Experience

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  Red, Wine & Brew

  • Mentor, Ohio

  • Restaurant Manager

    • Jun 2014 - Present
    • Mentor, Ohio

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  Glenmoor Country Club

  • Canton, Ohio Area

  • Food & Beverage, Loch Bar Manager, Member Events & Wine Society Manager

    • Jul 2010 - Nov 2012
    • Canton, Ohio Area

    Responsible for overall accountability of Loch Bar operations and management. Indirectly responsible for managing 3 restaurant outlets and banquet operations. Directly responsible for Managing $240k Wine Society programming, Beer Society and Member Events. Major Club events included Easter, Mother's Day, 4th of July Extravaganza and Social Committee's White Party. Improved Wine Sales by $70,000 over prior year. F&B team improved net from 100K to 300k over last 2.5 years on sales volume of 3.8 million.

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  Rustic Hills Country Club

  • General Manager

    • Aug 2007 - May 2010

    Responsible for overall accountability of club operations, membership development, golf programming, maintenance, pool operations, marketing plan, food & beverage operations, catering and staff development. Developed new F&B concept, menu design, wine list, special events and Junior Golf programming. Increased Member dining usage by 150 percent within 12 month period. Improved membership base from 220 members to over 370 members over 24 month period. Improved revenues in Member dining, banquets and golf operations and improved net income by 30 percent. Recognized by Medina Greater Chamber of Commerce as first Diamond Award for Chamber support and contributions in 2008. Awarded 2009 Best Country Club in Medina, Medina Gazzette “Best of the Best” Awards. Created and executed strategic marketing plan and branding of club’s amenities and benefits, activities and social programming.

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  The Galaxy Restaurant

  • Manager The Wine Room & Fine Dining Restaurant

    • Sep 2005 - Aug 2007

    Opened upscale 70 seat and 50 seat private dining room offering 50 wines by the glass program, wine flight program and 300 bottle cellar selection. Incorporated tableside dining service accompanied with American cuisine fare including small plate selections. Also responsible for 100 plus seat Galaxy Fine Dining Restaurant. Actively managed F&B operations, Wine Bar, facilities management, table and menu design, wine program, hiring and training 35 service and bar staff. Wine Spectator Award of Excellence 2005-2007. Coordinated private parties, monthly wine tastings, special events and Winemaker Dinners. Increased overall revenues by 70 percent and built clientele base.

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  Jacob Good Downtown

  • General Manager

    • Oct 2004 - Jun 2005

    Actively managed this swank, new Asian infusion and Continental cuisine restaurant. Responsibilities included hiring, training, F&B menu design, private party coordinator, event programming and marketing. Initiated client list development and web-site marketing. Developed successful New Year's Eve and Valentine packages. Exceeded daily and monthly sales record highs. Hired and trained new service staff. Prepared budget and strategic plan for Jacob Good Phase II development of Blu Downtown Jazz and Blues Club. Winner of Northern Ohio Live Magazine Best New Restaurant, Best Bar, Best Ambiance and Best Libations. Overall seating capacity 180 with annual revenues of 2 million.

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  Fleming's Prime Steak and Wine Bar

  • Wine Manager

    • May 2004 - Oct 2004

    Opened this new upscale steakhouse in the Outback portfolio of restaurants. Developed the 100 wines by the glass list, wine list and reserve list based upon intensity and grape variety. Actively managed bar operations and overall restaurant. Completed Manager Training program. Overall seating capacity 250 with projected annual revenues of 3.5 million.

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  Prudential Securities

  • Financial Advisor/Quantum Portfolio Manager

    • Jan 1996 - Jan 2003

    Member of National Association of Securities Dealers. Licenses include Series 7, 63 & 65. Built overall assets and managed over 20 million.

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  Prestwick Country Club

  • Consultant/Assistant Manager

    • Jan 1997 - Jan 2002

    Provide on going operational support for 350 member club. Coordinated all Food & Beverage activities, newsletter and Member events.

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  Pine Tree Country Club

  • General Manager

    • Jan 1995 - Jan 1996

    Directed the activities of this former privately owned, thirty year old, 350 member Club on behalf of a management consulting team. Prepared the 1996-2000 strategic plan and capital expense forecast. Supervised golf/pro-shop, course facilities, fine dining, and banquet/party operations.

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  The Akron City Club

  • General Manager

    • Jan 1993 - Jan 1995

    Managed a prestigious 2,000 member downtown city club to ensure efficient and profitable operation. Actively participated in expanding the membership, improving cash flow, and establishing member equity. Prepared the financial and strategic five-year model.

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  Club Corporation of America

  • Club Manager

    • Jan 1983 - Jan 1995

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  Nashville City Club

  • Club Manager

    • Jan 1987 - Jan 1993

    Developed the club into a catalyst for business growth in downtown Nashville. As the sole employee of CCA, established standards for service to members while increasing revenues and profits. Planned and directly supervised fine dining and special events. Established a Distinguished Lecture Series with banquet format. Improved membership roster from 1,200 to over 2,000 members during tenure. Managed over 1.5 million in capital improvements.

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  Tower Club

  • Associate Club Manager

    • Jan 1985 - Jan 1987