Field all incoming catering inquiries for business and promotional opportunities; supervise event operations; coordinate event planning with venue managers, vendors and event coordinators; coordinate communication with vendors and local regulatory agencies; client account management; coordinate event packing, ordering and maintenance of equipment required for events; manage event staffing and communication apps; recruit, train, and counsel Thrive FOH employees; networking, build relationships and partnerships with other hospitality vendors, site visits and meetings; manage social media content and web inquiries; generate BEOs, invoices, run of event and captain's notes; process and track client payments and event deposits.

Developed SOPs, training materials and testing modules for new and current employees. Administer all ongoing specialized wine training and coordinate with weekly promotions and new items. Developed “Sip Happens” wine promotion and weekly tasked with all menus, signage, pricing, selections, and pairings. Merchandising, purchasing, and inventory of all Market specialty items and foodstuffs; wine buying and merchandising. Event planning and coordination. Built mutually beneficial promotions and relationships with Market and wine vendors; back-office Revel POS management; counseling and development of team members; procure satisfactory resolution of any guest concerns or issues; ensured compliance with standard and all local regulatory agencies in food safety, alcohol service, and quality control.

Developed signature cocktails for private events and recurring specials; Exemplified the "art of hosting"; excellent guest reviews in GSS and social media. Team leader, highest sales performance and excellent product knowledge

Ordering, inventory, and reconciliation of bar costs and bar scheduling. Assigned tasks and oversaw the direction of employees to ensure compliance with food safety procedures and quality control guidelines. Optimized profits by controlling food, beverage and labor costs on a daily basis. Efficiently resolved problems or concerns to the satisfaction of all involved parties. Communicated well and used strong interpersonal skills to establish positive relationships with guests and employees.

I was indispensable as the primary executive assistant to the company owner, Mr. Drew Maggard. When I first began working with the company, I began as one of the process servers with special permanent appointments in Cobb and Fulton counties.