Accomplished leader and professional with more than ten years in Food, Beverage, and Hospitality. My track record of servant leadership, diversity prioritization, and people-forward management has led to internal promotion at all previous positions and bolstered a roster of skills that consistently exceed expectations.
· Coordinated all public and private events, including but not limited to book/product launches, corporate outings, community workshops, vendor markets, etc.
· Performed outreach to various business owners, authors, craftspeople, and curators, creating a full schedule of events and establishing longstanding partnerships
· Managed all aspects of events, including client procurement and relations, staff hiring and training, billing, etc.
· Represented the company in all media appearances, including live television spotlights, local and national publications, and in-person appearances for brand launches
· Guided communication between design, photography, social media, and production teams, ensuring deadlines and expectations were met and exceeded
· Audited all event spending and profit, tripling income from event sales during my tenure
· Led Tria's renowned training program, presenting on various aspects of viticulture, brewing, cheese-making, and service
· Attended and assisted in company-wide meetings with ownership and investors throughout major changes to our menu, POS, and daily operations
· Performed daily tasks necessary for a functioning restaurant, including inventory, financial reconciliation, floor management, and staff oversight
· Communicated with clients and vendors to establish expectations for event beverages and service, ensuring guests were satisfied while keeping costs on a budget.
· Curated, ordered, and inventoried all beverages and supplies for more than thirty events, including weddings, gallery openings, memorials, etc.
· Acted as lead bartender, training and educating staff on products and points of service while coordinating all needs on the day of the event