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Social Media and Community Manager
All TerrainSocial Media and Community Manager
Sep. 2022 - Oct. 2023Chicago, Illinois, United StatesSocial Media strategy, experiential marketing, event production
Bar Manager
Corner Table RestaurantsBar Manager
Apr. 2022 - Jan. 2023Chicago, Illinois, United StatesBar-managed a high-volume downtown Chicago restaurant, leading execution, staff coordination, and guest experience in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment. Developed strong operational judgment, people leadership, and adaptability — skills that continue to inform my work as a marketer, strategist, and manager.
In-Service Trainer and Lead Bartender
Steak 48In-Service Trainer and Lead Bartender
Mar. 2020 - Sep. 2022Chicago, ILLed bar service in a high-volume, high-spend fine-dining environment where precision, consistency, and attention to detail were non-negotiable. Trained and onboarded bartenders, servers, and hosts through a rigorous service program rooted in timing, standards, and guest psychology. Trusted to uphold brand excellence under pressure while delivering polished, anticipatory hospitality to an elite clientele.
Director of Marketing
One Of A Kind HospitalityDirector of Marketing
Jun. 2019 - Oct. 2023Chicago, Illinois, United StatesLead marketing strategy and execution for a 7-concept hospitality group, overseeing brand development, rebrands, digital marketing, PR, events, partnerships, and community engagement. Manage and mentor a team of five while aligning marketing priorities with operations, ownership goals, and real-world service constraints. Serve as a strategic partner in operations meetings, translating staffing, service flow, inspections, and on-the-ground realities into clear marketing direction and executable plans. Built systems and standards — including SOPs, content calendars, and event playbooks to bring structure, consistency, and accountability to a fast-moving team. Known for turning chaos into clarity, leading people through change, and bridging creative vision with operational execution. This role reflects my evolution into a director-level leader focused on judgment, systems thinking, and sustainable brand growth across diverse guest audiences.
Marketing and Social Media Account Manager
The Fifty/50 GroupMarketing and Social Media Account Manager
Jun. 2019 - Oct. 2021Chicago, Illinois, United StatesLed social media and experiential marketing across a diverse, high-profile hospitality portfolio spanning cocktail bars, rooftops, neighborhood restaurants, and hotel-based food & beverage concepts. Managed multiple brand voices simultaneously, adapting strategy and execution to vastly different guest types, volumes, and business goals. Worked closely with award-winning chefs, mixologists, and operations teams to translate culinary vision and service standards into compelling, real-world storytelling. Played a key role in openings, pop-ups, and large-scale activations, as well as purpose-driven initiatives like charity dinners and community partnerships. During the pandemic, helped pivot concepts quickly and creatively — including repositioning rooftop venues for micro-weddings and private events — reinforcing my ability to execute under pressure and adapt strategy in rapidly changing conditions. This role sharpened my strengths in systems thinking, cross-functional collaboration, and operationally grounded marketing.
Director of Marketing
One Of A Kind HospitalityDirector of Marketing
Jun. 2019 - Oct. 2023Chicago, Illinois, United StatesLead marketing strategy and execution for a 7-concept hospitality group, overseeing brand development, rebrands, digital marketing, PR, events, partnerships, and community engagement. Manage and mentor a team of five while aligning marketing priorities with operations, ownership goals, and real-world service constraints. Serve as a strategic partner in operations meetings, translating staffing, service flow, inspections, and on-the-ground realities into clear marketing direction and executable plans. Built systems and standards — including SOPs, content calendars, and event playbooks to bring structure, consistency, and accountability to a fast-moving team. Known for turning chaos into clarity, leading people through change, and bridging creative vision with operational execution. This role reflects my evolution into a director-level leader focused on judgment, systems thinking, and sustainable brand growth across diverse guest audiences.
Marketing Manager
Folkart ManagementMarketing Manager
Aug. 2016 - Nov. 2018Chicago, Illinois, United StatesLed social and email marketing for a multi-concept hospitality group, adapting brand voice and execution across award-winning restaurants and bars. Produced content, managed newsletters, and partnered with ops and ownership to translate marketing into real-world engagement and traffic. Built a strong foundation in cross-functional collaboration, consistency, and operationally grounded execution.
Social Media Manager
Graves HospitalitySocial Media Manager
Feb. 2014 - Mar. 2016Chicago
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