Experience

Dapper Duck Bar

• United States
• Restaurants
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Managing Partner

  • Nov 2019 - Present



Dapper Duck

• United States
• Software Development

• Management

  • Mar 2016 - Nov 2019

  A “dapper” group of experienced business partners wanted to bring a new culinary experience to Orlando’s Bar scene. Entering the Dapper Duck, your senses are heightened by visual elements and intoxicating aromas. The decor is an industrial, yet refined, vintage look with a splash of edginess. Dapper Duck’s menu was developed in-house, using fresh, locally grown ingredients that make our dishes the new flavor of downtown Orlando. Our engaging craft cocktails, craft beer and wine menus offer an array of choices to tickle any palate.Dapper Duck is known for being the most modern-creative place to eat, drink and be…dapper. From corporate events, holidays or just because; allow us to host your future parties. Great food, ambiance and cocktails don’t just happen by accident, but from passion. Experience the Dapper Duck for yourself. “Honor the Duck.”



The Attic | Basement Orlando

• Assistant General Manager

  • Jun 2011 - Mar 2016

  The Attic has it’s own unique touch for downtown nightlife. This bar/club/lounge boasts a great decor, and the best staff in the industry. The Attic is the spot for world-class VIP Treatment in their South Beach style VIP areas. Open Wednesday through Saturday, the Attic has great nightly specials, and only the best quality entertainment and music to offer.The Basement also will make you feel at home with its inviting, "comfy" feel. Come watch the game, or grab a cold beer. The Basement has over 15 TVs, games, and music for all your entertainment needs as well as weekly comedy, trivia, and karaoke events. The specials are so good you will have to go see for yourself.Roles/Responsibilities: • Conduct market and client research for overall business development efforts• Assist with internal seminars, general meetings and promotional videos for special events• Manage operations to support attendance of over 1,000 people on a nightly basis including high end clientele and their guests• Maintained key guest relations • Advise on promotions, staffing, and budget



Rosen Shingle Creek

• United States
• Hospitality
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Food & Beverage

  • Oct 2012 - Sep 2013

  Rosen Shingle Creek is nestled on a 230-acre site along Shingle Creek just off Universal Boulevard, east of the Orange County Convention Center North/South expansion and just 10 minutes away from the Orlando International Airport. Our ideal location is just a short distance to a variety of Orlando’s best attractions, restaurants, shopping and entertainment venues.Our 1,501 guest rooms offer luxurious first-class settings that capture the hotel environment. Capitalizing on Rosen Shingle Creek’s elevation, every single room offers a stunning view of the golf course and the area’s incomparable setting —from the perfectly manicured fairways and greens to the picturesque creek, magnificent cypress trees, and lush natural vegetation. For vacationers or meeting guests, it’s hard to imagine a better way to start the day than with the view from these rooms.We are guided by Rosen Hotels & Resorts Founder and President Harris Rosen’s high standard of quality and unsurpassed service. Rosen Shingle Creek has a team of experienced professionals dedicated to fulfilling the companies’ ongoing commitment to guest and associate satisfaction.In addition to Rosen Shingle Creek, Rosen Hotels & Resorts currently owns and operates seven quality properties in the Orlando destination market. In combination, these properties total over 6,300 guestrooms and suites. Numerous hospitality-industry awards, employee longevity and a reputation for quality has fueled Rosen Hotels & Resorts’ growth for over 39 years.Roles/Responsibilities:• Memorize full list of day to day operations of current hotel guests and conventions in order to optimize sales from food and beverage outlets• Organize outlets for patrons in resort housing guests in over 1500 rooms in order to accommodate each and every person necessary • Manage extremely high levels of stress and volume during peak hours of convention services with no errors



Finish Line

• United States
• Retail
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Store/Sales Manager

  • Jun 2011 - Oct 2011

  Finish Line, Inc. is a leading athletic retailer offering the best selection of brand name footwear, apparel and accessories. The company operates over 700 stores in 47 states and online.What you wear is what you say. Your shoes say a lot about you, your style and your personality. At Finish Line, we have the selection to help choose your voice. Connect to young, fashion conscious individuals through a premium brand environment offering the best selection of authentic, sport inspired products.Roles/Responsibilities:• Balance and monitor bank deposits and registers accurately • Motivate sales associates to reach store goals and consistently make day• Work effectively with customers to increase conversion factors above the 16% standard• Oversee “send sales” and manage all inventory according to our SKU’s and visual standards• Write and edit company emails for other district stores• Consistently exceed minimum sales goals and SPH by at least 25%



iKiwi Frozen YogurtGeneral

• Assistant General Manager

  • Oct 2010 - Jul 2011

  • Developed employee workflow to exceed previously recorded sales numbers• Trained new hires with up most focus on customer service• Communicated results with upper management to further business development• Managed event fairs which included transporting materials, setting up and breaking down of market materials, as well as new acquiring new customers through discount cards and word of mouth• Promoted and managed all social media • Developed employee workflow to exceed previously recorded sales numbers• Trained new hires with up most focus on customer service• Communicated results with upper management to further business development• Managed event fairs which included transporting materials, setting up and breaking down of market materials, as well as new acquiring new customers through discount cards and word of mouth• Promoted and managed all social media