Experience

Makeready

• United States
• Hospitality
• 1 - 100 Employee

• President and Chief Operating Officer

  • Jun 2016 - Present

  Dallas/Fort Worth Area MAKEREADY is a place maker, a company specializing in branding, design, & operations of hotels, restaurants, retail, & other experiential platforms. At its core, hospitality is about sharing. It is the act of opening one’s doors, asking others to come in, and showing them kindness and respect. We believe that our preparation gives us the opportunity to make a difference in a guest’s stay. Through careful preparation we lay the groundwork for a guest’s experience, and in dedication… Show more MAKEREADY is a place maker, a company specializing in branding, design, & operations of hotels, restaurants, retail, & other experiential platforms. At its core, hospitality is about sharing. It is the act of opening one’s doors, asking others to come in, and showing them kindness and respect. We believe that our preparation gives us the opportunity to make a difference in a guest’s stay. Through careful preparation we lay the groundwork for a guest’s experience, and in dedication to thoughtful execution we strive to bring it home. We are committed to creating unique experiences where all feel welcome, cared for, and ultimately valued. Because in this we have the greatest opportunity to have a positive impact on the world around us—starting with the person in front of us. Show less



Raised Palate Restaurants - Headington Companies (Previously Consilient Restaurants)

• Executive Officer

  • Jan 2015 - Jun 2016

  Dallas, Texas Unique one of a kind concept development, brand building and operations of multiple brands in various cities.



Consilient Restaurants

• United States
• Restaurants
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Executive Officer - Talent and Operations

  • Jun 2014 - Jan 2015

  Dallas, Texas

• Vice President of Leadership Development

  • May 2012 - Jun 2014

  Dallas/Fort Worth Area Recruiting, training and developing best-in-class talent for Consilient Hospitality. Driving organizational performance and business results by optimizing and growing the capability of our most important asset - our people.

• Director of Operations

  • Jan 2007 - Jul 2012

  Dallas/Fort Worth Area Multi Unit (10) restaurant group with 6 different concepts.



Gaylord Entertainment Company

• United States
• Hospitality
• 700 & Above Employee

• Director of Restaurants

  • Oct 2003 - 2006

  Dallas/Fort Worth Area Four Star, 1501 Room Resort and Convention Center - Grapevine, Texas



Rosewood Hotels & Resorts

• Hong Kong
• Hospitality
• 700 & Above Employee

• Assistant Director of Food and Beverage

  • Jun 2002 - Oct 2003

  Dallas/Fort Worth Area Five Star, Five Diamond Luxury Hotel - Dallas, Texas



The Breakers Palm Beach

• United States
• Hospitality
• 700 & Above Employee

• Assistant Director of Food and Beverage

  • Jan 1998 - May 2002

  Palm Beach, Florida Area Five Star, Five Diamond Luxury Resort - Palm Beach, Florida Began at The Breakers as an Assistant Manager of The Beach Club, promoted to General Manager of The Circle Dining Room. Promoted to Assistant Director of Food and Beverage



Hillstone Restaurant Group

• United States
• Restaurants
• 700 & Above Employee

• Houston's

  • Mar 1994 - Feb 1998

  West Palm Beach, Florida Area Houston's - Pompano Beach, North Miami Beach, Winter Park