Bi-Coastal EnterprisesPresident
Oct. 2005 - Feb. 2017Portland, Oregon Metropolitan AreaCreated, launched, and oversaw daily operations for a wine bar and bistro in two locations, including private party spaces, and a high-end retail wine store. Also launched and ran a high end French inspired restaurant. Executed all aspects of the enterprise from marketing, communications, public relations, HR, advertising, to finance. Produced multi-media marketing campaigns including a website, blog, and a social media presence resulting in 8K+ followers on Facebook, and 7K+ followers on Twitter, and acknowledgment in local and national publications.
● Devised multiple projects to increase annual sales to $1.4M.
● Organized and facilitated 250+ onsite and 20+ offsite events annually.
● Revitalized menu, from wine bar selections to a full-service restaurant, increasing food sales by 50% and average guest checks by 35%.