Founder | Owner | General Manager Of Halo Lounge
Halo Lounge
Atlanta, Ga
As the Founder and General Manager, I conceptualized, developed and personally built (as one of the general contractors), the space under the historic Biltmore that became Halo Lounge. I also oversaw and managed day to day operations for 11 years with an average annual revenue of over $1M; spearheaded public relations, advertising, marketing planning and implementation.Some of my key accomplishments:✔ Recruited, hired, trained and managed a staff of 15.✔ Designed creative marketing plan to promote business and capitalize on existing partnerships.✔ Negotiated agreements and wrote contracts with vendors, private and corporate event clients.✔ Personally answered email, phone, and event inquiries to develop new business opportunities.✔ Held full responsibility for P&Ls, bookkeeping, budgeting, inventory and weekly payroll.✔ Scouted, booked and promoted international and local musical talent to perform on a regular basis.✔ Sold business to one of Atlanta’s largest nightlife companies who kept the original Halo name and branding due to the exceptional reputation that had been established in the local community and beyond.