Manage in multiple restaurant environments and oversaw multiple member events. Trained new staff in both clubhouse restaurants.
Graduated Greystone University, a months-long employee enrichment program focused on club leadership.
Take part in Food and Beverage leadership team meetings where the restaurant, banquet, and culinary managers plan strategically and practically for all around success.
Took inventory for beverages on property using DiningEdge. Worked regularly and proficiently with JONAS (P.O.S. system)
Grille & Bar Manager, Pool Cafe
1 Year 4 Months
Greystone Golf & Country Club | 05.2024 - 09.2025
Oversaw kitchen and bar operations to ensure compliance with health inspection standards.
Interviewed, hired, trained, and scheduled staff of approximately 15-20 people.
Worked with kitchen and club leadership to structure food and bar menu, pricing, and stock as well as replenishing dry/paper goods.
Oversaw facility upgrades for kitchen and bar and implemented new service style using tablets ensuring exceptional experiences for members.
Server / Event Staff
1 Year 6 Months
Moore's Mill Club | 10.2022 - 04.2024
Provided wait service for member dining and events in the clubhouse and the pavilion on the property.
Internship
3 Months
NorthRiver Yacht Club | 05.2023 - 08.2023
Worked with management to plan, setup, and execute small, large, and member dining events from numerous locations on property.
Server
Augusta National Golf Club (The Masters) | 04.2023 - 04.2023
Provided wait service at The Terrace outdoor restaurant outside of the clubhouse for the week of the Masters golf tournament.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Hospitality Management, Minor in General Business
Auburn University | Auburn, AL | 08.2026
Tuscaloosa County High School | Northport, AL
Certification
Court of Master Sommeliers, Americas Introductory Course (completed February 2024)
ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification (expires April 2028)
TIPS On-Premise Alcohol Server Training (expires April 2029)
Cvent Student Certification
Hootsuite Academy Social Marketing Certification
CPR Certification
Timeline
Food and Beverage Management Staff
Greystone Golf & Country Club
09.2024 - CurrentRead More
Grille & Bar Manager, Pool Cafe
Greystone Golf & Country Club
05.2024 - 09.2025Read More
Internship
NorthRiver Yacht Club
05.2023 - 08.2023Read More
Server
Augusta National Golf Club (The Masters)
04.2023 - 04.2023Read More
Server / Event Staff
Moore's Mill Club
10.2022 - 04.2024Read More
Tuscaloosa County High School
Read More
Auburn University
Bachelor of Science from Hospitality Management, Minor in General Business
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<li>Spearhead the management and oversight of the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility (NBAF) project, a pivotal national asset developed in partnership with the U.S</li>
<li>Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the U.S</li>
<li>Department of Homeland Security (DHS)</li>
<li>Collaborate with USDA and DHS stakeholders to ensure a seamless transition of operations and mission capabilities from the aging Plum Island Animal Disease Center (PIADC) to NBAF, ensuring uninterrupted research, diagnostics, and training essential to national security</li>
<li>Lead the operational endurance phase, validating work processes and laboratory setups to guarantee compliance with the highest safety and biocontainment standards, particularly in biosafety level-4 (BSL-4) environments</li>
<li>Act as the hiring manager, conducting interviews and selecting high-quality employees to ensure the success of both DCA and NBAF</li>
<li>Serve as a subject matter expert pert for the payroll system Paychex, overseeing and approving payroll for 63 officers biweekly while managing paid time off and leave requests to maintain the security posture for the facility</li>
<li>Monitor project milestones, providing critical updates to senior management and stakeholders while ensuring alignment with USDA's mission objectives and federal guidelines</li>
<li>Direct the development and execution of strategic initiatives to facilitate efficient collaboration with federal partners, ensuring all laboratory operations adhere to regulatory requirements set forth by the Federal Select Agent Program (FSAP)</li>
<li>Foster a culture of excellence and professionalism within the team, emphasizing rigorous training, safety compliance, and operational integrity as key components of NBAF's mission to safeguard public health and the nation's food supply</li>
<li>Monitored budgeting activities by tracking expenditures and providing regular updates to management.</li>
<li>Analyzed existing processes within a department or organization in order to identify areas for improvement or increased efficiency.</li>
<li>Implemented quality control measures throughout each stage of a project's lifecycle.</li>
<li>Worked closely with senior managers to ensure that all projects were completed according to schedule.</li>
<li>Conducted research on potential vendors, suppliers, contractors and subcontractors for projects.</li>
<li>Provided administrative support to the Project Manager in order to facilitate successful project outcomes.</li>
<li>Prepared monthly progress reports summarizing key accomplishments achieved since the last report.</li>
<li>Trained junior staff on best practices for managing multiple projects simultaneously.</li>
</ul> at Defense Contracting Activity, LLC<ul>
<li>Spearhead the management and oversight of the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility (NBAF) project, a pivotal national asset developed in partnership with the U.S</li>
<li>Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the U.S</li>
<li>Department of Homeland Security (DHS)</li>
<li>Collaborate with USDA and DHS stakeholders to ensure a seamless transition of operations and mission capabilities from the aging Plum Island Animal Disease Center (PIADC) to NBAF, ensuring uninterrupted research, diagnostics, and training essential to national security</li>
<li>Lead the operational endurance phase, validating work processes and laboratory setups to guarantee compliance with the highest safety and biocontainment standards, particularly in biosafety level-4 (BSL-4) environments</li>
<li>Act as the hiring manager, conducting interviews and selecting high-quality employees to ensure the success of both DCA and NBAF</li>
<li>Serve as a subject matter expert pert for the payroll system Paychex, overseeing and approving payroll for 63 officers biweekly while managing paid time off and leave requests to maintain the security posture for the facility</li>
<li>Monitor project milestones, providing critical updates to senior management and stakeholders while ensuring alignment with USDA's mission objectives and federal guidelines</li>
<li>Direct the development and execution of strategic initiatives to facilitate efficient collaboration with federal partners, ensuring all laboratory operations adhere to regulatory requirements set forth by the Federal Select Agent Program (FSAP)</li>
<li>Foster a culture of excellence and professionalism within the team, emphasizing rigorous training, safety compliance, and operational integrity as key components of NBAF's mission to safeguard public health and the nation's food supply</li>
<li>Monitored budgeting activities by tracking expenditures and providing regular updates to management.</li>
<li>Analyzed existing processes within a department or organization in order to identify areas for improvement or increased efficiency.</li>
<li>Implemented quality control measures throughout each stage of a project's lifecycle.</li>
<li>Worked closely with senior managers to ensure that all projects were completed according to schedule.</li>
<li>Conducted research on potential vendors, suppliers, contractors and subcontractors for projects.</li>
<li>Provided administrative support to the Project Manager in order to facilitate successful project outcomes.</li>
<li>Prepared monthly progress reports summarizing key accomplishments achieved since the last report.</li>
<li>Trained junior staff on best practices for managing multiple projects simultaneously.</li>
</ul> at Defense Contracting Activity, LLC