Experience

LifeLine Animal Project

• United States
• Non-profit Organization Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Special Events and Sponsorships

  • Apr 2023 - Present



Zoo Atlanta

• United States
• Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Public Events Manager

  • 2016 - Apr 2023



Sodexo Georgia Tech University

• Greater Atlanta Area

• Event Operations Manager

  • 2015 - 2016



Foodstuffs, Inc.

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

• Event Sales Director

  • 2013 - 2015



Sodexo - Chicago Botanic Gardens

• Greater Chicago Area

• Senior Events Manager

  • 2013 - 2014



Sodexo

• France
• Facilities Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Assistant Director of Catering

  • Jul 2011 - Jun 2013



Sodexo - Northwestern University - Downtown Campus

• Event Planner

  • Jun 2009 - Aug 2010

  - Guide clients through the planning process and execution of their events.- Developed strong working relationships with clients by establishing trusted services. - Coordinated with Catering Director and Executive Chef to develop menus - Ordered equipment, materials and temporary labor needed to successfully execute events. - Ensure accuracy in catering billing - Communicated client specification and special requirements with kitchen staff, including chef, production manager, catering managers and supervisors. Show less

• Catering/Retail Supervisor

  • Jul 2008 - Jun 2009

  Supervised Hourly employees; assigned, reviewed and evaluated work. - Ensured retail operation was properly opened/closed. Monitored cash handling procedures. - Maintained daily health and safety logs.- Assisted in food preparation. Supervised temporary labor during catered events - Supervised operations in catering department, including: preparation, delivery, set-up and