Experience

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  Chartwell Food Services/Higher Education Services

  • 1825 SW Broadway, Suite 260. Portland, Oregon 97201

  • Assistant Director of Dining Services Portland State University

    • Jun 2016 - Present
    • 1825 SW Broadway, Suite 260. Portland, Oregon 97201

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  Clark Design Polymer Coatings LLC

  • Tualatin

  • Owner

    • 2009 - Jun 2016
    • Tualatin

    Created and manage a company providing on site polymer coatings for restaurants, hotels and other hospitality related operations. Negotiated contracts with both regional and major chain restaurants nationwide.Prepared all bids, presentations and logistics for businesses and organizations nationwide.

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  Outback Steakhouse Restaurant

  • Tualatin, Oregon

  • Managing Partner

    • 1997 - 2009
    • Tualatin, Oregon

    Managing Partner of an equity buy in franchise. Managed a restaurant doing in excess of 2 million dollars in annual sales. This included the hiring, training and supervision of up to 50 employees at any given time. Supervised all food and beverage preparation and presentations . Maintained a hands on approach with staff assuring guests a great experience when dining with us. Hosted and facilitated various community events and fundraisers.

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  Stuart Anderson's Restaurants

  • Salem, Oregon and Boise, Idaho

  • General Manager, Catering Manager

    • 1988 - 1997
    • Salem, Oregon and Boise, Idaho

    Managed a full service restaurant, lounge and night club with seating for up to 350 guests. This also included banquet facilities with a main ballroom able to accommodate up to 500 guests and 2 separate rooms with seating for up to 100 guests. Provided off site catering for various size groups, events and venues. Responsible for the hiring, training and supervision of up to 100 employees.

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  Salty's on Alki Restaurant

  • Seattle, Washington

  • Event Coordinator, Director of Purchasing

    • 1985 - 1988
    • Seattle, Washington

    A member of the opening team for one of Seattle’s premier view restaurants. In the role of Event Coordinator was involved in the execution of banquets and events on and off site. Later promoted to Director of Purchasing for all cost centers within this multimillion dollar concept.