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Grazie NonnaActing General Manager
Sep. 2023 - Oct. 2023Washington DC-Baltimore AreaAssumed GM role for about 45 days following sudden departure of predecessor and for duration of the hiring process and onboarding of new GM. Helped resolve outstanding issues, restore order and re-establish cooperation and steps of service while improving processes and operations in anticipation of new manager onboarding. Managed most aspects of handoff and transition to new manager's tenure. During the same period, I was simulatneously planning the opening process for a new restaurant location which was expected within the following month (subsequently delayed for unrelated reasons).
Little ChickenGeneral Manager
Mar. 2023Washington DC-Baltimore AreaSoup-to-nuts management of bar and fast-casual restaurant operations including lead role on relocation and new location opening process. Oversight of all FOH hiring, training, construction and opening project management, bar setup and day-to-day operations including training of long-term GM and shift managers. Work closely with ownership and kitchen lead to ensure smooth crosstalk and cooperative mindset across the staff. Daily problem solving, development and process improvement.
Mindful Management at the Eaton Hotel (The Allegory and Wild Days)Director of Food And Beverage
Jan. 2022 - Jun. 2022Washington DC-Baltimore AreaSpearheaded takeover of management contract and operational transition for two high-profile and high-volume hotel-owned F&B spaces (The Allegory and Wild Days). Onboarded entire staff within 14 days, established new healthcare plans, transitioned payroll, scheduling and all other operational aspects, oversaw transition of operations and assumed lead role in improving processes, purchasing, management, planning and daily operations for duration of my tenure. My departure was due to a severe medical event which required multiple months of very limited activity and was incompatible with continuing the role.
Chaplin's and Zeppelin RestaurantsBeverage Director
Jun. 2021 - Jan. 2022Washington DC-Baltimore AreaManaged all aspects of bar and beverage operations for sister restaurants totalling roughly $9-million annual revenue during my tenure. Oversaw menu, purchasing, inventory, training, hiring and day-to-day operations of both bars and teams while working to improve guest experience, consistency and profitability. Departure was to assume Director of F&B role and spearhead a new contract management project under a new company with overlapping ownership.
RGF SystemsOwner, Principal
Jan. 2014 - Apr. 2021Falls Church, VAI provide independent consulting and services in various arenas, including: -Audio/Visual system design, calibration and operation
-Web Design and Integration
-IT and Network infrastructure design and implementation
-Photography
-Programming for control system implementation and custom development
TheApertureGroup.coOwner
Jan. 2014 - Mar. 2021Washington D.C. Metro AreaIndependent photography, videography and media services for a variety of clients all over the world. Managed all aspects of operations and services including client relations, planning, performance, marketing, delivery and consulting components.
PhonicOwner, Founder, Talent Director
Nov. 2013 - Jun. 2015Washington D.C. Metro AreaFounded, led and organized weekly electronic music events featuring local, national and global talent in various spaces within the DC area.
MUTE at Lima NightclubTalent Director and Resident Artist
Oct. 2012 - Nov. 2013Washington D.C. Metro Area
Nocturnal VibeOwner / DJ / Producer
Apr. 2010 - Sep. 2012Organized music events all over DC and occasionally elsewhere. Events varied in scale from 50 to 500 guests featuring up to 10 artists.
Slye Digital Media SystemsSoftware Manager
Feb. 2008 - Oct. 2012
Slye Digital Media SystemsEngineer
Feb. 2008 - Oct. 2012
Boggs Environmental Consultants, Inc.IT Program Manager
Jan. 2006 - Feb. 2008
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