Experience

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• Financial Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Mortgage Loan Originator

  • Nov 2021 - Present



Betondo Properties, LLC

• Chicago, IL

• Owner

  • Jun 2013 - Present

  • Acquire underperforming real estate assets using a value add approach • Property research and identification, project management, property management • Increasing property revenues and lowering operating costs through efficient management systems • Increased portfolio rental income by 75% • Averaged a net profit of 64% when exiting long term hold multi family properties • Acquire underperforming real estate assets using a value add approach • Property research and identification, project management, property management • Increasing property revenues and lowering operating costs through efficient management systems • Increased portfolio rental income by 75% • Averaged a net profit of 64% when exiting long term hold multi family properties



Paramount Residential Mortgage Group Inc. (PRMG Inc.)

• United States
• Financial Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Loan Officer

  • Mar 2021 - Nov 2021



Cozy Corner Restaurant

• Chicago, Illinois, United States

• Managing Partner

  • Sep 2017 - May 2020

  • Responsible for day to day activities in a 3+ million single store sales operation • Manage a team of 30 employees including Assistant Manager, Kitchen Manager & Floor Manager • Increased sales by 8% in first year of store management • Involved in construction planning, kitchen design and space layout of $3.2 million-dollar renovation • Executive committee member tasked with guiding brand decisions in conjunction with partners and ownership • Lead sales & marketing program, customer retention program, as well as advising social media consultant on brand direction • Improved menu offerings with a focus on maximizing item profitability, along with implementing quarterly specials highlighting new items • Created brand wide beverage program by conducting market research, training guides and implementation of items



Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants

• United States
• Hospitality
• 700 & Above Employee

• Director of Banquets

  • Jan 2017 - Sep 2017

  • Directed banquet operations in 13 event spaces totaling 15,000 Sq. Ft. • Worked closely with Executive Chef & Food & Beverage Director on creating an innovative banquet menu with a focus on accentuating food presentation & limiting chafing dish displays • Introduced mixology element to banquet beverage program featuring specialty & craft cocktails during events • Trained banquet & restaurant staff on banquet service elements including reception service, synchronized service & buffet presentation • Lead banquet amenity program in which group clients were greeted with an amenity upon arrival to their meeting room, including the addition of surprise & delight elements to group meetings • Created upsell incentive program which resulted in 7% increase in sales over projections • Produced sales strategy for Boleo Rooftop Bar to be utilized for semiprivate banquet events



InterContinental Hotels & Resorts

• Hospitality
• 700 & Above Employee

• Banquet Manager

  • Oct 2014 - Jan 2017

  • Oversaw banquet operations in 28 event spaces spanning over 45,000 Sq. Ft. of event space totaling over 15 million in yearly revenue • Responsible for scheduling and assigning functions to a management staff of 3, and service staff of 50+ employees • Effectively manage aspects of payroll and scheduling to ensure that labor is in line with the budget • Conduct training programs that cover banquet standards, bistro style service, and hotel policy • Execute yearly reviews for banquet service staff • Order beverages, dry products, and banquet supplies in line with departmental budget • Implement new buffet and coffee-break presentations to enhance guest experience • Managed a staff of 30 in serving an 18-course dinner for The Les Amis D’Escoffier Society of Chicago • Integral part in achieving 100% staff engagement score



Radisson Blu

• Belgium
• Hospitality
• 700 & Above Employee

• Catering Sales Manager

  • Sep 2013 - Oct 2014

  • Involved in the entire event planning process from creating proposals, contract negotiations, execution of contracts, to being on site contact on the day of event• Promoting the hotel brand, and attracting potential clients by attending networking events• Prospecting for new business by utilizing lead generation software, targeting specific markets, and contacting local event planners• Attending all departmental and hotel meetings including operations, and revenue maximization meetings• Working closely with all departments of the hotel such as Banquets, Guest Services, Audio Visual and Accounting to ensure relevant information is communicated for proper execution of events• Created new processes within the catering department including wedding planner incentive program, cross promotion on social media, enhanced photo/media albums, creative site visits

• Assistant Director of Banquets

  • Jun 2012 - Sep 2013

  • Planning, creating, and presenting the budget for banquets • Managed multiple high profile events including: hosting the President of France during the NATO Summit, local galas: Lyric Opera, American Cancer Society, Chicago Architectural Foundation, Ravinia Music Matters, Boys & Girls Club, Northwestern Brain Tumor, and City of Hope • Rendered keen oversight to staff of 30 servers and housemen during events consisting of 10 - 800+ attendees• Worked closely with catering/convention service departments in arranging proper room layout, equipment needs and execution of service ahead of event dates• Scheduled 40+ employees based on business demands to ensure proper coverage for 29,000 square feet of meeting space • Effectively managed aspects of payroll and scheduling to ensure that labor is in line with the budget• Directed the development and implementation of action plans to train and evaluate staff within the banquet department• Assisted executive chef and food controller in managing food waste, liquor requisitions, equipment requisitions, and china/glass/silver inventory• Responsible for ordering within the department, including: banquet equipment, banquet linen, and liquor• Part of the MOD program which represents the Hotel General Manager in his absence• Creating a training program for the Banquet Captain which includes conducting pre-shift meetings, posting banquet checks in Opera and providing guidelines on supervising banquet staff

• Banquet Captain

  • Oct 2011 - Jun 2012

  • Part of the opening team of the first Radisson Blu in North America• Involved in the logistical process of setting up both room and F&B divisions• Oversaw events in over 29,000 Sq. Ft. of meeting space• Assisted the Director of Banquets in creating SOP’s on: equipment handling, equipment storage, service standards and procedures• Trained banquet-serving staff specializing in synchronized service• Created coffee break service guides that detailed: setup, maintenance of stations, and expectations during group coffee breaks• Managed the banquet housemen crew focusing on: room setup being completed and correct before a scheduled event, maintaining all meeting space areas, and refresh procedures were performed during group breaks• Assisted with scheduling banquet servers, ensuring ample coverage during banquet events• Trained banquet serving staff on buffet presentation, and expectations during service



InterContinental Hotels & Resorts

• Hospitality
• 700 & Above Employee

• Banquet Server

  • May 2009 - Oct 2011

  Member of the opening team at the Intercontinental O'Hare Chicago • Served/Supervised events in over 56,000 sq. ft. of meeting space with $15 million in total annual revenue • Ensured that functions were performed within the timeline given in the schedule of events • Maintained constant contact with stewarding staff to ensure food was delivered on schedule • Responsible for buffet and room setup to be complete and up to hotels’ standard prior to the start of the event • Promoted from b- list server to full time server within 6 months of hire date



Baird & Warner

• United States
• Real Estate
• 700 & Above Employee

• Real Estate Agent

  • Jan 2010 - Jan 2011

  Represented buyers & sellers in real estate transactions. Helped buyers and sellers make informed decisions with their real estate transactions using my experience and up to date sales data in the RE field. Certified Real Estate Negotiator Represented buyers & sellers in real estate transactions. Helped buyers and sellers make informed decisions with their real estate transactions using my experience and up to date sales data in the RE field. Certified Real Estate Negotiator



Halsted Street Deli

• Naperville

• Owner/Operator

  • Jun 2007 - Apr 2009

  • Owned and operated food establishment in a 209,344 sq ft. office building • Increased gross sales by 25% percent within first year of ownership • Reduced food cost by 10% and maintained cost under 26% level throughout tenure of ownership • Calculated Profit/Loss Ratio and Balance Sheets • Managed a staff of four in a fast paced breakfast and lunch operation • Improved customer satisfaction over previous owner, as shown in customer service survey conducted by building management • Created new menu items, including daily specials varying week to week in order to increase sales • Coordinated catering events for companies throughout the office building and organized and prepared annual building cookout for 900+ building employees • Consulted with meeting coordinators to plan company food events