Experience

Boston Park Plaza

• United States
• Hospitality
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Food And Beverage

  • Mar 2023 - Present

• Director of Catering and Events

  • Oct 2013 - Present

  Oversee fantastic Catering and Convention Services Team in the most historic hotel in Boston with over 60,000 square feet of flexible meeting space and 1,060 renovated guest rooms. Partner with our customers to create unique and memorable events from meetings to conventions as well as weddings and other social events. Unbeatable 4 Diamond Back Bay location in the heart of Boston.$110 Million renovation complete! 92% Meeting Planner Satisfaction - to begin planning your next flawless experience please check us out at www.bostonparkplaza.com. Show less



Reunion Resort & Golf Club

• United States
• Hospitality
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Director of Catering & CS

  • Apr 2011 - Oct 2013

  Managed Catering and Conference Service Team as well as Golf Services and Banquet Operations Team. 2,000 acre 4-Star Luxury Golf Resort setting including private membership. Equisite accomodations consisting of 1-3 bedroom villas and 3-8 bedroom homes. Host many charity golf events, tournaments, weddings/socials, membership events and private meetings and conferences. Indoor and Outdoor fleixble meeting space and world class amenities such as: 3 Signature Golf Courses (Palmer, Watson, Nicklaus), Waterpark, 6 Tennis Courts, Spa, ANNIKA Academy, Frankly Frog Putting Academy and 8 Dining Outlets. Show less



Gaylord Palms Resort

• Orlando, FL

• Director of Catering Sales

  • Feb 2006 - Apr 2011

  Beautiful 63 acre Resort and Convention Center with over 400,000 square feet of event space (65 event rooms can accomodate from 10-10,000ppl) including 1,406 guest rooms and 10 outlets. From conventions to conferences to weddings and holiday parties one of the most memorable settings for any event. Top notch service team leaves no detail overlooked. No better place in the Central Florida area to host your next event. Beautiful 63 acre Resort and Convention Center with over 400,000 square feet of event space (65 event rooms can accomodate from 10-10,000ppl) including 1,406 guest rooms and 10 outlets. From conventions to conferences to weddings and holiday parties one of the most memorable settings for any event. Top notch service team leaves no detail overlooked. No better place in the Central Florida area to host your next event.



Boston Convention & Exhibition Center

• Boston MA

• Director of Catering Sales

  • Apr 2005 - Feb 2006

  Handled large conventions such as SAP Tech Ed, Microsoft WWP and many other large conventions and social events. 700,00 square feet of event space consisting of 500,000 square feet of exhibition space, 40,000 square foot ballroom and 160 square feet of meeting space including 84 meeting rooms. Handled large conventions such as SAP Tech Ed, Microsoft WWP and many other large conventions and social events. 700,00 square feet of event space consisting of 500,000 square feet of exhibition space, 40,000 square foot ballroom and 160 square feet of meeting space including 84 meeting rooms.



Harvard University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Associate Director of Catering Sales

  • Oct 2001 - Apr 2005

  Crimson Catering handling Off-Premise Catering for events from 10-10,000 throughout Harvard University. On the move program as well as fine dining options. Worked with various Harvard departments as well as outside guests for events including trainings, conferences, commencement events and weddings at various locations including Harvard Museums. Crimson Catering handling Off-Premise Catering for events from 10-10,000 throughout Harvard University. On the move program as well as fine dining options. Worked with various Harvard departments as well as outside guests for events including trainings, conferences, commencement events and weddings at various locations including Harvard Museums.



Hyatt Hotels Corporation

• United States
• Hospitality
• 700 & Above Employee

• Assistant Director of Catering

  • Sep 1998 - Oct 2001

  Worked at both Hyatt Harborside and Hyatt Regency Cambridge. Completed Professional Selling Skills, Professional Sales Negotiations with Hyatt Corporate and placed on Hyatt High Potential list. Awarded Manager of the Year with Hyatt Harborside. Worked at both Hyatt Harborside and Hyatt Regency Cambridge. Completed Professional Selling Skills, Professional Sales Negotiations with Hyatt Corporate and placed on Hyatt High Potential list. Awarded Manager of the Year with Hyatt Harborside.



Holiday Inn

• Randolph

• Director of Catering

  • Dec 1995 - Sep 1998

  Worked at Holiday Inn Brockton and then Holiday Inn Randolph (Peabody Hotel Group). Director of Catering for small suburban properties handled everything from sales to execution of events. Worked at Holiday Inn Brockton and then Holiday Inn Randolph (Peabody Hotel Group). Director of Catering for small suburban properties handled everything from sales to execution of events.



Foxwoods Resort Casino

• United States
• Gambling Facilities and Casinos
• 700 & Above Employee

• Sales Associate

  • Jul 1994 - Oct 1995

  Entered as front desk agent, promoted to Sales Department. Managed existing accounts and booked new business. Solicited packages to travel agents, bus companies and group leaders. Performed site inspections, prepared contracts, tour evaluations and assisted with industry trade shows. Entered as front desk agent, promoted to Sales Department. Managed existing accounts and booked new business. Solicited packages to travel agents, bus companies and group leaders. Performed site inspections, prepared contracts, tour evaluations and assisted with industry trade shows.