Experience

Liberty Hill Independent School District

• United States
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Substitute Teacher

  • Feb 2022 - Present



Make-A-Wish Orange County and the Inland Empire

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Database Manager

  • Jun 2021 - Dec 2021

• Development Manager

  • Sep 2018 - Jun 2021

  The Corporate & Community Engagement Manager is responsible for identifying, cultivating and soliciting local corporate & community partnerships to achieve established financial goals for Make-A-Wish Orange County and the Inland Empire including:• Develop and execute Corporate Fundraising Plan to meet chapter goal• Develop and execute Community Fundraising Plan to meet chapter goal• Secure meetings with potential partners to pitch annual engagement partnership plans tailored to meet the needs of the prospective donor throughout assigned regional territory• Work with corporate hosts to manage external events and cause marketing campaigns:• Secure sponsorships for and assist with the execution of chapter major fundraising events (Evening of Wishes, Women’s Circle of Wishes event, Swish Madness, Trailblaze Challenge)• Secure community engagement events that will benefit Make-A-Wish (i.e. Star Campaign, Cause Marketing, Round-up Campaign, Adopt-A-Wish, and Wish Party Hosts). Show less



Laguna Cliffs Marriott Resort & Spa

• United States
• Hospitality
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Sales Manager

  • Aug 2014 - Sep 2018

  Maya Angelou once said, “I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” My motto in the hospitality business is to create an experience that will allow people to look back on their time and say “I made a memory there!” From corporate meetings to incentive trip or team building retreats to a room block only, it is my responsibility to assist you in hosting the very best event. Laguna Cliffs makes that easy, as we are the perfect combination of work and play. The retreat like setting will rejuvenate and energize you and your group. We are within walking distance of the “best of Dana Point” including several different dining and entertainment options for your group from Whale and Dolphin watching, Sailing, Stand-up Paddle Boarding, Kayaking, Biking, Hiking, and the list goes on…. For the evening, watch the sunset over the Pacific Ocean as you enjoy a cocktail on the OverVue Deck or from your own private venue on site. Warren Beatty once said that, “You've achieved success in your field when you don't know whether what you're doing is work or play”. I look forward to partnering with you to achieve a successful meeting here at Laguna Cliffs! Show less

• Human Resources Manager

  • Oct 2013 - Jul 2014

  • Successful integration of the parking, time card, and security systems• Daily clerical HR related duties including responsibility for the hiring process from job posting, pre-screening, hiring, & training• Property Champion for "The Art of Hosting" program by Marriott• Hospitality Hero February 2014

• Director of Banquet Operations

  • Oct 2010 - Oct 2013

  • Certified SME (Subject Manner Expert) for CI/TY system• Brought up year over year AES results in department by 20%• Effectively able to train and implement meal waiver policies in the department in order to bring down the overall labor spending• Leader of the Quarter, 2011/Hospitality Hero March 2013



Temecula Creek Inn

• Banquet Manager/Food & Beverage Manager

  • May 2006 - Oct 2010

  • Effectively manage labor for over 75 staff member in an aggressive environment • Monitor and distribute gratuities of $10,000-$16,000 per pay period • Created and developed F&B standards trainings for all areas of F&B, including fine dining restaurant • Performed duties of Human Resources due to lack of onsite HR department including hiring, terminations, and employee relations • Acting Director of Food and Beverage for 2 years • Effectively manage labor for over 75 staff member in an aggressive environment • Monitor and distribute gratuities of $10,000-$16,000 per pay period • Created and developed F&B standards trainings for all areas of F&B, including fine dining restaurant • Performed duties of Human Resources due to lack of onsite HR department including hiring, terminations, and employee relations • Acting Director of Food and Beverage for 2 years



Marriott International

• United States
• Hospitality
• 700 & Above Employee

• Assistant Banquet Manager/Banquet Manager

  • Aug 2003 - May 2006

  • Ensure complete guest satisfaction with theirs event(s) to ensure repeat business though excellent service, quality produces, and communication • Created SOPs for the entire F & B department including daily opening and closing procedures, attendance policies, and service excellence training • Helped with maintaining and purchasing equipment through the BuyEfficient program • Trained in the “Red Coat” Program for banquet service • Multi-task supervision of multiple events as the only captain throughout the 14,000 square ft of banquet space at a $6,000,000 per year annual income • Trainer for the Marriott Gold Standard Program Show less