Experience

Chicago Chop House Inc

• United States
• Hospitality
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Fine Dining Server

  • Sep 2022 - Present

  - Highest check average per cover amongst all staff during the months of January, March, and August of 2023 - Up-sell wine, liquor, off-menu items, cocktails, and dessert with professional appearance and mannerism. - Follow proper plate, wine, champagne, etc presentations, and overall fine dining procedures. - Provide exceptional upscale and memorable experiences for guests including VIP members. - Depth knowledge of food ingredients and preparation as well as wine and meal pairing. - Highest check average per cover amongst all staff during the months of January, March, and August of 2023 - Up-sell wine, liquor, off-menu items, cocktails, and dessert with professional appearance and mannerism. - Follow proper plate, wine, champagne, etc presentations, and overall fine dining procedures. - Provide exceptional upscale and memorable experiences for guests including VIP members. - Depth knowledge of food ingredients and preparation as well as wine and meal pairing.



Stewart Talent

• United States
• Entertainment Providers
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Actor

  • May 2014 - Present

  In 2023: Theatre: Sherlock Holmes: The Final Adventure @ West Virginia Public Theatre TV: FBI - Co-Star Film The Gun on 2nd Street - Co-Star In 2023: Theatre: Sherlock Holmes: The Final Adventure @ West Virginia Public Theatre TV: FBI - Co-Star Film The Gun on 2nd Street - Co-Star



Kava Diem

• United States
• 1 - 100 Employee

• General Manager

  • Dec 2021 - Oct 2022

  - Manage all projects focused on scope, time, cost, quality, human resources, communication, risk, and procurement - Act as server, barista, host, busser, and dishwasher 80% of hours worked - Responsible for hiring, onboarding, and training - Source, order, maintain, and track inventory - Find lowest cost wholesale from local retailers/suppliers in order to increase margin - Created a space rental program that grosses over $40,000 a year - Rebrand menus based on new food/beverage/supplement trends - Grow gross sales at bistro that averages over $350,000 a year Show less



Kane Repertory Theatre

• St. Charles, IL

• Artistic Director

  • Jan 2019 - Oct 2022

  - Initiating, planning, executing, monitoring & controlling, and closing projects related to fundraising, production, hiring, expanding, and board building. - Raised close to $100,000 within the first three years of the organization’s lifespan by grooming donors, benefactors, and sponsors. - Created and selected the playwright for Kane Repertory Theatre’s first full length play Multiplatform Commission. Currently chair the play’s development. Security by Hammad Chaudry had its Virtual World Premiere April 10th, 2021 and starred Oscar Nominee and three time Golden Globe Nominee, Eric Roberts. - Orchestrated and now oversaw Kane Repertory Theatre’s first AEA co-development project with Oak Park Theatre Festival. The Venetians by Matthew Barbot, directed by Eddie Torres, starred Steppenwolf Ensemble Member James Vincent Meredith and Red Orchid Ensemble Member Lawrence Grimm. - Devised and brokered Kane Repertory Theatre’s partnership with the St. Charles Park District. Kane Repertory Theatre is now their contractor for theatrical education and the producer of St. Charles Shakespeare in the Park. - Worked virtually with prominent national and regional actors/directors such as Mark Brokaw (Drama Desk Award, Obie Award and Lucille Lortel Award winner), Rondi Reed (Tony Award Winner), Austin Pendleton (Tony Nominee/Drama Desk Recipient), James Vincent Meredith (Steppenwolf Ensemble Member), Francis Guinan (Steppenwolf Ensemble Member), BJ Jones (AD Northlight Theatre), Eddie Torres (Co-Founder Teatro Vista), Isabel Arraiza (Driven, Pearson), Karen Rodriguez (Steppenwolf Ensemble Member), Hallie Gordon (AD Steppenwolf for Young Adults) and many more. - Responsible for all artistic decisions, including, but not limited to: casting, season selection, and determining all other forms of artistic and educational programming. - Ensure that all artistic decisions are consistent with the mission of the theatre and the vision of the board. Show less



Blue Goose Super Market

• United States
• Retail Groceries
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Customer Service Manager

  • Oct 2019 - Feb 2022

  - Providing leadership with a culture first attitude. - Recruitment and staffing for Blue Goose departments including but not limited to: Customer Service, Deli, Bakery, Meat, Produce, Grocery, and the Blue Goose Bar. - Training with a focus on making "positive productive behaviors automatic." Making priming, conditioning, and cognitive restructuring pillars of training in order to increase productivity and positivity. - Managing a staff of over 30 including Supervisors, Cashiers, Baggers, and Bar Associates. - Problem solving and conflict resolving with an emphasis on emotional validation. - Bookkeeping twice a week for a store that averages around $40,000 a day in gross sales. Show less



Milwaukee Rep

• United States
• Performing Arts
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Teaching Artist

  • Jun 2021 - Jun 2021

  - Taught Milwaukee Rep. education curriculum to MPS students ranging from 7 to 13 years old. - Incorporated dramatic exercises that specifically nurtured students’ social-emotional learning (influenced by CASEL). - Using “Blueprint Theatre Skills” assisted students with developing CCSS Literacy skills. - Taught Milwaukee Rep. education curriculum to MPS students ranging from 7 to 13 years old. - Incorporated dramatic exercises that specifically nurtured students’ social-emotional learning (influenced by CASEL). - Using “Blueprint Theatre Skills” assisted students with developing CCSS Literacy skills.



Northern Illinois University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• NIU Showcase Assistant

  • Aug 2018 - Apr 2019

  Assisting Dr. Kay Martinovich with all materials associated with the the Northern Illinois University 2019 BFA/MFA Showcase (i.e. sponsorships, fundraising, event-planning). Assisting Dr. Kay Martinovich with all materials associated with the the Northern Illinois University 2019 BFA/MFA Showcase (i.e. sponsorships, fundraising, event-planning).



First Stage

• United States
• Performing Arts
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Lead Resource Teacher

  • Aug 2018 - Aug 2018

  Working on a 1 on 1 basis with special needs students (specifically those with Classic Autism), while using dramatic tools to promote new behavioral patterns.

• Lead Acting Teacher

  • Jun 2018 - Aug 2018

  Developing and implementing an eight week conservatory style acting curriculum for children and teens (grades five through twelve).



Northern Illinois University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Graduate Teacher

  • Aug 2016 - May 2018

  THEA 110: Acting Fundamentals for the Non-Major THEA 110: Acting Fundamentals for the Non-Major



One In A Hundred

• 2737 Techny Road Northbrook, IL 60062

• Drama Specialist

  • Jun 2017 - Aug 2017

  Using drama techniques to help children with social/behavioral disorders (including Autism/Aspergers/ADHD/Generalized Anxiety Disorder) Using drama techniques to help children with social/behavioral disorders (including Autism/Aspergers/ADHD/Generalized Anxiety Disorder)



URTA

• Greater New York City Area

• MFA Auditions Assistant Coordinator

  • Sep 2015 - Mar 2016



Tartinery

• 1 - 100 Employee

• Restaurant Supervisor

  • Jun 2014 - Aug 2015

  - Acted as supervisor, waiter, barista and runner at Tartinery inside the famed Plaza Hotel. - Extensive knowledge of wine menu and proper wine etiquette. - Supervisor position entailed counts, POS expertise, cashing out at the end of the night, scheduling hours, and cooking basic dishes. - Served, accommodated, and problem solved situations with Blue Chip patrons. - Acted as supervisor, waiter, barista and runner at Tartinery inside the famed Plaza Hotel. - Extensive knowledge of wine menu and proper wine etiquette. - Supervisor position entailed counts, POS expertise, cashing out at the end of the night, scheduling hours, and cooking basic dishes. - Served, accommodated, and problem solved situations with Blue Chip patrons.