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Director of Digital Philanthropy
Texas Christian UniversityDirector of Digital Philanthropy
Sep. 2022
General Manager
PalmWood Event and ConferenceGeneral Manager
Apr. 2018 - Sep. 2022Fort Worth, TXCurate marketing and public relations strategy and develop our corporate narrative to raise awareness and trust by illustrating our brand identity, market positioning, value proposition, and services differentiation. Initially hired to develop, manage and create luxury venue and within two months transitioned into General Manager role. Personally coordinate and execute all VIP and luxury events with discretion and high level of excellence. • Develop, implement, and manage sales strategies, products, and pricing to maximize revenue and profit streams while achieving budgeted revenues and increasing market share. • Established PalmWood as a luxury event venue in Fort Worth with quality catering and upscale event offerings and named a top wedding Venue by Brides of North Texas in Fall of 2019
General Manager
Branch & BirdGeneral Manager
Apr. 2018 - Sep. 2022Fort Worth, Texas, United StatesCurate marketing and public relations strategy and develop our corporate narrative to raise awareness and trust by illustrating our brand identity, market positioning, value proposition, and services differentiation. Initially hired to develop, manage and create luxury venue and within two months transitioned into General Manager role. • Develop, implement, and manage sales strategies, products, and pricing to maximize revenue and profit streams while achieving budgeted revenues and increasing market share. • Lead restaurant, event and culinary team of 38 staff members while serving as a coach, mentor and team-builder establishing roles, responsibilities and measures of performance
President
Sedona Productions at Cendera CenterPresident
Aug. 2011 - Apr. 20183600 Benbrook Highway, Fort Worth, TX 76116Designed and implemented marketing and communications strategy to create awareness and sales through print and digital campaigns, website development and social media. Owner charged me to develop, manage and promote event venue for private and community events, while branding Cendera Center as an industry leader. Managed owner expectations and personally coordinated and executed all VIP events. • Developed a suite of brands to include Spirits by Sedona, Snaps, Sedona Events and Event Technology, The Wedding Collective and Sedona Hospitality. • Recruited and trained event and leadership team of ten full time staff and 60 temporary event staff • Established Cendera Center as Fort Worth’s Best Event Venue and recognized as such by Fort Worth, TX Magazine 2011 - 2017 • Increased event sales each year by 50% • Designed and implemented impactful community events: The Disney Institute, Non-Profit Leaders Symposium, Sense of Sedona and Business on Purpose Lecture Series • Earned Trained Wedding Planner Certification, Attended Engage! A Luxury Wedding Summit
Director of Catering and Event Sales
City Club CateringDirector of Catering and Event Sales
Mar. 2004 - Aug. 2011Designed and implemented strategic marketing plan with a variety of campaigns to create new sales through networking, promotions, TV, billboard, print, and social media to create an overall awareness of the Club and its capabilities for high-end events. Produced creative and memorable events with innovative menus and exquisite presentation while creating and maintaining high standards of service, food presentation and quality as expected by luxury clientele. • Recruited, trained and coached catering team of three, banquet staff of eight full time and on average twenty part-time/temporary staff. • Increased sales by 74% over 7 years • Increased the number of corporate and non-profit events by 50% and increased number of annual Wedding Receptions from 14 in 2004 to a yearly average of 60; over 90 last year • Managed Super Bowl XLV NFL Experience event for Legends Hospitality • Guest Expert for Good Morning Texas Wedding Segment • Earned Certified Meeting Planner Designation and Certified Tourism Ambassador Designation, Attended NACE Annual Convention(s) and Wedding MBA
Catering Manager
The Fort Worth ClubCatering Manager
Mar. 2000 - Mar. 2004Developed and managed website and print/online marketing plan as well as facilitating weekly newsletter to membership. Managed complex projects and executed schedules with expert attention to detail while exceeding all required specifications. Assured client satisfaction through effective communication skills and time management while creating lasting relationships and legacy clients.
Sales
Lakeland MarketingSales
Nov. 1999 - Sep. 2000Sold Food Product to US Food Services in Dallas, TX.

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