Experience

Capital Ale House

• United States
• Restaurants
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Marketing

  • Jan 2004 - Present

  I work directly under the President. Responsible for leading and managing all brand marketing and strategy development for seven locations, including PR, Web, Sponsorships, and Community & Social Media. Additional responsibilities include communications, community outreach, partnership development, coordinating special events, group reservations, off-site food and beer events, and facilitating sponsorships. I oversee a variety of projects, fundraisers, and events. I am… Show more I work directly under the President. Responsible for leading and managing all brand marketing and strategy development for seven locations, including PR, Web, Sponsorships, and Community & Social Media. Additional responsibilities include communications, community outreach, partnership development, coordinating special events, group reservations, off-site food and beer events, and facilitating sponsorships. I oversee a variety of projects, fundraisers, and events. I am responsible for the management and coordination of special events for all seven locations. Some of my responsibilities for event planning include: • Managed events drawing more than 10,500 attendees. • Manage all event logistics, including food and beverage requirements. • Obtain necessary permits. • On-site event management. • Recruit, schedule, and manage event staffing. • Contracting bands, various entertainers, vendors, and security. • Working with city inspectors and hiring off-duty police. I facilitate sponsorships for fundraising events (some off-site) for local non-profits that include the Central & Eastern Virginia Chapter National Multiple Sclerosis Society, United Network for Organ Sharing, Children's Health Involving Parents, Richmond 2015, Virginia Breast Cancer Foundation, Chesterfield Chamber of Commerce, Downtown Harrisonburg Renaissance, Virginia Manufacturer’s Association, Virginia Brewer’s Guild, Pink Boots Society, Habitat for Humanity and many others. I cultivate and expand sponsorship development with local sports organizations, including the Richmond Kickers and the Flying Squirrels.

• General Manager

  • Jan 2004 - May 2010

  General Manager during the expansion on our downtown Richmond location, to include the opening of the 300 person capacity Music Hall and Beer Garden. Beer Garden offered a separate menu and kitchen. Worked directly with the River City Blues Society and Richmond Jazz Society for weekly and monthly events held in the Music Hall. Responsible for BWL and Food cost, inventories, manager schedules, monthly manager meetings, management of both front and back of the house.



Fest Biergarten

• United States
• Restaurants
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Marketing

  • Nov 2017 - Present

  A sister company to Capital Ale House, Fest Biergarten is a small footprint restaurant that offers the Hull Street Road corridor a relaxing place to enjoy classic and local artisanal sausages, sandwiches, and salads with beer and wine in a friendly beer garden atmosphere.



YMCA of Greater Richmond

• United States
• Recreational Facilities
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Vice Chair Board

  • Jan 2021 - Present

  Serving as Vice Chair of the Advisory Board and the Misson, Equity, and Inclusion committee.



Chesterfield Chamber of Commerce

• United States
• Civic and Social Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Past Chairwoman Board of Directors

  • Jan 2021 - Present

  Vision To be the champion for the business community, fostering growth and development, transformational relationships, and a thriving environment in Chesterfield County. Mission To promote, protect and support the interests of Chesterfield businesses and create a community unlike any other in the region. Promote our members Protect member interests by advocating for sound government policy on issues that impact our county’s business community Facilitate… Show more Vision To be the champion for the business community, fostering growth and development, transformational relationships, and a thriving environment in Chesterfield County. Mission To promote, protect and support the interests of Chesterfield businesses and create a community unlike any other in the region. Promote our members Protect member interests by advocating for sound government policy on issues that impact our county’s business community Facilitate collaboration, communication, and a sense of community among our members Provide the most effective programs, events, and educational opportunities to support business excellence, networking, and growth Foster the development of a highly-skilled and competent workforce We Value Integrity, Respect, Inclusion and Openness To learn more about the Chesterfield Chamber of Commerce or to join, visit https://www.chesterfieldchamber.com/

• Member Board Of Directors

  • Jan 2018 - Dec 2020