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Andrew Ruggles

Monroe,WA

Summary

Professional with significant expertise in food and beverage management and music production. Achievements include operational optimization and team performance enhancement as General Manager at Ethan Stowell Restaurants, leading to increased profitability. Managed multiple bands and secured various venues, producing records that gained local radio attention. Proficient in budget management, business operations, and effective communication, consistently delivering impactful results for clients and artists.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Owner

Little Blue Studio
Monroe, Washington
03.2021 - Current
  • Composed and produced music for emerging bands and artists.
  • Recorded, engineered and produced tracks for various up-and-coming musicians, enhancing their sound quality.
  • Produced songs that gained airplay on local radio stations.
  • Developed press kits to support booking and marketing efforts for artists.

Hospitality Consultant

Ruggles Consulting
, United States
05.2020 - Current
  • Restaurant and Bar consulting, including custom system building, operations management training, P&L analysis, budget management training, protocol implementation and creation of training guides and manuals.

Corporate Account Manager

Cru Selections
Woodinville, Washington
05.2019 - 11.2024
  • Corporate Account Management of local and national accounts selling fine wine in on and off premise businesses.

General Manager

Ethan Stowell Restaurants
Seattle, WA
03.2018 - 05.2019
  • Executed budget analysis and implementation strategies to optimize financial performance.
  • Transitioned restaurant operations into event hosting and test kitchen management.

General Manager

Belltown Hospitality Group
Seattle, Wa
08.2016 - 03.2018
  • AGM & Bar Director at Local 360
  • General Manager at Bell & Whete + Belltown Brewing

General Manager

Agrodolce
Seattle, Wa
05.2015 - 08.2016
  • Established reputation for offering authentic coastal Italian cuisine in a casual trattoria setting.
  • Crafted handmade pasta using premium organic and sustainable ingredients from Pacific Northwest.
  • Created a welcoming atmosphere that enhances dining experience for patrons.
  • Collaborated with local suppliers to ensure quality and freshness of all ingredients.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Audio Production

The Art Institutes
Seattle, WA
06-2000

Skills

  • Food and beverage management
  • Organizational consulting
  • Accounting advisory
  • Music production and audio engineering
  • Marketing strategy and client relations
  • Budget management
  • Operations management
  • Training development
  • Effective communication
  • Team leadership
  • Market analysis
  • Creative collaboration
  • Crisis management
  • Process optimization
  • Profit and loss analysis
  • Business management
  • Staffing and hiring

Certification

  • Level 2 Award in Wine & Spirits
  • Level 3 Award in Wine & Spirits

Personal Information

Title: Hospitality Consultant & Beverage Sales Professional

Websites

Timeline

Owner

Little Blue Studio
03.2021 - Current

Hospitality Consultant

Ruggles Consulting
05.2020 - Current

Corporate Account Manager

Cru Selections
05.2019 - 11.2024

General Manager

Ethan Stowell Restaurants
03.2018 - 05.2019

General Manager

Belltown Hospitality Group
08.2016 - 03.2018

General Manager

Agrodolce
05.2015 - 08.2016

Bachelor of Arts - Audio Production

The Art Institutes

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