Experience

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  Willow Mountain Winery and Willow Creek Vineyards

  • Corvallis, Montana

  • Business Development / Start-up

    • Jan 2015 - Present
    • Corvallis, Montana

    Real estate acquisition, Facilities design, Permitting, Production systems development, Equipment acquisitions, Accounting systems, Marketing

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  Terminal Gravity Brewing

  • Enterprise, Oregon

  • Consultation Project Team Member

    • Sep 2014 - Dec 2014
    • Enterprise, Oregon

    * Researched, compiled and presented a complete SWOT analysis and developmental strategy as a member of an undergraduate study group

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  Fabulous Foods Catering

  • Kalispell, Montana

  • Consultant

    • Mar 2012 - Mar 2012
    • Kalispell, Montana

    * Determined the value and methods of operation for a client's acquisition of an off-sight catering business* Resulted in a $30,000 net gain in the purchase

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  Moby’s Restaurant

  • Polson, Montana

  • Consultant

    • Jun 2010 - Sep 2010
    • Polson, Montana

    * Initiated the renovations, layout and menu concept for a new restaurant* Continued advising on production and service methods through the opening

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  Kalispell Sports Bar and Grill

  • Kalispell, Montana

  • Kitchen Manager/Chef/Developer

    • Oct 2009 - Apr 2010
    • Kalispell, Montana

    * Introduced a software for inventory management, menu management, purveyor accounts and staffing* Directly involved in all departments for marketing, production, facility design, equipment and subsequent expansion

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  Shamrock Express Catering

  • Kalispell, Montana

  • Owner/Developer/Operator

    • Feb 2005 - Aug 2009
    • Kalispell, Montana

    * Determined a multitude of markets for more economical catering* Developed an additional system of food production, packaging, delivery and sales from the same facility* Expanded the available market overall* Increased the profit-margin of the full-service catering by removing the pressure to bi...

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  Kitchen to Kitchen, In-home Dining

  • Kalispell, Montana

  • Owner/Operator/Developer

    • May 2003 - Aug 2009
    • Kalispell, Montana

    * Determined a market for family-oriented, take-out centered on fresh, hand-made meals* Designed and developed the menus, packaging, kitchen and retail facilities and production systems

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  Shamrock Catering Services

  • Kalispell, Montana

  • Owner/Developer/Operator

    • Jan 1992 - Aug 2009
    • Kalispell, Montana

    * Built a market for high-end catering in the region of northwestern Montana* Designed and developed menus, equipment and systems of my own specifications* Catered full-service events for groups of 2 to1700 guests* Learned and employed a food-management software giving on-time command of ordering...

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  Blacktail Mountain Ski Area

  • Lakeside, Montana

  • Food Service Developer

    • Nov 1998 - Apr 1999
    • Lakeside, Montana

    * Coordinated and operated the opening food services for family-oriented ski facility* Developed menu costing* Designed and implemented production and inventory systems

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  Grouse Mountain Lodge

  • Whitefish, Montana

  • Line cook

    • Apr 1992 - May 1996
    • Whitefish, Montana

    * Assisted in inventory procedures* Assisted in banquet costing* Developed and implemented banquet catering for off-site facility

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  Lincoln Development Corporation

  • St. Regis, and Kalispell, Montana

  • General Manager

    • Mar 1991 - Apr 1992
    • St. Regis, and Kalispell, Montana

    * New opening, General Manager for restaurant and casino* Developed all menus, associated purveyor accounts and pricing/cost structure* Implemented all food and beverage inventory controls* Hired and trained all staff

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  White Star Mills Restaurant

  • Staunton, Virginia

  • Consultant

    • Apr 1990 - Oct 1990
    • Staunton, Virginia

    * Designed and implemented menu costing system* Re-designed production and food inventory systems* Cross-trained all staff in new systems for menu costing and inventory controls

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  O’Toole’s Restaurant and Pub

  • Falls Church, and Harrisonburg, Virginia

  • Consultant/General Manager

    • Jan 1989 - Apr 1989
    • Falls Church, and Harrisonburg, Virginia

    * Consulted at the corporate level on theft and loss-prevention deficiencies* Oversaw all departments upon new opening for pub/nightclub property* Developed all purveyor accounts* Implemented all food and beverage inventory controls* Hired and trained all staff* Responsible for weekly/monthly cor...

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  Chi Chi’s Mexican Restaurant

  • Charlottesville, and Norfolk, Virginia

  • Management Team Member

    • Jan 1987 - Jan 1989
    • Charlottesville, and Norfolk, Virginia

    * Underwent 15-week training program for management positions in high-volume, detailed, well-controlled casestudy in corporate franchises* Conducted interview process for service staff* Oversaw training for service staff* Participated in weekly/monthly corporate reporting of sales and controls* R...