Carolina Hospitality Ventures LLC, specializes in maximizing the value of hospitality properties through strategic business planning and ROI optimization. With a unique blend of real estate expertise and hospitality industry insight, our team is dedicated to empowering sellers to command top dollar for their properties and guiding buyers to make informed investments that align with their vision. We are committed to delivering tailored solutions that add tangible value, ensuring success for both… Show more Carolina Hospitality Ventures LLC, specializes in maximizing the value of hospitality properties through strategic business planning and ROI optimization. With a unique blend of real estate expertise and hospitality industry insight, our team is dedicated to empowering sellers to command top dollar for their properties and guiding buyers to make informed investments that align with their vision. We are committed to delivering tailored solutions that add tangible value, ensuring success for both sellers and buyers in the dynamic hospitality market." Show less

I was thrilled and humbled to be asked to be part of a team that collaborated, created and built a completely new entity within the hospitality spectrum. The four other accomplished partners, with whom I worked intensively, were top of their craft. As we built the foundation and intricate workings of the business model, our original vision and mission morphed and modified to hit the dynamics of the market parameters. The synergy and diversified intellectual properties brought by all created a… Show more I was thrilled and humbled to be asked to be part of a team that collaborated, created and built a completely new entity within the hospitality spectrum. The four other accomplished partners, with whom I worked intensively, were top of their craft. As we built the foundation and intricate workings of the business model, our original vision and mission morphed and modified to hit the dynamics of the market parameters. The synergy and diversified intellectual properties brought by all created a rewarding learning curve. The things I learned about myself only served to reinforce my personal and positive work ethics. Reaffirmation, to whom one truly is, in essence, is an incredible experience. That being said, I'm (saddened) but also excited to announce that I am stepping back, as are two of the other partners, and passing the torch of growth for ToGather to the remaining partner. Hopes are for continued success in what we built and the future for which it holds. I have always said, throughout my 40 years in the hospitality sector, "that through varied arrays of adversity, opportunity almost always arises....recognize it, grab it and run with it.” I've done so, and am already on to my next business (ad)venture and all the rewards I know will follow. Show less

Responsible for yearly, multi-million dollar revenue based, corporate and social planning side, of the Charlotte City Club. A private, members only Food and Beverage Club, in the Heart of Uptown Charlotte, North Carolina. Relationship building was an integral part of the the equation and job description. The Charlotte City Club was named yearly, from 2013 through 2020, as one of the top 235 Private Clubs in the country... one of the top 35 City Clubs, in America... and the number one City Club… Show more Responsible for yearly, multi-million dollar revenue based, corporate and social planning side, of the Charlotte City Club. A private, members only Food and Beverage Club, in the Heart of Uptown Charlotte, North Carolina. Relationship building was an integral part of the the equation and job description. The Charlotte City Club was named yearly, from 2013 through 2020, as one of the top 235 Private Clubs in the country... one of the top 35 City Clubs, in America... and the number one City Club in the Southeast, by Club Leaders Forum. I facilitated and managed a team, that executed hundreds of corporate and social events, monthly, including an average 45 wedding receptions, and 40 rehearsal dinners, yearly. My strengths were geared towards, but not limited to, exceptional customer service and interpersonal communicating skills, strategic sales forecasting, budgeting, marketing, and detailed consulting and successful implementation of all applicable BEO's. Show less

Provided all catering and food service requirements for 55,000 sq. ft. fine art museum, specializing in social and business events for up to 1000 guests. Social events included wedding receptions, rehearsal dinners, business seminars, bar mitzvahs, bat mitzvahs, debutante events, pharmaceutical events/seminars/dinners, and corporate/private Holiday parties. Created sophisticated theme events for over 250 clients through detail-oriented consultation. Operated full-service Forks Restaurant for… Show more Provided all catering and food service requirements for 55,000 sq. ft. fine art museum, specializing in social and business events for up to 1000 guests. Social events included wedding receptions, rehearsal dinners, business seminars, bar mitzvahs, bat mitzvahs, debutante events, pharmaceutical events/seminars/dinners, and corporate/private Holiday parties. Created sophisticated theme events for over 250 clients through detail-oriented consultation. Operated full-service Forks Restaurant for lunch, Sunday Brunch and specialty evening dinners. Managed professional salaried, culinary and front of house staff of six, plus hourly staff of up to 50 line cooks, general kitchen personnel, servers, captains, bartenders and barbacks. Show less

With partner, complete managerial and concept responsibility for well-known 100 seat pan-Mediterranean fine dining restaurant. Redeveloped menus, beverage service and wine lists according to market trends. Wine Spectator Award of Excellence wine list of 125+ selections from 2000-2005. Hosted monthly cocktail party for changing art exhibits promoting North Carolina fine artists in multiple media. Managed staff of up to 60 employees. Frequently catered social and business events off-premise… Show more With partner, complete managerial and concept responsibility for well-known 100 seat pan-Mediterranean fine dining restaurant. Redeveloped menus, beverage service and wine lists according to market trends. Wine Spectator Award of Excellence wine list of 125+ selections from 2000-2005. Hosted monthly cocktail party for changing art exhibits promoting North Carolina fine artists in multiple media. Managed staff of up to 60 employees. Frequently catered social and business events off-premise for up to 500 guests. Participated in local charitable and historical events. Created and executed all employee and managerial training programs and handbooks, as well as marketing programs and materials including a newsletter that featured both The Forks and Caffè Phoenix. Show less

One of the largest volume, independently owned, children's clothing store's, in the state. Largest distributor of San Rio ( Hello Kitty ), at the time, in the Southeast. Managed the " Open to Buy ", of all soft and hard goods, from markets such as, New York City, Atlanta and Charlotte. Was instrumental in facilitating a bi-yearly, color catalog, with 10 other independent stores, up and down the east coast. This created a template, for exceptional gross margin profits, for all the involved… Show more One of the largest volume, independently owned, children's clothing store's, in the state. Largest distributor of San Rio ( Hello Kitty ), at the time, in the Southeast. Managed the " Open to Buy ", of all soft and hard goods, from markets such as, New York City, Atlanta and Charlotte. Was instrumental in facilitating a bi-yearly, color catalog, with 10 other independent stores, up and down the east coast. This created a template, for exceptional gross margin profits, for all the involved entities. A leader in the market, for classic clothing lines, such as Ralph Lauren, Gant, and Izod. Show less