Experience

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  The Jefferson, Washington, Dc

  • Director Of Corporate And Social Events
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  The Jefferson, Washington, DC

  • Washington, DC

  • Director of Corporate and Social Events

    • Nov 2021 - Present
    • Washington, DC
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  Thompson DC Hotel

  • Washington DC

  • Director of Events and Meetings

    • Apr 2021 - Jun 2021
    • Washington DC
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  TCMA for Ronald Reagan Building and Internation...

  • Washington D.C. Metro Area

  • Senior Social Sales Manager

    • Apr 2018 - Apr 2021
    • Washington D.C. Metro Area
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  Marriott International

  • Chantilly, Virginia

  • Senior Catering Sales Executive

    • Feb 2017 - Mar 2018
    • Chantilly, Virginia
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  Cafe Milano

  • Washington D.C. Metro Area

  • Corporate Director of Catering

    • May 2015 - Mar 2016
    • Washington D.C. Metro Area
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  Via Umbria

  • Washington DC

  • Executive Director

    • May 2014 - Mar 2015
    • Washington DC

    Spearheaded an “Italian Lifestyle retail and destination“ venue .Managed this unique project from pre-opening through holiday event season. Responsible for management and training of all staff members liaised with design and architectural firms as well as vendors and culinary luminaries in Italy...

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  Assaggi Mozzarella Bar / Assaggi Osteria

  • Greater Washington Metropolitan Area

  • General Manager/Co-Creator

    • 2008 - 2014
    • Greater Washington Metropolitan Area

    Designed and executed restaurant concepts, menu and space designs and hired/trained staff.Managed daily operations including event planning, nurtured media and guest relations, managed food and beverage costs and established vendor relations.

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  Cafe Milano

  • Washington, DC

  • Corporate Director Of Catering

    • 2004 - 2008
    • Washington, DC

    Planned events for, and cultivated relationships with, high profile clients and organizations including BVLGARI, Ermenegildo Zegna, Cartier, as well as political leaders, dignitaries and celebrities. Managed public relations activities for both the restaurant and all VIP events.

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  The Heurich House Foundation

  • Washington DC

  • Executive Director

    • 2003 - 2004
    • Washington DC

    Stewardship of a unique Victorian historic house museum through management of day-to-day operations and establishment of community relations with local historic organizations.Spearheaded high-profile fund-raising events with the Foundation's Board of Trustees. Designed, marketed and implement...

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  National Trust for Historic Preservation

  • Washington DC

  • Director Of Special Events

    • 1999 - 2004
    • Washington DC

    Worked closely with key staff members, Board of Trustees and major gift officers to further cultivate the Trust's relationship with individuals, family foundations and related corporations. Reported directly to the Executive Vice President of the National Trust.Planned, executed and managed ...

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  Renaissance Mayflower Hotel

  • Washington DC

  • Catering Manager/ Sales Manager/ Director of Guest Services

    • 1989 - 1999
    • Washington DC

    Managed sales and revenue generating activities at this historic four-star, four-diamond, 660 room luxury hotel in the heart of downtown Washington DC. Promoted to positions with increasing responsibilities during my ten year tenure.