Driving excellence in hospitality operations and crafting memorable dining experiences while working across globally recognized hotel, resort, dining and nightlife establishments.

Next Available Date for Assignment

October 1, 2024

Skills

 Restaurant Operations Management  Menu Development & Engineering  Procurement & Inventory Control  Staff Training & Development  Guest Satisfaction & Retention  Budgeting & Financial Management  Private & Corporate Event Planning  Hotel Property Management  Recruitment & Onboarding  Cost Control & Reduction  Food Safety & Quality  Informed Decision Making

Areas of Expertise

 Visionary Strategic Leadership: A distinguished leader with a profound ability to orchestrate cross-functional collaboration, ensuring a symphony of operations that resonate with the highest standards for excellence. Masterful in the art of strategic foresight and financial acumen, driving the brand’s sustained success with unparalleled precision and insight.  Unrivaled Operational Excellence: Esteemed for curating and perpetuating the pinnacle of food and beverage service, crafting an ambiance of sublime elegance that captivates and indulges the discerning tastes of guests, residents, and staff.  Cultivator of Exceptional Talent: A connoisseur of human capital, inspiring and nurturing a culture of relentless pursuit of excellence, where each team member is empowered to transcend the ordinary and achieve the extraordinary. Demonstrated mastery in guiding teams to consistently exceed the highest standards of luxury service.  Innovator with Bespoke Adaptability: Committed to upholding the revered tradition of The Golden Rule, while relentlessly pursuing innovations that anticipate and fulfill the sophisticated desires of elite clientele. Exhibits exceptional organizational prowess and time management finesse, ensuring that every guest experience is nothing short of impeccable.  Pioneering Technical Savvy in Luxury Hospitality: Acutely proficient in the integration of state-of-the-art technological systems and AI-driven platforms that enhance operational efficiency and elevate the guest experience to new heights. Demonstrated expertise in the strategic implementation of operational, marketing and health and safety technologies.

Brand Experience

Marriott, Hyatt, Hilton and Independent​/​Boutique

Software Experience

Point of Sales – MICROS Simphony EMC, MICROS RES 3700, InfoSys, Aloha, Toast, TouchBistro, Harbortouch Restaurant & Event Management – Restaurant365, MarginEdge, OpenTable, Delphi, Tock, Resy, 7Shifts, Marqii, Ovation Procurement Platforms – Avendra, Entegra, BirchStreet, I-Buy Efficient, Provi, Seven-Fifty, US Foods, SYSCO Hotel Property Management & Accounting – Hilton OnQ, Marriott FOSSE, ProfitSword, ProfitShare, M3 Accounting

Employment History

Ambassador Hotel — JdV by Hyatt | Chicago, IL Interim Director of Food & Beverage (Task Force Consultant) Number of Rooms: 296 Relevant Skills: Financial Management, Team Leadership, Guest Experience, Compliance and Safety, Marketing, Quality Control, Continuous Improvement, Operational Assessment, Strategic Planning, Technology Integration Hyatt Regency Seattle | Seattle, Washington AAA Four-Diamond Hotel Interim Food & Beverage Manager (Task Force Consultant) Number of Rooms: 1,264 Relevant Skills: Financial Management, Team Leadership, Guest Experience, Compliance and Safety, Marketing, Quality Control, Continuous Improvement, Operational Assessment, Strategic Planning, Technology Integration Carousel Oceanfront Hotel & Resort | Ocean City, Maryland Interim Director of Food & Beverage (Task Force Consultant) Number of Rooms: 489 Relevant Skills: Establish SOPs, Operational Excellence, Strategic Planning, Regulatory Compliance, Operational Assessment, Training and Development, Cost Control, Quality Assurance, Guest Satisfaction Renaissance Montgomery Hotel & Spa at the Convention Center | Montgomery, Alabama AAA Four-Diamond Hotel Interim Director of Restaurants (Task Force Consultant) Number of Rooms: 342 Relevant Skills: Strategic Vision and Execution, Culinary and Beverage Innovation, Team Leadership, Operational Excellence, Financial Management, Performance Increase, Unique Menu Offerings Development, Beverage Program Development. Additional experience information is available upon request

Education

Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management

Training & Certificates

AHLA Certified Food & Beverage Executive (in progress) ServSafe Food Manager TiPS Alcohol Awareness Tennessee Alcohol Server WSET Level I Sommelier WSET Level II Spirits Steward Stave & Thief Society Bourbon Steward American Heart Association CPR & AED

Service Area

United States PLEASE BE ADVISED — Client is responsible for paying, reimbursing and​/​or providing any of the following expenses in addition to agreed upon daily rate: • Airfare or mileage (per US Department of Transportation rate scale) to and from Nashville, Tennessee to the clients location • Accommodations (hotel room or AirBnb) • Ground transportation to and from airport (if flying) (rideshare, taxi, car service, etc)

Closest Airport - (Enter 3 Letter Airport Code)

BNA