Experience

Yardbird Group

• United States
• Food and Beverage Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Event Sales

  • Jul 2022 - Present

  Well the Chicken is out of the egg! I am happy to announce that we are opening this weekend! I am the Director of Sales at Yardbird Chicago. Our restaurant is absolutely gorgeous! The food and specialty cocktails are fantastic! We are the perfect venue for office happy hours, family celebrations and more! Looking forward to booking your upcoming event and holiday party! Well the Chicken is out of the egg! I am happy to announce that we are opening this weekend! I am the Director of Sales at Yardbird Chicago. Our restaurant is absolutely gorgeous! The food and specialty cocktails are fantastic! We are the perfect venue for office happy hours, family celebrations and more! Looking forward to booking your upcoming event and holiday party!



TAO Group

• United States
• Hospitality
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director Of Catering Sales

  • Oct 2021 - Oct 2022

  Providing the upmost in hospitality and service for guests looking for a memorable event in a beautiful space with top notch food, beverages in a unique venue Providing the upmost in hospitality and service for guests looking for a memorable event in a beautiful space with top notch food, beverages in a unique venue



Frontera Grill, Topolobampo, Leña Brava and Cruz Blanca

• Sales Director of Private Events

  • Dec 2014 - Jun 2020

  Leading James Beard Award Winning Chef Rick Bayless and his team of Chefs, Managers, and Wine Professionals to create a unique and unforgettable experience for guests at what is recognized as the best Mexican Restaurants in the country. Leading James Beard Award Winning Chef Rick Bayless and his team of Chefs, Managers, and Wine Professionals to create a unique and unforgettable experience for guests at what is recognized as the best Mexican Restaurants in the country.


Maggiano's Little Italy
• United States
• Restaurants
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Banquet Sales Manager

  • May 2012 - Nov 2014

Harry Caray's Italian Steakhouse
• Catering Sales Manager

  • Apr 2011 - May 2012


Shaw's Crab House

• United States
• Professional Training and Coaching
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Private Parties & Special Events Mananger

  • Nov 2002 - Mar 2011

• Hostess

  • Sep 2000 - Oct 2002

  Responsible for selling, booking and facilitating all private and special events for a $15 million restaurant.Reached set budget of $1.3 million in sales Facilitate servers through knowledge of POSResponsible for maintaining comps, voids, and all shift cash handling. Promote Shaw's Crab House by representing the company at all special events, charity and within guests homes Assist Shaw's Partners and General Manager on all special projectsDevelop and maintain regular customers by focusing on guest relations. Named "Employee of the Year," during first year with the company. Show less



Hunter Group

• South Africa
• Business Consulting and Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• HOSPITALITY RECRUITER

  • Jan 1998 - Aug 2000

  Recruited candidates for mid to executive level positions on behalf of national restaurants, hotels and private clubs. Screened candidates to match specific skill sets with client needs. Trained candidates to hone their interview skills and resumes. Coordinated interviews for clients and finalized hiring contracts. Recruited candidates for mid to executive level positions on behalf of national restaurants, hotels and private clubs. Screened candidates to match specific skill sets with client needs. Trained candidates to hone their interview skills and resumes. Coordinated interviews for clients and finalized hiring contracts.



Chefwear, Inc

• EXECUTIVE SALES ASSOCIATE

  • Jan 1994 - Jan 1998

  Managed new and over 500 existing accounts by processing orders, handling special requests and conducting follow-up procedures.Expanded account base from 4 to 200; helped develop Chefwear from "start up" into nationally recognized company.Supervised entire embroidery division, including production and quality control.Trained new sales representatives and kept them abreast of current trends in the industry.Designed logos and graphics specific to restaurant uniforms, including Michael Jordan's Restaurant in Chicago.Acted as liaison between manufacturing division and restaurant management and staff.Promoted Chefwear by representing company at wine tastings, restaurant openings and special events. Show less

• SALES REPRESENTATIVE

  • Jan 1993 - Jan 1994

  Served as customer service representative, handled phone orders and assisted in daily operations of retail clothing manufacturer and distributor.Managed administrative affairs, including maintaining database, organizing filing system and coordinating invoices.Attended strategy-planning sessions and helped develop and consult on new design and product implementations.