Experience

Lasell University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Program Chair Hospitality and Eve

  • Sep 2019 - Present

• Assistant Professor

  • Jan 2014 - Present



Southern New Hampshire University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Instructor

  • Jul 2011 - Dec 2013



Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino

• Hospitality
• 700 & Above Employee

• Assistant Director of Beverage

  • Jul 2007 - Jan 2009

  Directed a department of 250 employees, generating a monthly revenue of more than $2 million. Orchestrated more than 10 managers and assistant managers and delegated individual work assignments. Initiated sustainable cooperation with other departments (hotel operations, hotel and casinos marketing, casino operations) aimed at improving Mandalay Bay's service standards. Monitored daily sales using Avero, investigated discrepancies and established monthly sales reports in order to attain strategically oriented decisions. Beverage Manager 11/2006 ­ 7/2007 Oversaw and analyzed daily operations of 4 lounges, 2 front bars, and 4 service bars. Defined and implemented FDA-compliant food safety program and trained staff to maintain high standards of cleanliness, safety, and quality. Food and Beverage Assistant Manager 5/2006 ­ 11/2006 Monitored daily operations of Mandalay Bay Beach, a pool located on 11 acres, voted 'Las Vegas premier pool experience' by TripAdvisor.com. Managed all food and beverage venues, including 2 restaurants, 4 front bars, 3 service bars, 1 European style club, and more than 100 cabanas and villas. Show less



Go Raw Cafe

• General Manager

  • Oct 2003 - Apr 2006

  Directed daily operations of a restaurant specialized in living cuisine. Controlled purchasing and inventory, and ensured regulatory compliance. Organized special events with national and international lecturers. Managed event promotions, menu selection, and restaurant set-up. Directed daily operations of a restaurant specialized in living cuisine. Controlled purchasing and inventory, and ensured regulatory compliance. Organized special events with national and international lecturers. Managed event promotions, menu selection, and restaurant set-up.