Experience

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  Toptable Group

  • Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

  • Project Coordinator, Development and Construction

    • Feb 2022 - Present
    • Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

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  PEREGRINE

  • Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada

  • Material Control Lead

    • Apr 2019 - Present
    • Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada

    Peregrine, operating for over 38 years, is the largest manufacturer of custom high-end retail environments in Western Canada. Serving clients primarily in the retail and banking industries, Peregrine has worked with leading brands, including Saje, Glentel, Arc’teryx, Aritzia, Starbucks, Vancity, and MEC. In 2017, the company acquired Acorn Wood Designs. Acorn was founded in 1984 and specializes in precision architectural millwork for the hospitality industry. Its high-quality woodwork can be seen in many restaurants throughout Canada and USA including Joeys, The Keg and Earls.We are a team of creative and skilled fabricators collaborating to design, develop and manufacture highly effective retail environments. From concept to prototype to production, we work closely with our clients to bring their most ambitious ideas to life in their retail spaces. We are adept with hardwoods, laminates, solid surfaces, plastics, glass, lighting, metals and print. Our expert teams specialize in creating unique fixtures, merchandising systems and signage in our 50,000 sq/ft facility in the heart of Metro Vancouver.

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  Arrival Agency

  • Vancouver, Canada Area

  • Operations Project Manager

    • Jun 2013 - Mar 2019
    • Vancouver, Canada Area

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  Fayuca

  • Vancouver, BC

  • Development Manager

    • Dec 2016 - Apr 2018
    • Vancouver, BC

    It was an incredibly gratifying experience to see the restaurant emerge from the sawdust and split tiles to become celebrated as one of the best new restaurants in Canada. I began work early in the design phase of Fayuca alongside the Partners, Designer and Contractor. Beginning with their early imaginings, I helped reify a bright, new conception of Baja Cuisine and a modern, unique Yaletown dining experience. A new restaurant is a project: - I began consulting regarding layout of bar fixtures, equipment needs and helping the designer build-in functionality to many different aspects of the space, beyond just the Bar. - Procured and facilitated the proper installation of all manner of bar equipment from ice and espresso machines; refrigeration and water filtration; all the way through to stylish and design oriented Bartender's gear and glassware. - Designed menus, process flow of bar stations, setup of ordering protocols, inventory management and tracking.- Executed hiring and training all staff for service, POS Setup, ordering and stock take systems, weekly GM duties, and brand partnership maximization.- Delivered an talented and experienced replacement.

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  La Mezcaleria

  • Vancouver, bc

  • Bar Manager

    • Sep 2015 - Feb 2017
    • Vancouver, bc

    La Mezcaleria presented a new challenge for me. I began working with a new staff and new set of partners when I began, under the guidance of a talented Bar Manger and GM team. In this time, I greatly expanded my knowledge and love of mezcal and, indeed the category of Agave spirits as well as Mexican cuisine.I took over for one of the most talented and diligent bar managers I have worked with and was tasked with improving upon his achievements. In this regard, I believe I can boast:- Expanding brand relationships and sponsorship opportunities; - Streamlining Optimum Control inventory and ordering processes and vetted suppliers to increase profitability; - Maintaining COGS targets, and helping to incorporate inventory management system; - and perhaps most significantly - maintained friendships through the transition from co-worker to Manager and through to present.

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  The Fox Cabaret

  • 2321 Main St. Vancouver BC

  • General Manager

    • Sep 2013 - Sep 2015
    • 2321 Main St. Vancouver BC

    - Oversaw the renovation, which transformed a dilapidated cinema into a widely celebrated multi-media performance space in the heart of Vancouver’s Mount Pleasant. - Succeeded in delivering development and operating permits as well as business and liquor licenses by working closely with contractors, architects, designers and city and provincial inspectors.- Developed operating procedures for door and service staff establishing an exceptional focus on customer service. This focus on customer service continues to pervade the Fox, from lighting and sound technicians and security staff.- Was responsible for costing, sales and planning of private and special events. Worked closely with a wide variety of clients to help them maximize their budgets, minimize risks and deliver exceptional events. - Drafted Venue-Client contracts on a case-by-case basis.- Managed a staff of up to 34 people including in house security, audio and visual techs- Managed inventory, procuring stock on the order of 6-10k weekly, generating revenues ranging from 85-130k monthly.

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  Waldorf Productions LTD

  • Vancouver, Canada Area

  • Bar and Liquor Control Manager

    • Sep 2010 - Feb 2013
    • Vancouver, Canada Area

    I quickly became a key member of the Waldorf productions team and stuck with them from renovation to demise. I learned and excelled a great deal along the way. Responsibilities included:- Managing Costing for all liquid products.- Responsible for $35-50k worth of Inventory, conducting weekly counts and Ordering amounting to $15-25k /week.- Shrunk redundant inventory, stabilized ordering, and Grew Profits- Seeking out, establishing and maintaining relationships with suppliers/reps, generating ideas for Sponsor partnerships.- Scheduling, hiring/firing, overseeing quality control and closing duties- Designing house and special events Menus.- Overseeing operations for a wide variety of Special Events, public and private large and small (Logistics, Menus, Scheduling etc.)

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  Nuba Natural Foods

  • Vancouver

  • Catering Manager

    • Mar 2010 - Sep 2010
    • Vancouver

    - Managing catering schedule- Coordinating large orders between clients and kitchen - Logistics for events from small private dinners to 2010 Int’l Soccer Festival- Quality and Portion control

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  NBC Olympics Inc.

  • Vancouver

  • Production Logistics Coordinator

    • Jan 2010 - Mar 2010
    • Vancouver

    - Archiving and tracking inventory of production materials- Distributing technical equipment to broadcast teams- Coordinating drivers, VANOC security personnel and broadcast managers to ensure successful nightly deliveries during the games.- Updating and Maintaining NBC’s internal orders webpage. Serving the Logistics Team’s clients in any and all needs.