General Manager

• Aug 2017 - Present

Front of House Manager

• Oct 2015 - Aug 2017

Hospitality Manager

• Apr 2014 - Sep 2015

Maintain the hospitality department at the Kenai Riverside Lodge. Interact with guests to provide a welcoming atmosphere and strive to maintain a by name basis with each individual. Host luncheons and events for increased guest interaction. Order all food, alcohol and supplies for two lodges and a bed and breakfast on the Kenai Peninsula. Maintain labor and food cost to stay within budget while not sacrificing quality for guests. Oversee cache procedures, lodge dinners and cabin turnover to ensure operations are staying on track. Distribute food and supplies to the individual lodges. Make logistically sound decisions to ensure all supplies coordinate with other departments and lodges. Create schedules, provide food and maintain housing for all staff at the Kenai Riverside Lodge. Ensure a memorable experience for all guests at the lodge while providing a positive and energetic work environment for staff. Show less

Photographer

• Sep 2013 - Apr 2014

2013 Texas APME – 2nd place – Team Effort Series Capture, edit and upload photos for print and online articles for an award winning newspaper in central Texas. Helped begin the paper’s Groovin’ section covering people and events around town and encouraged community involvement with the paper. 2013 Texas APME – 2nd place – Team Effort Series Capture, edit and upload photos for print and online articles for an award winning newspaper in central Texas. Helped begin the paper’s Groovin’ section covering people and events around town and encouraged community involvement with the paper.

Freelance Photographer

• Aug 2013 - Aug 2013

Freelance photographer for a San Antonio based web news outlet. Freelance photographer for a San Antonio based web news outlet.

Freelance Photographer

• Apr 2013 - Apr 2013

Freelance photographer for an urban farm series. Freelance photographer for an urban farm series.

Assistant Manager

• Apr 2006 - Nov 2012

Utilize time management, leadership and communication skills to direct the flow of restaurant. Interview, hire and train new employees. Create schedules, approve shift changes and phase staff according to volume to balance the cost of labor. Organize front of house meetings, motivational tools and contests. Perform nightly closing duties such as, cash drops, daily sales reports and tip distribution. Order liquor and maintain the bar supplies. Carry out local marketing techniques. Create and maintain an energetic, positive work environment for all staff. Show less