Herrington Inn Since 2001

• Oct 2001 - Present

Food Service Specialist

• Oct 2001 - Present

Work with the Banquet Staff and the Atwaters Restaurant Staff Part time as a Server/Hostess or a Bartender when needed. I have been a Banquet Captain throughout my time with the Herrington and I have cross-trained as a server/bartender/host/ for the hotel.

Substitute Teacher School District 303

• Sep 2016 - Present

Substitute Teacher

• Jan 2016 - Present

Food Service Manager

• Aug 2013 - Mar 2015

In this position, I coordinated and cooked meals for 60 special education children and 20 staff members daily. I created the menu, purchased the food and managed the storage or the food and equipment. I was assisted by many of the special education teenagers with food preparation and clean-up. Coaching these kids during prep and transportation of hot food to the service area as well as serving the food was part of my daily duties. I also worked one on one as a paraprofessional with Bartlett Learning Center before it moved to Wheaton Show less

Manager of Retail Operations, Food Service

• Jul 2007 - Apr 2011

Managed the food service retail operations at Delnor Community Hospital's Cafeteria and Starbuck's Coffee Center in the Gift Shop. Was also in charge of all of the Catering Events in the hospital. I coordinated the food and beverage, and the head chef prepared the hot food and I prepared the cold food for events during breakfast, lunch and dinner numbering 20 to 250. Managed the food service retail operations at Delnor Community Hospital's Cafeteria and Starbuck's Coffee Center in the Gift Shop. Was also in charge of all of the Catering Events in the hospital. I coordinated the food and beverage, and the head chef prepared the hot food and I prepared the cold food for events during breakfast, lunch and dinner numbering 20 to 250.

Catering Account Manager

• Jul 1993 - May 2001

At My Chef catering I was in charge of social catering, including small weddings under 100 people. I worked at Danada House in Wheaton setting up parties and weddings as well as Katherine Legge Lodge in Hinsdale, Illinois and several companies throughout the Chicago Area. At My Chef catering I was in charge of social catering, including small weddings under 100 people. I worked at Danada House in Wheaton setting up parties and weddings as well as Katherine Legge Lodge in Hinsdale, Illinois and several companies throughout the Chicago Area.

Restaurant Manager/Catering Assistant Manager

• Feb 1993 - Feb 1995

Hired as Restaurant and Room Service Manager, working as the Hotel Manager on Duty Bi-Monthly. After 1 year, transferred to Catering Coordinator where I worked for the following year. Coordinated corporate meetings and holiday parties. Managed the hotel restaurant and houseman staff as well as the rental and liquor needs events. Coordinated with the Union Engineer all electrical requirements and worked with the Director of the Hotel on the annual Corporate Party for "Grand Heritage Hotel" Properties. Show less

General Manager of Food Service Operations

• Feb 1991 - Feb 1993

Hired as assistant manager in charge of the Fresh Market Cafe and the Zodiac Room. Promoted within 6 months to General Manager in charge of the Purchasing of Liquor, Linens, Fresh Flowers and Equipment. Coordinated in-house catered events for the Couture Salon and our V.I.P. Designer Personalities that frequented the flagship Zodiac Restaurant often. Hired as assistant manager in charge of the Fresh Market Cafe and the Zodiac Room. Promoted within 6 months to General Manager in charge of the Purchasing of Liquor, Linens, Fresh Flowers and Equipment. Coordinated in-house catered events for the Couture Salon and our V.I.P. Designer Personalities that frequented the flagship Zodiac Restaurant often.

Food and Beverage Manager

• Aug 1987 - Jun 1990

As a college graduate I was recruited to be involved in the management training program at Walt Disney Company. I worked at the Polynesian Hotel's Luau for my 6 month training program and I continued working at the Luau upon my successful completion of the program. I continued managing the Luau staff of 65 servers, 8 dishwashers and several hosts for one year. I was bi-monthly manager on duty as well as manager of the Coral Isle Cafe for the following 6 months. Finally, I opened Pleasure Island and the Grand Floridian Hotel and became manager of the Tangaroa Terrace Restaurant. After this time, I transferred to the entertainment division of Walt Disney Company where I became a face dancer and a character as well as a supervisor of the MGM Studios park characters. Finally, I opened the Dallas, Texas Disney Store in their Mall as Roger Rabbit and then performed as a dancer in the Easter Parade. I cruised on the Disney Cruises performing as Minnie Mouse and Chip or Dale. I finished my leadership role working as a "Character Lead" at MGM studios as well as "Gonzo" in the Jim Henson Muppet Show. Show less