Experience

Ruby Tuesday

• Restaurants
• 700 & Above Employee

• Assistant General Manager

  • Jun 2020 - Present

• Restaurant Manager

  • Aug 2010 - Present

  Oversee guest services and manage the day to day functions of the restaurant ensuring a memorable high quality casual dining experience for guests; Maximize sales and profitability; control inventory and expenses; meet budgetary constraints; teach, lead, and develop a successful team; train, develop, and promote top performers into Guest Service Coordinators/Shift Leaders/Managers; Manage 40-50 restaurant employees; write employee schedules, write and deliver employee reviews/one on ones; Recruit potential hires and interview candidates; conduct new team member orientations and ensure the hiring process is complete; handle ordering and receiving of product/ supplies; verify processes, preparation, and manage execution of high quality product and service; deliver proper execution of new initiatives; control food cost, beverage cost, controllables, and waste; Maintain food safety and sanitation; ensure equipment and facility is properly repaired and maintained; handle guest complaints and ensure happy guests; ensure responsible alcohol service; obtain and network with outside marketing/catering contacts; Organized, promoted, and executed a community giveback program for The American Cancer Society, Foundation for Angelman Syndrome Therapeutics, local schools, local churches, etc.; Arrange and execute blood drives with Life South Blood Drives. Show less

• Shift Leader, Certified Trainer, Team Member

  • Jan 2006 - Aug 2010



Black Dove Entertainment

• AL & TN

• Owner/ Independent Booking Agent/ Event Producer/ Marketing & Promotions

  • Jun 2016 - Present

  Owner, Black Dove Entertainment. Independent Booking and Event Management Company based out of Gulf Shores, AL/ Mobile, AL. Owner, Black Dove Entertainment. Independent Booking and Event Management Company based out of Gulf Shores, AL/ Mobile, AL.



West End Enterprises / CMT Awards/ CMA Radio Remotes

• Nashville, Tennessee

• Talent Assistant/ Talent Transportation Assistant/ Talent Escort

  • Mar 2006 - Present

  Assist Talent Escort Managers with logistics of event production and coordination of talent escorts, talent, bands, etc. during live productions such as the CMT Music Awards and CMA and CMT radio remotes Assist Talent Escort Managers with logistics of event production and coordination of talent escorts, talent, bands, etc. during live productions such as the CMT Music Awards and CMA and CMT radio remotes



YMCA of South Alabama

• Foley, AL

• Youth Services Coordinator

  • Nov 2017 - Jun 2018

  I managed, directed, coordinated, and promoted all Youth Services programs for the John McClure Snook Family YMCA including After School Care, No School Days, Kids Fun Night Out, and Summer Day Camp. I expanded the After School program and Kids Fun Night Out program and developed working relationships within the community. Special Events: I provided staff leadership and administrative support for special events and annual fundraising activities. I assisted the planning committee and subcommittees with the planning, marketing, sponsorship and donation acquisition, and execution for events such the YMCA Annual Golf Classic. Show less



Annual National Shrimp Festival

• Gulf Shores, Alabama

• Entertainment Chairman

  • 2013 - 2017

  I booked talent, negotiated contracts, planned, and coordinated all Entertainment logistics for the Annual National Shrimp Festival in Gulf Shores, Alabama. I booked talent, negotiated contracts, planned, and coordinated all Entertainment logistics for the Annual National Shrimp Festival in Gulf Shores, Alabama.



Self-employed

• Gulf Shores, Alabama

• Independent Artist Booking & Management/ Event Management/ Promotion

  • Oct 2014 - Jun 2016



Tom-Leis Music

• Nashville, Tennessee

• Music Publishing/ Artist Management Intern

  • 2008 - 2009

  Assisted in Song plugging and administration for Tom Leis. Updated the database for current info on songs in the catalog, assisted with artist management for Sarah Buxton including setting up songwriter sessions Assisted in Song plugging and administration for Tom Leis. Updated the database for current info on songs in the catalog, assisted with artist management for Sarah Buxton including setting up songwriter sessions



Ally Wilson/ McDonalds Inspirational Gospel Tour 2007

• Nashville, Tennessee

• Tour Assistant Intern

  • 2007 - 2008

  Assisted the Tour Manager with coordinating the daily logistics of the tour; organized, planned, and ensured a successful tour. Distributed info and sinage; ran errands; arranged catering; assisted with the set up and tear down of all meet and greets; video production, etc. Assisted the stage manager and production manager during the show Assisted the Tour Manager with coordinating the daily logistics of the tour; organized, planned, and ensured a successful tour. Distributed info and sinage; ran errands; arranged catering; assisted with the set up and tear down of all meet and greets; video production, etc. Assisted the stage manager and production manager during the show



Broken Bow Records / Stoney Creek Records

• Nashville, Tennessee

• Radio Promotions Intern

  • 2007 - 2007

  Assisted the promotions team with all things Radio Promotion. Distributed sampler cds and promotional material to radio stations; updated contact database, promoted BBR artists to radio programmers Assisted the promotions team with all things Radio Promotion. Distributed sampler cds and promotional material to radio stations; updated contact database, promoted BBR artists to radio programmers