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Andrea Howard
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Andrea Howard

Retail or Food and Beverage Management
Charlotte,NC

Work Preference

Job Search Status

Open to work
Desired start date: Immediately

Desired Job Title

Private Chef / OwnerRestaurant ManagerGeneral ManagerEvent Manager

Work Type

Full TimePart Time

Location Preference

On-SiteRemoteHybrid
Location: Charlotte, NC, US
Open to relocation: No

Salary Range

65000/yr - 200000/yr

Important To Me

Career advancementWork-life balanceCompany CulturePersonal development programsHealthcare benefitsPaid time off401k matchPaid sick leave

Summary

Dynamic operations and hospitality leader with nearly 20 years of management experience across retail, food and beverage, events, and client services. Proven track record in team leadership, revenue growth, customer experience, brand development, and operational excellence. Skilled in managing high-volume environments, building strong client relationships, executing successful events, and leading teams through growth and change. Entrepreneurial and adaptable professional with experience spanning luxury retail, hospitality management, private culinary services, and business ownership.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Private Chef / Owner

Cooking With Drea
Charlotte, NC
09.2025 - Current
  • Provide customized in-home dining experiences for private clients, intimate gatherings, and special occasions.
  • Design personalized menus based on client preferences, dietary needs, event themes, and desired guest experience.
  • Manage all aspects of menu planning, grocery sourcing, meal preparation, execution, presentation, and cleanup.
  • Build long-term client relationships through creativity, professionalism, consistency, and exceptional service.
  • Market culinary services through social media, networking, referrals, and personal brand development.

Owner / Interior Stylist / Home Stager

Stealthy Styling by Andrea LLC
Charlotte, NC
01.2017 - Current
  • Provide interior styling, decorating, and home staging services for residential clients.
  • Collaborate with homeowners to create personalized, functional, and visually cohesive spaces.
  • Manage daily operations, ensuring high-quality service delivery and client satisfaction.
  • Develop strategic marketing campaigns to enhance brand visibility and customer engagement.

Restaurant Manager

Culinary Dropout
Charlotte, NC
05.2025 - 09.2025
  • Oversaw daily restaurant operations in a high-volume, fast-paced environment while supporting service standards and team execution.
  • Managed staff scheduling, coaching, performance development, and front-of-house accountability.
  • Maintained guest satisfaction through hands-on floor leadership, service recovery, and proactive communication.
  • Assisted with inventory management, labor control, operational efficiency, and shift planning.
  • Collaborated with kitchen and bar leadership to ensure seamless service flow and consistent guest experiences.

General Manager

The Wine Note
Cornelius, NC
07.2024 - 05.2025
  • Oversaw daily operations, including staff management, inventory control, guest services, and boutique wine bar standards.
  • Curated specialty wine flights and managed signature events including Paint and Sip Sundays and themed tasting experiences.
  • Built relationships with local vendors, musicians, artists, and event partners to strengthen guest engagement.
  • Drove revenue through creative event planning, promotions, customer retention, and community-focused experiences.
  • Managed social media engagement, online reputation, and customer experience initiatives to elevate brand presence.

Event Manager

Gringo's
Jersey City, NJ
07.2017 - 05.2020
  • Managed events, catering requests, and food truck scheduling across multiple business functions.
  • Built and maintained relationships with property managers, realtors, local businesses, and community partners.
  • Oversaw online reputation management across Yelp, Google, Facebook, and OpenTable for two restaurant locations.
  • Coordinated private events while ensuring seamless guest experiences, operational readiness, and brand consistency.

Product Manager / Assistant Store Manager of Merchandising - PINK

Victoria's Secret
Charlotte & Pineville, NC; Miami, FL; New York, NY
12.2007 - 11.2016
  • Hired, trained, and developed top-performing talent across multiple high-volume retail locations.
  • Drove sales performance through merchandising strategy, product life cycle ownership, operational leadership, and customer engagement.
  • Managed visual merchandising standards, merchandise flow, inventory presentation, and brand delivery.
  • Traveled throughout the district teaching merchandise flow processes and operational standards to new team members.
  • Assisted with opening the 5th Avenue PINK location in New York City and implementing merchandise flow processes.

General Manager

The Limited
Winston-Salem, NC
05.2012 - 07.2016
  • Led the successful opening of a new store location, hiring and training the full management and sales team within two months.
  • Drove profitable business results through selection, coaching, team development, and operational excellence.
  • Focused on customer experience, retail revenue growth, expense management, merchandising, and team performance.
  • Maintained visual presentation standards and operational consistency across all store functions.

Assistant Food & Beverage Manager

Loews Hotel
Miami, FL
01.2004 - 12.2007
  • Managed daily operations for multiple food and beverage outlets within a luxury hotel environment.
  • Supervised and trained staff while overseeing scheduling, coaching, performance management, and conflict resolution.
  • Assisted with budgeting, inventory management, procurement, cost control, and vendor relationships.
  • Coordinated with kitchen and bar teams to ensure seamless service, guest satisfaction, and compliance with health and safety standards.

Education

Marketing / Marketing Management

CUNY Baruch
New York, NY

Skills

  • Operations Leadership
  • Team Training & Development
  • Client Relationship Building
  • Hospitality & Guest Relations
  • Revenue Growth Strategies
  • Inventory & Vendor Management
  • Restaurant & Bar Management
  • Retail Merchandising
  • Budgeting & Cost Control
  • Brand Development
  • Social Media Reputation
  • Food Safety & Sanitation
  • Event Planning & Coordination

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline

Private Chef / Owner

Cooking With Drea
09.2025 - Current

Restaurant Manager

Culinary Dropout
05.2025 - 09.2025

General Manager

The Wine Note
07.2024 - 05.2025

Event Manager

Gringo's
07.2017 - 05.2020

Owner / Interior Stylist / Home Stager

Stealthy Styling by Andrea LLC
01.2017 - Current

General Manager

The Limited
05.2012 - 07.2016

Product Manager / Assistant Store Manager of Merchandising - PINK

Victoria's Secret
12.2007 - 11.2016

Assistant Food & Beverage Manager

Loews Hotel
01.2004 - 12.2007

Marketing / Marketing Management

CUNY Baruch

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