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Arlington, Virginia, United States

Arlington, Virginia, United States

Arlington, Virginia, United States

Washington D.C. Metro Area

-Expanded special events division from $1M to $2M annual revenue in less than one year by streamlining processes and incorporating best practices-Developed and improved strong client relationships with major Washington, DC-area companies by creating successful and memorable large-scale events-Collaborated with 73 top area chefs to assist in expanding their.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

-Facilitated private events team in three dining spaces for consecutive 600-guest events-Curated wine inventory and made bottle selections for patron-Cultivated and educated staff to increase wine sales by 34% year-over-year

Washington, DC

-Implemented opening for single Michelin-starred fine dining, tasting menu concept in Ivy City-Spearheaded project management to secure all necessary licenses and permits for restaurant operation while keeping project on schedule-Executed bookkeeping, marketing, and HR responsibilities to ensure business accountability

Washington D.C. Metro Area

-Facilitated management of two restaurants simultaneously through organization and delegation by upholding high service standards with staff and management teams-Managed restaurants’ wine inventory of 460 labels, including procurement process of ordering, negotiating, and collaborating with wineries and distributors to ensure wine costs at 21% of.

Chicago, IL

-Orchestrated service for Wine Spectator award-winning fine dining restaurant with beverage program of 700 wines-Emphasized standardization and streamlining discrepancies, resulting in return guests and improved guest reviews-Designed and developed pop-up restaurants in private event space with rotating monthly theme-Increased sales and marketing efforts.

Chicago, IL

-Planned and executed private events for 170 guests on all budgets and event intentions-Overhauled staff side work and accountability through establishment of SOPs

Rosemont, IL

-Responsible for cleaning, maintaining, storing and distributing all foodservice equipment as well as finished banquet food throughout the hotel-Supported hotel restaurants and banquets by overseeing sanitation and punctuality of foodservice operations-Managed employees to maintain efficient food service operation in 1,096 room convention hotel doing.

Rosemont, IL

• Rotated through different departments and jobs of the hotel to gain a working knowledge of how the facilities operatedo In-depth experience in Housekeeping, Front Office, Catering and Convention Services, Sales.

Hyde Park, NY

-Worked the Front of the House in highly acclaimed CIA restaurants Caterina De’ Medici and American Bounty-Selected to assist in coaching and supervising new classes of students to uphold the highest CIA standards in all guest service and interaction-Accommodated and served VIP guests

Rheine, Germany

-Oversaw busy bar/café with full liquor and coffee service on main market square-Rotated through all Front of the House managerial areas in upscale country inn/hotel.-Worked front desk, bar, server, room service and concierge areas.-Facilitated with conferences, weddings and special events of up to 1,000 guests.

Bachelor Of Professional Studies, Culinary Arts Management

Activities and Societies: An in-depth training experience in culinary arts, hospitality, and business management for the hospitality.

Education record

Education record

Literary, Premiere

Semester abroad in Les Sables d'Olonne, France