Experience

The Cliff

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

• Owner

  • Jan 2017 - Present

  A neighborhood restaurant serving wholesome food and killer coffee. A neighborhood restaurant serving wholesome food and killer coffee.



Martin + Fitch Events

• Event Manager

  • Oct 2014 - Mar 2017

  My responsibilities include planning of events, coordinating and overseeing on location, managing delivery staff, bookkeeping, scheduling and orchestrating any and all affairs of the business on a daily basis. My responsibilities include planning of events, coordinating and overseeing on location, managing delivery staff, bookkeeping, scheduling and orchestrating any and all affairs of the business on a daily basis.



Grand Banks

• Restaurants

• Server

  • 2014 - 2014

  Grand Banks is a seasonal oyster bar and maritime exhibit on the historic 142 foot sailboat, the Sherman Zwicker. My responsibilities on the boat include excellent customer service and safety on board. Grand Banks is a seasonal oyster bar and maritime exhibit on the historic 142 foot sailboat, the Sherman Zwicker. My responsibilities on the boat include excellent customer service and safety on board.



Fancy Fancy Foods

• United States
• Food and Beverage Services

• Director of Events

  • 2012 - 2014

  Fancy Fancy Foods compose singular food-eating experiences. Conceived, culled and cooked with thoughtfulness, the cooking is daring and creative. Ranging from intimate private dinners to in-home chefing to large scale events, the meals are truly exquisite and make you feel cared for. My role at Fancy Fancy Foods includes booking and planning of each event, from concept to the last bite, including client consultation, menu selection, wine & spirit pairing, decor and overall atmosphere. Fancy Fancy Foods compose singular food-eating experiences. Conceived, culled and cooked with thoughtfulness, the cooking is daring and creative. Ranging from intimate private dinners to in-home chefing to large scale events, the meals are truly exquisite and make you feel cared for. My role at Fancy Fancy Foods includes booking and planning of each event, from concept to the last bite, including client consultation, menu selection, wine & spirit pairing, decor and overall atmosphere.



Eva Ivo Events

• Events Services

• Director of Operations

  • 2010 - Mar 2012

  Eva Ivo Events is a full-service event planning, design and production firm. Combining their expertise and experience with the industries top artisans and craftspeople, Eva Ivo brings you elegance, luxury and superior service by masterfully orchestrating class events. Eva Ivo Events is a full-service event planning, design and production firm. Combining their expertise and experience with the industries top artisans and craftspeople, Eva Ivo brings you elegance, luxury and superior service by masterfully orchestrating class events.



Chelsea Hotels

• United States
• Hospitality
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Bar Manager

  • 2011 - 2011

  Ruschmeyer’s re-opened it’s doors in the spring of 2011 after changing ownership and going through extensive renovations. I was a part of a team that set all new systems in place, hired and trained all staff, and set policies and procedures. I was directly in charge of three separate bars and a bar staff of 17. My responsibilities included designing the drink lists, developing weekly cocktail specials, inventory, ordering, schedules, daily sales accounting and managing the staff. Ruschmeyer’s re-opened it’s doors in the spring of 2011 after changing ownership and going through extensive renovations. I was a part of a team that set all new systems in place, hired and trained all staff, and set policies and procedures. I was directly in charge of three separate bars and a bar staff of 17. My responsibilities included designing the drink lists, developing weekly cocktail specials, inventory, ordering, schedules, daily sales accounting and managing the staff.



Denihan Hospitality Group

• United States
• Hospitality
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Restaurant Manager

  • 2010 - 2010

  At the newly opened Geoffrey Zakarian restaurant, The National, located in the Benjamin Hotel, I oversaw all FOH staff as well as room service, a total of 53 employees. My responsibilities included scheduling, training, hiring, accounting, payroll, banquet events and day to day floor management ensuring a proper flow and smooth operation of the restaurant. At the newly opened Geoffrey Zakarian restaurant, The National, located in the Benjamin Hotel, I oversaw all FOH staff as well as room service, a total of 53 employees. My responsibilities included scheduling, training, hiring, accounting, payroll, banquet events and day to day floor management ensuring a proper flow and smooth operation of the restaurant.



The Crow's Nest Restaurant and Event Center

• Events Services

• Server

  • 2010 - 2010

  At Montauk's Crows Nest my responsibilities included providing excellent guest service to our guests throughout the property during private events. At Montauk's Crows Nest my responsibilities included providing excellent guest service to our guests throughout the property during private events.



Bobo Restaurant

• United States
• Restaurants
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Server

  • 2008 - 2010

  My responsibilities included ensuring that service was performed to the highest of standards as well as overseeing events in the private dining spaces. My responsibilities included ensuring that service was performed to the highest of standards as well as overseeing events in the private dining spaces.



Jennifer George

• United States
• Law Practice

• Personal Assistant

  • 2007 - 2009

  I was involved in many aspects of Jennifer's business including event planning, staging, photo & document archiving as well as assisting with her jewelry and clothing line. Day to day responsibilities included bookkeeping and accounting, filing and overall organization, interacting with clients and tracking sales. I was involved in many aspects of Jennifer's business including event planning, staging, photo & document archiving as well as assisting with her jewelry and clothing line. Day to day responsibilities included bookkeeping and accounting, filing and overall organization, interacting with clients and tracking sales.



Law Offices of Theodore J. Leo

• United States
• Legal Services

• Legal Secretary

  • 2007 - 2007

  As a legal secretary I transcribed legal documents and letters along with other clerical duties including research and organization. As a legal secretary I transcribed legal documents and letters along with other clerical duties including research and organization.



Rhodes Van Note & Co.

• Licensed Realtor

  • 2006 - 2007

  As a licensed Real Estate Agent I facilitated the sale, rental and/or purchase of the homes, condominiums and co-ops of my clients. As a licensed Real Estate Agent I facilitated the sale, rental and/or purchase of the homes, condominiums and co-ops of my clients.



FILLMORE REAL ESTATE

• United States
• Real Estate
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Licensed Realtor

  • 2005 - 2006

  As a licensed Real Estate Agent I facilitated the sale, rental and/or purchase of the homes, condominiums and co-ops of my clients. As a licensed Real Estate Agent I facilitated the sale, rental and/or purchase of the homes, condominiums and co-ops of my clients.



Grand Hotels NYC

• Cocktail Server

  • 2001 - 2005

  At the Soho Grand Hotel my responsibilities included providing excellent guest service while obtaining extensive knowledge of wines and spirits as well as current food and cocktail trends. At the Soho Grand Hotel my responsibilities included providing excellent guest service while obtaining extensive knowledge of wines and spirits as well as current food and cocktail trends.



ALDO Group

• Canada
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Retail Store Manager

  • 2000 - 2001

  Responsibilities included overseeing the overall operation of the business and managing the staff including hiring, training, payroll, driving sales, scheduling, loss prevention, merchandising, administration and accounting. Responsibilities included overseeing the overall operation of the business and managing the staff including hiring, training, payroll, driving sales, scheduling, loss prevention, merchandising, administration and accounting.



Mervyns

• Retail
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Retail Store Manager

  • 1999 - 2000

  With a staff of just under 100 employees my responsibilities included overseeing the overall operation of the business and managing the staff including hiring, training, payroll, driving sales, scheduling, loss prevention, merchandising, inventory, administration and accounting. With a staff of just under 100 employees my responsibilities included overseeing the overall operation of the business and managing the staff including hiring, training, payroll, driving sales, scheduling, loss prevention, merchandising, inventory, administration and accounting.



Ann Taylor

• Retail
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Retail Store Manager

  • 1997 - 1999

  My responsibilities included overseeing the overall operation of the business and managing the staff including hiring, training, payroll, driving sales, scheduling, loss prevention, merchandising, inventory, administration and accounting. My responsibilities included overseeing the overall operation of the business and managing the staff including hiring, training, payroll, driving sales, scheduling, loss prevention, merchandising, inventory, administration and accounting.