Managed and executed 1,800+ national visibility projects annually (~150 per month) with budgets from $1K–$10K per booking, delivering 30-day turnaround campaigns with precision.
Oversaw budget allocation per brand and market for projects, ensuring adherence to financial objectives.
Coordinated daily logistics nationally for multi-market executions, optimizing resource allocation and workflow efficiency.
Managed vendor relationships, ensuring alignment on project objectives and deliverables. Additionally, negotiated vendor contracts, securing favorable terms and cost savings for the company
Oversaw the production of marketing materials, maintaining brand consistency across all channels.
Established effective communication with multiple departments for enhanced collaboration to meet operational deadlines.
Assistant General Manager
Anejo
03.2016 - 10.2021
Establish positive rapport with customer and encourage feedback; using feedback to implement improvements in service quality
Engage service recovery efforts as needed and ensured FOH staff adheres to hospitality standards
Maintain adequate FOH staffing levels while meeting labor goals
Managing payroll and time keeping, including completion of the proper paperwork for new hires and terminations
Handling of cash for all shifts including distribution of tips and bank deposits; ensuring cash handing policies are being followed by staff
Clearly and promptly communicating pertinent information to staff; leading pre-shifts meeting and trainings regarding new menu items or operational procedures
Food & Beverage Manager,
The Collective
11.2019 - 03.2020
Assisted in concept development of Food & Beverage department for new growing brand promoting co-living spaces with in existing NYC hotel
Applied years of New York City hospitality industry knowledge to co-develop training materials to promote staff development; collaborated with UK branch and external vendors
Trained front-of-house team on restaurant policies and procedures, guest services, and communications skills to promote positive experience
Managed all day-to-day operations of coffee shop and hotel bar i.e. – Scheduling, sales reports, inventory, etc.
Food & Beverage Manager
Gerber Group
03.2019 - 11.2019
Directed a diverse team of FOH and BOH restaurant staff in addition to In Room Dining department
Responsible for bar development; communications, sales, profit and cost control management
Manage event inquires; Vendors, corporate events, private events, social medias and promotions
Produced weekly reports detailing sales trends and forecast
Abide by, and uphold company policies and standards, as well as state sanitation and health regulations
Developed and maintain effective customer relations by offering warmth, passion, and extensive knowledge of food, wine, craft beers and spirits
Project Onboarding/ Training Manager,
Estiatorio Milos
10.2018 - 03.2019
Collaborated with General Manager to identify staffing needs, job specifications, qualifications, and skills
Reviewed and coordinated candidate applications. Conducted phone screenings and applicant interviews, referring best qualified candidates to GM for final interview
Coordinated onboarding and orientation process providing new hires with key information and resources
Provided clear expectations, direction and coaching for FOH staff through classroom sessions and floor observations