Katie Mignacca
Fort Lauderdale
Overview
1
1
Certification
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
CEO & Executive Chef
Aperitivo Time
Fort Lauderdale
04.2023 - Current
- Founded and managed a full-service catering and private chef business, overseeing all aspects of operations, finance, marketing, and client relations.
- Developed customized menus for private clients, corporate events, and special occasions.
- Planned and executed high-end catered events for up to 100+ guests while maintaining exceptional quality, presentation, and service standards.
- Directed all business operations, including budgeting, pricing, vendor negotiations, inventory management, and financial forecasting.
- Built and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in high customer satisfaction, repeat business, and referrals.
Realtor
Keller Williams Realty
Fort Lauderdale
08.2021 - Current
- Built and nurtured long-term client relationships through consultative selling and exceptional customer service.
- Generated new business through networking, referrals, and proactive lead generation, consistently expanding client pipeline.
- Influenced purchasing decisions by educating clients, overcoming objections, and communicating value effectively.
- Delivered a personalized, relationship-first experience that increased client satisfaction and long-term loyalty.
Education
Chef Apprentice -
Miami Dade College
Miami, FL04-2026
Italian Food & Wine -
Florence University of the Arts
Florence, Italy08-2021
Certification
Serve Safe Food Handler
Timeline
CEO & Executive Chef
Aperitivo Time
04.2023 - Current
Realtor
Keller Williams Realty
08.2021 - Current
Chef Apprentice -
Miami Dade College
Italian Food & Wine -
Florence University of the Arts