Richard Luciano

Resourceful Manager offering a history of success coordinating and monitoring operations across various departments. Effective leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Highly committed with hardworking mentality to maintain quality of services and products. Determined and experienced in mentoring and challenging team members to meet and exceed company goals.

Intern Coordinator - Hotel Duval

• Conceptualized and developed the hotels food and beverage internship program directly with the director of food and beverage resulting in a hiring rate of 60% post program completion

• Developed strong relationships with the leaders of hospitality colleges at Florida State University and Florida Gulf Coast University for recruitment purposes
• Teamed with director of food and beverage, guest speaking to young professionals. educating and implementing interest in the hospitality industry
• Recruited, interviewed and onboarded interns while fostering their program through the summer
• Remained head internship coordinator throughout program providing a mentor style of leadership
• Instructed food and beverage-based skill seminars including table service skills, wine knowledge and financial acumen-based classes

• Foodservice Management Professional (FMP) - National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation.
• ServSafe Allergens Certification - National Restaurant Association.
• Food Handler's Permit/License
• Salesforce Administrator Certification – Salesforce.com, Inc.