Experienced culinary and hospitality professional with a passion for promoting health and wellness. Holds a Master of Science in Nutrition and Integrative Health, specializing as a Certified Nutritional Specialist.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner, Founder
Nutritional Lifestyling with Alice
01.2019 - Current
Drive nutrition strategies that capitalized on personalization in the field of Personalized Nutrition (PN) leading to improved health outcomes
Guide individuals, groups and families in achieving health goals through personalized coaching sessions
Deliver engaging culinary instruction through diverse and interactive techniques, promoting well-being in all age groups
Develop consistent strategic plans to increase profitability and efficiency
Featured in local publications: Attraction Magazine, Shore Magazine, The Star Democrat
Creating marketing campaigns to attract new customers
Analyze industry trends to develop competitive strategies
Co-Owner, Founder
Hambleton House LLC
Easton, MD
01.2008 - Current
Managed various locations and businesses in the hospitality industry such as a hotel/bed and breakfast, fine dining restaurant, wine program, bakery, golf cafe, and small business incubation unit.
Led nutritional strategy for all menu items
Employed and directed a workforce of over 50 individuals
Efficiently handled all aspects of organizing and executing full catered parties for guest counts ranging from 20 to 200 while managing advertising strategies, accounting tasks, invoicing procedures, and ordering processes.
Expertise includes QuickBooks, payroll procedures, small business management encompassing Maryland tax law knowledge and proficiency with point of sale systems. Proven ability to handle grant applications.
Consistently surpassed industry benchmarks for controlling food, beverage and labor expenditure.
Co-Owner, Founder
Can We Health You? Podcast
01.2020 - 10.2021
Analyzed both unusual and noteworthy trends that have shown positive effects on health
Managed and published 40 episodes over one year
Achieved 2,000 downloads and garnered listeners in 70 cities around the globe, ultimately earning a top rating in Turkey.
Managed social media presence on multiple platforms with a combined following of over 500 followers.
Developed strategies for increasing customer loyalty and satisfaction.
Co-Owner, CEO, COO
Bartlett Pear Inn
01.2008 - 01.2021
Led a team as General Manager of a fine dining restaurant and achieved a 4.5-star rating from Baltimore Sun critic, Richard Gorelick in 2014.
Directed a highly successful team towards winning the 2012 Top 25 Best Restaurants of the Washington DC region award.
Innovatively developed and managed a boutique hotel establishment that achieved continuous recognition as the number one choice for visitors in the region.
Facilitated communication and coordination among Spanish-speaking housekeeping and kitchen staff for over a decade
Executed strategic plans to maximize impact of marketing initiatives, advertising campaigns, and community service efforts while adhering to strict budget limitations.
Revolutionized hospitality standards in region by implementing a highly detailed guest satisfaction record keeping system
Implemented cash/credit reporting system while creating internal control measures and securing business relationships
Successfully owned and managed a prominent landmark situated in the heart of historic downtown Easton.
Education
Master of Science - Nutrition and Integrative Health
Maryland University of Integrative Health
Laurel, Maryland
04-2024
Certified AutoImmune Paleo Coach - Foods, Nutrition, And Wellness Studies
Autoimmune-Paleo
01.2020
Nutritional Therapy Practitioner -
Nutritional Therapy Association
Olympia, Washington
01.2019
Bachelor's Degree in Sociology -
University of Maryland
College Park, Maryland
01.2003
Skills
Administrative Oversight
Budget Administration
Regulatory Compliance
Marketing tactics
Business Management
Labor Relations
Financial Management
Staff Management
Budget Development
Financial Planning
Program creation and implementation
Strategic project planning
Business marketing
Human Resources
Community Leadership and Accomplishments
Recipient or Maryland Neighborhood Business Works Boost Grant Program 2024
Family Meal Talbot County, Founded a charity organization to feed unemployed hospitality professionals 2020
Chesapeake Champion for the Environment, UMCES, Horn Point Laboratory, Award Recipient 2016
Chesapeake Harvest, Program Director for online Farmer's Market 2016
Maryland Board of Tourism, Board Member, 4 year term 2012
Discover Easton, Founding Board Member, 4 year term 2012