Experience

Ladies America

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

• Chapter Director

  • Jun 2013 - Present

  I run the Nashville Chapter of Ladies America. I...-educate-connect-mentor-empower women of all ages and background following the Ladies America motto of "Women Helping Women" I run the Nashville Chapter of Ladies America. I...-educate-connect-mentor-empower women of all ages and background following the Ladies America motto of "Women Helping Women"



Sushiko Chevy Chase

• Restaurants
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Event Coordinator

  • Sep 2011 - Jun 2013

  • Streamlined private event process by developing event packages for both the lounge and private dining area, updating and creating new contracts, and setting food and beverage minimums for private events.• Book private events on an ongoing basis and manage the process from start-to-finish. Developed private event marketing materials and implemented booking process. Work with event staff to ensure set up and execution run smoothly and that clients are satisfied. Generated over $18K in private event sales within 4 months.• Developed and implemented a marketing strategy to increase sales & repeat customers. Tactics include social mendia, a concierge program for surrounding hotels to entice them to recommend us to their guests, building relationships with local food bloggers and other influencers, and strengthening brand image with new photography.• Assist management in the evaluation of restaurant performance by developing tracking sheets and reports that identify issues and trends allowing for informed business decisions.• Overhauled carryout process to minimize mistakes by developing a carryout certification test for staff, modifying the process for accepting carryout payments, and creating a tracking sheet to document carryout issues for management.• Launched and promoted recurring event series to attract new customers and position Sushiko as the “go to” place for all things sushi.• Manage hosting staff ensuring all standards are met. Created the Vibe Points program to incent hosting staff to achieve a higher level of excellence and revamped the training guide for host staff to identify and address existing issues.• Built relationship with Merritt Gallery to secure artwork to enhance overall restaurant décor and negotiated a contract for use of Merritt Gallery as an event space.