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LoungeabilityOwner
Apr. 2017United StatesLuxury hospitality consulting & task force management company that provides support for new and established hospitality businesses: conceptualize their vision, supervise site construction, government and permit filing, creating operational standards and processes, hiring and train personnel, create brand identity, marketing, and everything else you need to run a functioning enterprise. Corporate training services.
Lucille's Hospitality GroupSr VP of Development Restaurant & Retail Operations
May. 2021 - May. 2024Houston, Texas, United States• Oversee and manage all restaurant and hospitality operations for Lucille's Hospitality Group, including staffing, training, inventory management, and financial performance of 4 restaurants, our distribution and catering facility, a farm, and a non profit.
• Develop and implement strategies for improving operational efficiency, increase profitability, and enhance the guest experience.
• Ensured compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations, including safety and health codes, labor laws, and liquor laws.
• Accountability leader working closely with the executive team to develop and implement policies and procedures that support the overall goals and objectives of the company.
• Collaborate with other departments, such as marketing, finance, and human resources, to ensure a cohesive and successful operation.
• Monitor and analyze key performance indicators to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Developed and maintained relationships with key vendors and suppliers to ensure timely delivery of goods and services at competitive prices.
• Lead initiative of planning and opening a retail wine market and grocery store in underserved third ward Houston.
• Wrote SOPs, training manuals/programs, policies, vendor agreements and treatments for all entities.
Bar 5015General Manager
Jun. 2022 - Jan. 2023Houston, Texas, United StatesGeneral Manager high volume hybrid restaurant, bar, and concert venue supporting 3 department managers.
• Implemented verbiage for training programs, SOPs and renegotiated contracts and repurposed food menu to cut food cost by 30%
• Handled communications with entertainment management for concerts, writing production ques, stage directions, run of show, security and safety plans and ticket sales and pricing.
• Managed schedule for musical artist transportation, accommodations, meals, and itinerary for concerts and acquired all technical rider equipment for musical performances as well as artist green room and security and shows on a weekly basis.
Sekai HospitalityGeneral Manager Operations (Multi Unit)
Jun. 2019 - May. 2022Houston, TX• Operations Manager for indoor outdoor luxury high-volume day + night club venue
• Based on Vegas standards of bottle service in sequence Sekai open as a 20,000+ sq ft facility and entertainment venue that hosts some of the world's most sought-after DJ's musicians, athletes, entertainers.
• Developed onboard training with e-learning and visual aids in accordance with manuals with direct supervision of program.
• Led team of 50+ with roles hiring, development, implementing POS, Authoring SOP, and sales. Planning buildout for 2 venues following.
Trust Cocktails & Shareables (Multi Unit)Vice President Operations/General Manager
Jan. 2016 - Jun. 2020Detroit, MI• Opening and Operating manager for 20,000 sq ft luxury Downtown Detroit restaurant and lounge.
• Project management for venue renovations of 1920’s Downtown building and managed $8,000,000 operational budget.
Also managed downtown juice bar location and midtown restaurant
• Curated food and beverage program with Michelin as well as the wine program with a focus on food pairings.
• Created SOPs in accordance with all state and local laws as well as owners vision statement in mind for the venue.
70 PineAssistant General Manager
Sep. 2015 - Apr. 2016New York City Metropolitan Area• Executive leadership at New Yorks #1 hotel on Trip advisor and luxury hotel property and residences in 64 floor skyscraper in the heart of Manhattan.
• Prepare hotel pre-opening expense reports for FF&E items, operating costs, estimates of renovation, and labor costs for hotel.
• Managed third party amenities program and discounts with partnerships with other buildings.
• Long term contracts for international guest and residential property management.
IHG Hotels & ResortsDirector of Food And Beverage
Jan. 2014 - Sep. 2015New York, United StatesCharged with bringing new accounts and building relationships to implement product sales in brick and mortar.
Establishing relationships with buyers for digital and physical sales.
Led a team of 60 full time and 100 contract workers Developed marketing and sales pricing for all outlets
Westin Dallas Park CentralAssistant Marketing Director
Jan. 2012 - Oct. 2013Dallas, Texas, United StatesImplemented strategic marketing and advertising campaigns that saw a 10% increase in market visibility
Managed team of 10 employees and interns under executive director’s guidance
Created the sales and marketing brainstorming initiative amongst area hotels to increase likelihood to recommend.
2012 employee of the month March, September, October
Miami Dolphins and Hard Rock StadiumLive Events Coordinator
May. 2010 - Dec. 2011Miami, Florida, United StatesCoordinated all on and off site events for Dolphins organization.
Community engagement with local charities to encourage education, team support, increase in donations and outreach.
Casting for live shows, stadium tours, concert production and travel schedules for players coaches and in house personnel.
HiltonFood and Beverage Manager
May. 2008 - Apr. 2010United StatesF&B Manager at 3 locations Hilton Baton Rouge, Hilton Riverside New Orleans, Roosevelt
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