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Dunedin, FL, US

-Responsible for operations of food and beverage department.-Ensure staff follows standard operating procedures and implement operational strategies to ensure quality and productivity-Prepare menus in conjunction with Head Chef-Establish and enforce standards for food and beverage quality-Implement marketing strategies to increase sales and profitability.

Tampa, Florida, United States

-Build group blocks, add inventory and monitor group pickup-Create BEO's, booking and banquet checks-Balance daily hotel room inventory-Coordinate reservations, room blocks, and contracts for large groups and all airlines-Create various reports supporting sales, accounting & revenue management team-Make / Change / Cancel reservations

St Petersburg, Florida, United States

-Served as hotel Controller, responsible for all accounts payable, accounts receivable, guest billing, capital expenditures, etc.-Implement accounting policies and procedures-Ensure a strong accounting and operational control environment to safeguard hotel assets-Produce weekly AR recap reports and EOM reports for corporate office.-Serve as assistant to.

Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida Area

-Responsible for all aspects of detailing, creating and disseminating BEO's, actualizing accounts and providing customer service to group, corporate and wedding clients-Assist Sales Managers with site tours, up-sale of items, and event planning maintaining over 80% conversion rate-Marketing of outlets through preparing print and social media, updating of.

Dunedin, Florida

-Responsible for managing the overall operation of the facility including sales, booking, marketing, catering, and scheduling of 15,000 square foot event facility-Marketed venue through internet sites and social media resulting in a 200% increase in revenue -Trained, managed and supervised staff of paid employees and volunteers on a consistent basis to.

• Coordinate, plan and implement school-wide program including service, peer counseling and community service programs
• Developed program for inclusion and recognition of students of various talents and abilities
• Developed and served as co-chair of group advisory program
• Encourage positive behavior through consistent discipline and positive reinforcement
• Motivate students of diverse backgrounds to enhance analytical thinking and problem solving skills
• Effectively communicate with students, faculty, staff and administrators

Spring Hill, FL

• Prepared, managed and administered nearly one million dollar annual budget
• Manage, train, counsel and evaluate staff of 20 full and part-time employees as well as additional volunteers
• Responsible for the food service, maintenance, engineering, housekeeping, transportation, grounds, and security for 156,000 square foot facility and 100+ acres of land.
• Prepared SOP's for all positions of a newly built facility
• Initiate, review and approve all third party contracts and procure vendors
• Manage operation of 900 seat performing arts center including booking, profit/loss, ticketing, maintenance, sound and lighting engineering, front office, food service

Spring Hill, Florida

• Executed daily operation of facility including sales, marketing, catering, and scheduling of 900 seat performing arts center
• Manage, train, counsel and evaluate staff of part-time employees and volunteers
• Responsible for managing the overall operation
• Marketed venue through print, internet sites and social media
• Directed technical teams for successful production development including lighting, sound, audio visual, rigging, and stage hands
• Directed teams for FOH and BOH, concessions, ticketing, ushers, greeters, etc.

Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida Area

• Responsible for the overall operation of the physical plant
• Coordinated school-wide co-curricular and extra-curricular program of activities and events
• Motivate students of diverse backgrounds to enhance reading, writing, analytical thinking and problem solving skills.
• Assess student progress through classroom management plan to encourage learning and limit discipline concerns.
• Effectively communicate with students, faculty, staff and administrators
• Served as liaison on $3,000,000 building and renovation committee

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Theology/Theological Studies

Activities and Societies: Yearbook Editor in Chief

Secondary Education And Teaching

Activities and Societies: Student Senate Bureau of Student Publications - President Yearbook Editor in Chief Newman Club President