in training videos, marketing materials, off-site and sponsorship events. Featured in the Darden magazine after my art was displayed in the lobby of this flagship location where I went on to sell two large pieces and have another commissioned. Awarded prestigious Golden Eagle award for team member most aligned with Darden company values.

Communications liaison for the Grand Floridian Resort & Spa's General Manager with her direct reports and key business partners. Received Walt Disney World's most prestigious award, 'Partners in Excellence'. Led the resort's initial Diversity Team to win a Global R.A.V.E. Award under my leadership in our first year.