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Venice, CA

Westlake

• Orchestrated 81 successful private events in 2023, exceeding client expectations.
• Events including Rehearsal Dinners, Weddings, Receptions, Fundraiser for Justin Turner with record earnings, Corporate events, Bar Mitzvahs, Birthdays, Milestone Anniversaries, and offsite catering.
• Negotiated contracts and exceeded event budgets to satisfy 100% of clients needs.
• Fostered strong client relationships, resulting in 50% increase in repeat business, and achieving 86% increase in annual sales
• Collaborated with marketing teams to implement effective event promotion strategies.
• Drive sales and direct all aspects of operation for our Ultra Lounge Club. Including hiring talent, marketing, staffing and special event programming, while exceeding all annual sales goals and creating a safe.

Santa Monica, California, United States

• Reopened 41 Ocean Night Club as a brunch venue/day club during Covid-19.
• Successfully revamped entire venue, including complete refresh to open within a three- week timeline.
• Hired and trained all staff, implemented daytime programming with music for a successful bottom line.
• Reopened Friday night club nights (previously 41 Ocean Club), incorporating promoters and DJ's with 300+ guests while continuing to promote, plan and execute private events until lease end.

Santa Monica, California

Santa Monica, California

• Hospitality Manager
• Managed FOH and BOH operations daily including staffing, scheduling, marketing, special events, wine dinner programs, with strength in guest relations. Event Manager
• Plan, coordinate, and execute all private events from start to finish to ensure the highest quality of product and service.
• Developed and implemented strategic plan and vision for the sales and operations team.
• Drive new sales by personally connecting with the community and building relationships.
• Exceeded sales goals on an annual basis, continually increased year over year sales by a minimum of 20%. In 2019 I created and executed 195 events and sales were up 34% from 2018.

Los Angeles Metropolitan Area

Completed vigorous six week B0H and F0H training program, where I worked every aspect of restaurant operations.Responsible for managing all staff, ensuring their incredibly high standards of cleanliness and proper food temperature’s met, inventory, exceeded strict budget goals, created superior guest experiences.

Woodland Hills, California

• Responsible for all front-of-house operational procedures including staffing, scheduling, customer relations management, and ambiance/cleanliness, ensuring steps of service upheld.
• Responsible for overseeing and executing the training, managing, and developing all team members.
• Investigate and resolve all food quality and service complaints to ensure guest satisfaction.
• Managed budgets, tracked expenses, and reconciled invoices to ensure profitability.
• Incorporated live music program to accelerate late-night business and increase the bottom line.