Experience

Hilton Columbus Downtown

• United States
• Hospitality
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Bartender

  • Jan 2023 - Present



Rook & Rook Consulting

• Columbus, Ohio Metropolitan Area

• Founding Partner / Guest Services Director

  • Apr 2021 - Nov 2022

  -Grew the business from conception to 27 short-term rental listings -Handled all guest communications and addressed time-sensitive requests & maintenance concerns -Responsible for quantitative & qualitative takeaways for clients by compiling & delivering monthly financial reports and relevant marketplace analyses -Created comprehensive systems & technical automations in order to expedite workflow -Designed logo from scratch to establish brand presence -Grew the business from conception to 27 short-term rental listings -Handled all guest communications and addressed time-sensitive requests & maintenance concerns -Responsible for quantitative & qualitative takeaways for clients by compiling & delivering monthly financial reports and relevant marketplace analyses -Created comprehensive systems & technical automations in order to expedite workflow -Designed logo from scratch to establish brand presence



Denmark on High

• Food & Beverages

• Supervisor / Bartender

  • May 2019 - Apr 2021

  -Initiated systems & strategies to improve bottom line by means of waste reduction, margins enhancement and streamlined production -Took on leadership responsibilities within 4 months & aided in new-hire education -Responsible for menu item creation and infusion development -Initiated systems & strategies to improve bottom line by means of waste reduction, margins enhancement and streamlined production -Took on leadership responsibilities within 4 months & aided in new-hire education -Responsible for menu item creation and infusion development



Two Truths

• Columbus, Ohio Metropolitan Area

• Creator / Operator

  • Nov 2016 - May 2019

  -Recruited to rebrand the establishment with a fresh business model on an exiguous budget -Responsible for both initiating and augmenting monthly sales from $0 to over $30,000 -Leveraged network connections to recruit seasoned staff & facilitate expedited community awareness through strategic events -Directed product development and brand aesthetic including cocktail creation, event planning, as well as logo, menu and interior design -Performed all microeconomic business processes such as cost analysis, inventory management and developing rigorous standard operating procedures Show less



Sculpture Hospitality

• Canada
• Hospitality
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Senior Auditor

  • Apr 2015 - May 2017

  -Collected and entered data for client audit -Processed relevant paperwork (invoices, comps, etc.) necessary for inventory control -Provided data analyses using cost accounting methods with our proprietary software program -Identified variance in sales and usage and isolated revenue potential to enhance client’s profit margin -Worked directly with management and staff using our results to mitigate losses and reduce shrinkage to below 2% on average -Assisted in sales efforts facilitating client acquisition and retention Show less



Paddy Wagon Foods

• Columbus, Ohio Metropolitan Area

• Marketing Director

  • Aug 2011 - Aug 2015

   Expanded clientele base by 20% in 3 years through direct sales & digital/print media  Managed scheduling for on-site catering  Screened qualified applicants and provided subsequent job training  Spearheaded product cost and margins analysis to improve bottom line  Maintained superior client relations through both personal and online interaction  Expanded clientele base by 20% in 3 years through direct sales & digital/print media  Managed scheduling for on-site catering  Screened qualified applicants and provided subsequent job training  Spearheaded product cost and margins analysis to improve bottom line  Maintained superior client relations through both personal and online interaction