Seasoned operator in Food and Beverage with knowledge in the fields of Nightlife, Fine Dinning, Hotel and Guest experience, Concept Development and Business Financial Planning.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Nightlife Operations
TenFive Hospitality – Desert 5, BarLis Tommie/Thompson Hotel
Hollywood, CA
07.2022 - 06.2024
Oversaw nightlife operations across multiple venues, ensuring coordination and efficient execution.
Financial oversight, Management Team Growth and Leadership, SOP's, Talent/Music/DJ/Band accounting and budgets, Balance Sheet organization, Reporting P&L/Work Flow/Fluctuation in growth to ownership.
General Manager
H.Wood Group – Bootsy Bellows
West Hollywood, CA
09.2021 - 07.2022
Popular private night club in West Hollywood
High end bottle service with large volume, clientele varies from local buyers to celebrities and athletes on a nightly bases. High profile performances included weekly.
Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales and profitability.
Duties consist of Financial and P&L oversight, Budgets, FOH/BOH staff, R&M needs, VIP handling and procedures
Experienced in various h.wood concepts; Delilah Supper Club, Poppy Nightclub
Manager
IDG - BOA Steakhouse
West Hollywood, CA
07.2020 - 09.2021
Iconic Steakhouse restaurant with long time regulars and clientele, busy environment with heavy volume and fast kitchen flow
Enhanced customer satisfaction by ensuring high-quality service delivery.
Manager
IDG - Sushi Roku
West Hollywood, CA
10.2019 - 03.2020
Modern Japanese cuisine
Sushi & Teppanyaki
Managing floor and FOH, scheduling, opening/closing procedures, private events and PDR activations.
Bar Manager
H.Wood Group - Blind Dragon Night Club
West Hollywood, CA
09.2016 - 10.2019
Night club venue with various unique characteristics
Managing bar, Cocktail Design, Orders, Vendor Invoices, Inventory, Bar staff Oversight, Client Relations and Satisfactions, Bar Upkeep and Maintenance.
Owner
Crafted Catering
05.2016 - 01.2017
Event planning business with Liquor and Beverage services for private events
Managed day-to-day business operations.
Staffing and Menu Organization
Client relations.
Financial planning and budgets
Lead Bartender
Jon & Vinny's - Caramelized Production Team
04.2015 - 10.2016
Bartender at exclusive private events
VIP clientele full dining services at various private locations
Cocktail design, Setting up Satellite bars, Stocking, Breaking Down.
Bartender
Dimples Nightclub
01.2006 - 08.2013
Staple Karaoke bar with a large history of karaoke behind it
Bartending nightly.
Training new employees/servers/security.
Managed cash handling duties.
Bar organization and guest experience with opening and closing duties.
Bartender
French 75
12.2008 - 12.2009
Fine Dining French food
Trained in French cuisine, Cocktails, French Wines, Steps of Service.
Bartender
Grand Ave Night Club
02.2003 - 03.2004
Night club venue with a fast pace flow and heavy volume.
Education
Finance And Economics - Business
Yale University
Wine - The Craft of Wine Making
World of Wines
Fine Dinning Service and Hospitality -
Beverly Hills Hotel
2008
Hospitality Service -
French 75; Fine Dining Training Courses.
2006
Skills
Business Development
Accounting/ Finance
Budgets/ Project Funding
Operational Efficiency and Problem Solving
Strategic planning and execution of target financials
Data Analysis
Capex/Opex Analyzation
STAR report processing and analytics
Customer Relations and Satisfaction
Team Building and Leadership skills
Staff training/development in Various Departments
References
Tyson Breech - General Manager- h.wood group 213.300.8310
Tanya Getzova - VP - Thompson Hotel Hollywood 917.748.9226
Jen Hooper - VP - Powerhouse HR 312.953.2306
Alex Galuz - Mentor - Galuz Group Real Estate 310.466.0888
Timeline
Director of Nightlife Operations
TenFive Hospitality – Desert 5, BarLis Tommie/Thompson Hotel
Operations Manager/Director of Operations at Roer’s construction and manufacturingOperations Manager/Director of Operations at Roer’s construction and manufacturing