Premium Suites Manager

• Sep 2023 - Present

Independent Stylist

• Dec 2015 - May 2020

Co-Owner, Director of Sales and Operations

• Jan 2013 - Oct 2015

Operations Manager

• Dec 2010 - Dec 2013

As Operations Manager I am responsible for the overall management and seamless execution of contracted programs. The contracted programs range in size from 10 – 10,000+ attendees. Services provided include, but are not limited to, managing the transportation and staff services for arrivals and departures, tour programs, restaurant dine-arounds, hotel décor, venue off-site management (catering, lighting, floral design, décor, entertainment), point to point transportation, transportation… Show more As Operations Manager I am responsible for the overall management and seamless execution of contracted programs. The contracted programs range in size from 10 – 10,000+ attendees. Services provided include, but are not limited to, managing the transportation and staff services for arrivals and departures, tour programs, restaurant dine-arounds, hotel décor, venue off-site management (catering, lighting, floral design, décor, entertainment), point to point transportation, transportation shuttles and overall meeting management. Position Responsibilities: • Effectively communicate with the client to ensure goals and objectives are met and l • Provide logistical expertise and management of contracted scope of program(s) • Create and maintain all required materials necessary for the onsite execution of program(s) • Coordinate, negotiate and confirm arrangements and contracts with suppliers. • Conduct or participate in client site inspections • Manage program(s) to their set budget(s) • Develop and optimize client relationships for potential future business • Adhere to all company and department policies, procedures and Worked with various companies and corporations such as Saudi Petroleum, Wonderful Brands, Qualcomm, Clinique, Buick, Cisco, Boeing, BASF, Boston Scientific, Hamilton Sunstrand to name a few. Booked events on the USS Midway, at MACS Miramar Officers Club, MOMA and SD Aero Space Museum. Show less As Operations Manager I am responsible for the overall management and seamless execution of contracted programs. The contracted programs range in size from 10 – 10,000+ attendees. Services provided include, but are not limited to, managing the transportation and staff services for arrivals and departures, tour programs, restaurant dine-arounds, hotel décor, venue off-site management (catering, lighting, floral design, décor, entertainment), point to point transportation, transportation… Show more As Operations Manager I am responsible for the overall management and seamless execution of contracted programs. The contracted programs range in size from 10 – 10,000+ attendees. Services provided include, but are not limited to, managing the transportation and staff services for arrivals and departures, tour programs, restaurant dine-arounds, hotel décor, venue off-site management (catering, lighting, floral design, décor, entertainment), point to point transportation, transportation shuttles and overall meeting management. Position Responsibilities: • Effectively communicate with the client to ensure goals and objectives are met and l • Provide logistical expertise and management of contracted scope of program(s) • Create and maintain all required materials necessary for the onsite execution of program(s) • Coordinate, negotiate and confirm arrangements and contracts with suppliers. • Conduct or participate in client site inspections • Manage program(s) to their set budget(s) • Develop and optimize client relationships for potential future business • Adhere to all company and department policies, procedures and Worked with various companies and corporations such as Saudi Petroleum, Wonderful Brands, Qualcomm, Clinique, Buick, Cisco, Boeing, BASF, Boston Scientific, Hamilton Sunstrand to name a few. Booked events on the USS Midway, at MACS Miramar Officers Club, MOMA and SD Aero Space Museum. Show less

Director of Special Events

• Jul 2009 - Dec 2010

As Director of Special Events, I am directly responsible for any and all private party and special event inquiries for all five (5) San Diego Wine Steals locations; Downtown in East Village, Hillcrest, Liberty Station and Cardiff. I deal directly with each client to assist them with the details, specifics and planning of their private event. My responsibilities include, but are not limited to menu planning, (which includes all food and beverage needs for each event), staffing, weekly management… Show more As Director of Special Events, I am directly responsible for any and all private party and special event inquiries for all five (5) San Diego Wine Steals locations; Downtown in East Village, Hillcrest, Liberty Station and Cardiff. I deal directly with each client to assist them with the details, specifics and planning of their private event. My responsibilities include, but are not limited to menu planning, (which includes all food and beverage needs for each event), staffing, weekly management meetings and post event follow up with each client. I have developed a strong and personal working relationship with CONVIS, SD Convention Center, the San Diego PADRES, the SD Zoo and the top 10 DMC’s (Destination Management Companies) in San Diego to assist in planning and executing private events on a corporate level. Show less As Director of Special Events, I am directly responsible for any and all private party and special event inquiries for all five (5) San Diego Wine Steals locations; Downtown in East Village, Hillcrest, Liberty Station and Cardiff. I deal directly with each client to assist them with the details, specifics and planning of their private event. My responsibilities include, but are not limited to menu planning, (which includes all food and beverage needs for each event), staffing, weekly management… Show more As Director of Special Events, I am directly responsible for any and all private party and special event inquiries for all five (5) San Diego Wine Steals locations; Downtown in East Village, Hillcrest, Liberty Station and Cardiff. I deal directly with each client to assist them with the details, specifics and planning of their private event. My responsibilities include, but are not limited to menu planning, (which includes all food and beverage needs for each event), staffing, weekly management meetings and post event follow up with each client. I have developed a strong and personal working relationship with CONVIS, SD Convention Center, the San Diego PADRES, the SD Zoo and the top 10 DMC’s (Destination Management Companies) in San Diego to assist in planning and executing private events on a corporate level. Show less

Owner

• Sep 2008 - Dec 2010

As owner and operator of J. Dean Events, I orchestrate and facilitate all kinds of special events in San Diego and southern California. I do weddings, birthday parties, dinner parties, corporate, as well as fund raising and celebrity events. I work closely with each client to customize food and beverage menus and floral designs based on budget and my client’s vision. As owner and operator of J. Dean Events, I orchestrate and facilitate all kinds of special events in San Diego and southern California. I do weddings, birthday parties, dinner parties, corporate, as well as fund raising and celebrity events. I work closely with each client to customize food and beverage menus and floral designs based on budget and my client’s vision.

Owner/ operator

• Dec 2005 - Aug 2008

Building my own restaurant was a dream of mine since I was in grade school. I owned, operated and managed the cafe which had a seating capacity of 75 for breakfast, lunch and dinner, six days a week. I managed food and beverage inventories. I was directly responsible for processing payroll for 25 employees using ADP and then Wells Fargo. I assisted with the preparation of various tax returns required as a business owner. Solely responsible for the processing of all accounts payable invoices… Show more Building my own restaurant was a dream of mine since I was in grade school. I owned, operated and managed the cafe which had a seating capacity of 75 for breakfast, lunch and dinner, six days a week. I managed food and beverage inventories. I was directly responsible for processing payroll for 25 employees using ADP and then Wells Fargo. I assisted with the preparation of various tax returns required as a business owner. Solely responsible for the processing of all accounts payable invoices using QuickBooks. Developed and maintained all employee training manuals and was solely responsible for all interviewing, hiring and training of all employees. Show less Building my own restaurant was a dream of mine since I was in grade school. I owned, operated and managed the cafe which had a seating capacity of 75 for breakfast, lunch and dinner, six days a week. I managed food and beverage inventories. I was directly responsible for processing payroll for 25 employees using ADP and then Wells Fargo. I assisted with the preparation of various tax returns required as a business owner. Solely responsible for the processing of all accounts payable invoices… Show more Building my own restaurant was a dream of mine since I was in grade school. I owned, operated and managed the cafe which had a seating capacity of 75 for breakfast, lunch and dinner, six days a week. I managed food and beverage inventories. I was directly responsible for processing payroll for 25 employees using ADP and then Wells Fargo. I assisted with the preparation of various tax returns required as a business owner. Solely responsible for the processing of all accounts payable invoices using QuickBooks. Developed and maintained all employee training manuals and was solely responsible for all interviewing, hiring and training of all employees. Show less

Operations Manager

• May 2003 - Nov 2005

Coordinated all cooking classes and special events. Responsible for hiring all chef’s to facilitate each cooking class or event. Created all menus for the cooking classes as well as selecting all wine pairings. Responsible for keeping costs within the operating budget. Directly responsible for maintaining and updating cooking school website. Coordinated all cooking classes and special events. Responsible for hiring all chef’s to facilitate each cooking class or event. Created all menus for the cooking classes as well as selecting all wine pairings. Responsible for keeping costs within the operating budget. Directly responsible for maintaining and updating cooking school website.

Assistant GM

• Dec 1999 - Nov 2005

Supervised a staff of 100+ servers, bartenders, food runners and front desk staff (hosts/hostesses). Directly responsible for the interviewing, hiring and training process for the PRADO Restaurant. Co-created all employee training manuals. I created and maintained all working schedules and processed all requests for time off. Assisted the general manager and owners with meeting certain financial targets based on budget and bonus structure. Examples include controlling staffing costs… Show more Supervised a staff of 100+ servers, bartenders, food runners and front desk staff (hosts/hostesses). Directly responsible for the interviewing, hiring and training process for the PRADO Restaurant. Co-created all employee training manuals. I created and maintained all working schedules and processed all requests for time off. Assisted the general manager and owners with meeting certain financial targets based on budget and bonus structure. Examples include controlling staffing costs, controlling liquor inventory costs, etc. Responsible for handling all customer service related issues that arose during operating hours. Hired all live entertainment for the lounge/ bar. Show less Supervised a staff of 100+ servers, bartenders, food runners and front desk staff (hosts/hostesses). Directly responsible for the interviewing, hiring and training process for the PRADO Restaurant. Co-created all employee training manuals. I created and maintained all working schedules and processed all requests for time off. Assisted the general manager and owners with meeting certain financial targets based on budget and bonus structure. Examples include controlling staffing costs… Show more Supervised a staff of 100+ servers, bartenders, food runners and front desk staff (hosts/hostesses). Directly responsible for the interviewing, hiring and training process for the PRADO Restaurant. Co-created all employee training manuals. I created and maintained all working schedules and processed all requests for time off. Assisted the general manager and owners with meeting certain financial targets based on budget and bonus structure. Examples include controlling staffing costs, controlling liquor inventory costs, etc. Responsible for handling all customer service related issues that arose during operating hours. Hired all live entertainment for the lounge/ bar. Show less