Experience

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  University Of South Alabama

  • Italian Culture And Language Educator, University Of South Alabama / Cru Food And Wine Partner

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  http://premierrestaurantconsultants.com/

  • Fairhope, AL C: 407-922-8800

  • Proprietor of Premier Restaurant Consultants and LTD partner of 7 Cru, Food and Wine Restaurants

    • Jan 2016 - Present
    • Fairhope, AL C: 407-922-8800

    *LTD Partner, Cru Food & Wine Dallas, Houston, Denver, Austin, Atlanta, Atlanta II, Knoxville , Ft Worth http://www.restaurantworks.com/* Hospitality Consultant http://premierrestaurantconsultants.com/

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  White Lodging Services

  • Merrillville, IN

  • V.P. of Corporate F&B

    • 2012 - Jan 2016
    • Merrillville, IN

    White Lodging is a fully-integrated owner, developer and manager of 28 full service &160 select service branded hotels. Developing f&b strategies to improve GSS, ESS, financial metrics, training, performance recognition, partner relationships, key system vendors and coordination of successful openings.

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  Benchmark Hospitality

  • Corporate VP of F&B

    • 2009 - Oct 2012

    Benchmark Hospitality manages independent, self-branding properties. Every resort, conference center, and hotel provides a distinct setting and architecture and offers guests a one-of-a-kind experience.

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  Gaylord Entertainment

  • Corporate VP of F&B, Gaylord Hotels

    • 2001 - Jun 2009

    The responsibilities included the collaboration in creating one of the best hotel cultures, leading 21 cutting edge and successful f&b venues, execution of various effective f&b programs and contractual agreements.Other responsibilities included the sourcing, recruiting and leading a team of dedicated professionals for optimum financial results. Company F&B annual sales 340 M

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  Wyndham Worldwide

  • Corporate VP of F&B, Resorts

    • 1997 - May 2001

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  Hyatt Hotels Corporation

  • USA

  • Hotel Executive

    • Jan 1980 - Jan 1997
    • USA

    Various locations and leadership positions including, Hotel Manager, Sous Chef, Restaurant, Bar Manager, Banquet Director, Director of F&B EAM.Part of the Opening Task force for Hyatt's 9 locations