Responsible for the operation of the entire restaurant including fast-casual café, wholesale production and catering. Established the tone of work - work culture, along with the level of customer hospitality. Working closely with the Kitchen Manager, built a strong team: hiring, training developing, scheduling and deploying personnel to pressing project tasks mindful to daily deadlines. Ensure the restaurant is in full compliance to all local, state and federal regulations, hour and wage… Show more Responsible for the operation of the entire restaurant including fast-casual café, wholesale production and catering. Established the tone of work - work culture, along with the level of customer hospitality. Working closely with the Kitchen Manager, built a strong team: hiring, training developing, scheduling and deploying personnel to pressing project tasks mindful to daily deadlines. Ensure the restaurant is in full compliance to all local, state and federal regulations, hour and wage regulations, age restrictions, fair employment practices ADA, OSHA and any other appropriate systems required for the legal operation of the business. Problem solving & conflict resolution. Community outreach, marketing on social media. Certification in Food Safety Management. Show less

Business coach for agency owners to help drive business growth. Conduct regular agency consultative visits to assist agents in establishing business goals understanding and achieving metrics established for segment scoring success and developing strategies to execute on those business goals. Provide support for new agency entry points: External Acquisition, Seed and Retail program agents, agency set-up, business planning and recommendations regarding effective marketing systems and training… Show more Business coach for agency owners to help drive business growth. Conduct regular agency consultative visits to assist agents in establishing business goals understanding and achieving metrics established for segment scoring success and developing strategies to execute on those business goals. Provide support for new agency entry points: External Acquisition, Seed and Retail program agents, agency set-up, business planning and recommendations regarding effective marketing systems and training. Licensed in Property/Casualty, Life & Health insurance. Communications and community outreach built and maintained presence on social media platforms to optimize brand recognition. Show less

Excellent administrative support to the CEO, CFO and COO of a non-profit assisting adults with physical and developmental disabilities.Schedule all medication reviews with Dr. Chris Linskey and Dr. Walt Hutton, Staff Psychiatrists at The Guidance Center. Maintain the Client-Detail List for Flagstaff Hozhoni Branch & monitor information for the Client Detail List for Prescott Branch. Send out all correspondence regarding client appointments, medication reviews to Hozhoni Case Managers, state… Show more Excellent administrative support to the CEO, CFO and COO of a non-profit assisting adults with physical and developmental disabilities.Schedule all medication reviews with Dr. Chris Linskey and Dr. Walt Hutton, Staff Psychiatrists at The Guidance Center. Maintain the Client-Detail List for Flagstaff Hozhoni Branch & monitor information for the Client Detail List for Prescott Branch. Send out all correspondence regarding client appointments, medication reviews to Hozhoni Case Managers, state agency contacts DES/DDD Case Managers, Hozhoni Program Coordinators, family & (Public Fiduciary) guardians. ADOT Vehicle Log Quarterly Reporting for Flagstaff & Prescott. Maintain monitoring systems for Hozhoni Board of Directors, Executive Committee, Finance and Directors Committee activities. Answer all monetary donation and in-kind donation correspondence. Staff and staff/client travel reservations. Grant research and application. Front Office reception/support, general office duties as needed. Show less

I am part of an amazing team of gifted individuals at GeoFORCE Texas. We are a geological based outreach program that recruits and selects outstanding high school students from challenged and underserved areas - nearly 50 schools, all over SW Texas and inner city Houston. Criteria for eligibility: they must do extremely well in their science and math coursework. This year we had close to 400 applicants. We can choose only 115 new students. After a very rigorous selection process, students are… Show more I am part of an amazing team of gifted individuals at GeoFORCE Texas. We are a geological based outreach program that recruits and selects outstanding high school students from challenged and underserved areas - nearly 50 schools, all over SW Texas and inner city Houston. Criteria for eligibility: they must do extremely well in their science and math coursework. This year we had close to 400 applicants. We can choose only 115 new students. After a very rigorous selection process, students are then notified they have been chosen. With a four year commitment from the students, 9th-12th grades, four summers and through the Jackson School of Geosciences at the University of Texas at Austin, we are able take these wonderful young folk on spectacular field trips all across the nation. We expose them to the outdoor classroom, we introduce them to the world of geology and start them thinking about educational, and professional opportunities in the STEM fields. Our team is responsible for every step of this process and also provides all the logistics involved in planning and supervising 17, week-long trips each summer for: 44 students, 6 counselors, a University Instructor, a high school Educational Coach and 2-3 Industry Sponsors. We travel to Florida, Arizona, Oregon, New Mexico, the Rockies & Washington D.C. just to name a few of our destinations. It is through the Jackson School, Industry Partners and individual donors that our program flourishes and can be offered at no expense to the families of our students. Through partnership with the University of Texas and the University of Alaska Fairbanks, GeoFORCE now exists and offers opportunities to the students of the North Slope. Expansion of the program is happening in the Caribbean, Austin as well as other metropolitan areas of Texas and beyond. Show less

Managed all aspects of operation at two restaurant/cafes. First, specializing in fresh, homemade New Mexican cuisine, the latter- a nostalgic, Americana delicatessen/ bistro. FOH/BOH operations. Responsible for creating all menu & signature specialty items fresh, daily, all food & beverage ordering, and maintaining healthy, working relationships with suppliers/vendors. Planned, coordinated & supervised all on site & in-house catering events. Staffed, scheduled and trained and supervised all… Show more Managed all aspects of operation at two restaurant/cafes. First, specializing in fresh, homemade New Mexican cuisine, the latter- a nostalgic, Americana delicatessen/ bistro. FOH/BOH operations. Responsible for creating all menu & signature specialty items fresh, daily, all food & beverage ordering, and maintaining healthy, working relationships with suppliers/vendors. Planned, coordinated & supervised all on site & in-house catering events. Staffed, scheduled and trained and supervised all restaurant- front & back of house personnel. Responsible for general accounting: business sales tax, payroll, accounts receivable/payable, P & L. Maintaining outstanding Department and Fire Department approval ratings throughout entire business ownership. Instructed cooking classes for private groups by appointment. Show less

I wrote feature articles (approximately 1000+ words) for a monthly Arts & Entertainment Magazine. I started out writing specifically in regards to the history and renaissance of Flagstaff's notorious Southside - An Historic Red-light District- where my businesses were located. It became a monthly column featuring Southside and Downtown businesses. Even though I had my own style of writing,(I like to coin it-as savvy Latina, home-girl flair), the articles undoubtedly doubled as tremendous… Show more I wrote feature articles (approximately 1000+ words) for a monthly Arts & Entertainment Magazine. I started out writing specifically in regards to the history and renaissance of Flagstaff's notorious Southside - An Historic Red-light District- where my businesses were located. It became a monthly column featuring Southside and Downtown businesses. Even though I had my own style of writing,(I like to coin it-as savvy Latina, home-girl flair), the articles undoubtedly doubled as tremendous tools for public relations/marketing/advertising copy. Their testimony to increased business after the articles were released was always a substantial percentage (No less than a 40% increase!). This was even more rewarding for me due to the fact that for years I was part of the Mom and Pop, local business landscape. Word of mouth is crucial, however writing an informative, yet soulful local story about one of "Flagstaff's own" in a very popular publication was priceless! I enjoy serving as the mouthpiece for small business, and advocating for them is extremely satisfying. The pen IS mightier than the sword. Show less

Sold antiques, artwork, ceramic dishware, clothing, furniture, jewelry, & large architectural pieces. Maintained relationships with Artist & Vendors from all over Mexico and South America. Negotiated sales, maintained inventory, interior design consultation, appraisals. Coordinated openings, marketing and PR, wrote regular business features re: Southside businesses emerging, what we had to offer the community culturally and upcoming events at the gallery. Participated in Flagstaff's Friday… Show more Sold antiques, artwork, ceramic dishware, clothing, furniture, jewelry, & large architectural pieces. Maintained relationships with Artist & Vendors from all over Mexico and South America. Negotiated sales, maintained inventory, interior design consultation, appraisals. Coordinated openings, marketing and PR, wrote regular business features re: Southside businesses emerging, what we had to offer the community culturally and upcoming events at the gallery. Participated in Flagstaff's Friday Night Artwalk held every first Friday of the month throughout the year. Show less

Responsible for hiring and training for an Inc. 500 marketing research firm for radio and television all levels of administration, and telecommunications center; over 250 employees. Presented at citywide job fairs to recruit telemarketing, administrative and executive staff. Created and developed copy for standard operating procedures manual provided for all telephone interviewing staff, edited & updated company policy manuals. Provided oral presentation/instruction on the various methods… Show more Responsible for hiring and training for an Inc. 500 marketing research firm for radio and television all levels of administration, and telecommunications center; over 250 employees. Presented at citywide job fairs to recruit telemarketing, administrative and executive staff. Created and developed copy for standard operating procedures manual provided for all telephone interviewing staff, edited & updated company policy manuals. Provided oral presentation/instruction on the various methods and levels of telephonic research interviewing. Supervised designated telephonic research groups randomly to assure quality control and training comprehension. Coordinated all company functions: entertainment and holiday events. Created incentive programs for Strategic staff. Fascilitated focus groups in client cities; venues with anywhere from 150-350 capacity. Interpreted data collected and provided comprehensive reports on information gathered. Show less

Responsible for on-air classical music announcing, including but not limited to: researching composers, musicians, titles, and information and fielding all calls from listeners wanting music/program information. Production of public service and Northern Arizona University promotional announcements, maintaining shift logs, documenting promos, emergency broadcast testing and programming satellite feeds. Assisted in organizing, scheduling and soliciting meals for volunteers during fall and… Show more Responsible for on-air classical music announcing, including but not limited to: researching composers, musicians, titles, and information and fielding all calls from listeners wanting music/program information. Production of public service and Northern Arizona University promotional announcements, maintaining shift logs, documenting promos, emergency broadcast testing and programming satellite feeds. Assisted in organizing, scheduling and soliciting meals for volunteers during fall and spring membership pledge drives. Investigated, created copy and produced stories for air. Produced and co-produced ‘local’ stories for National Public Radio, Minnesota Public Radio and Alaska Public Radio. ‘Stringer’ reporter for Associated Press and United Press International wire feeds. Co-Hosted & produced, "Midday Magazine" a half hour local news program featuring live interviews, regional/university news and information. Show less