Experience

Veritas Law Group

• United States
• Law Practice
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Legal Assistant

  • Nov 2019 - Present



Portage Public Schools

• United States
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Paraprofessional

  • Nov 2016 - Nov 2019



Edustaff

• United States
• Education Management
• 700 & Above Employee

• Substitute Teacher

  • May 2013 - Nov 2019



Veritas Law Group

• Office and Special Events Coordinator

  • Sep 2009 - Apr 2014

   More recently as an Office and Special Events Coordinator with Veritas Law Group, provided support to attorneys,paralegal, and legal secretary; areas of concentration included business marketing and advertising, special events planning and coordination, scheduling a range of client meetings, and business networking.  More recently as an Office and Special Events Coordinator with Veritas Law Group, provided support to attorneys,paralegal, and legal secretary; areas of concentration included business marketing and advertising, special events planning and coordination, scheduling a range of client meetings, and business networking.



Amway Grand Plaza Hotel

• Conventions Services Manager

  • Oct 1999 - Oct 2000

   As a Convention Services Manager at the Amway Grand Plaza Hotel, a AAA four diamond luxury hotel with convention centers, met with representatives of groups and organizations to discuss configurations of event space, food and beverage needs, and video and equipment requirements; in this key role interfaced with executive chefs, banquet supervisors, and department heads to ensure the highest levels of service to our clients.  As a Convention Services Manager at the Amway Grand Plaza Hotel, a AAA four diamond luxury hotel with convention centers, met with representatives of groups and organizations to discuss configurations of event space, food and beverage needs, and video and equipment requirements; in this key role interfaced with executive chefs, banquet supervisors, and department heads to ensure the highest levels of service to our clients.



Planet Hollywood

• Restaurants
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Corporate and Conventions Sales Manager

  • 1998 - 1999

   In the capacity of a Corporate & Convention Sales Manager at Planet Hollywood, Inc., a theme restaurant inspired by film and television, cultivated relationships with the local business community comprised of Chicago hotels, corporate entities, and destination management companies; attended local venues across the area to promote Planet Hollywood’s unique service offerings while working together with the internal Management team to ensure optimum service levels.  In the capacity of a Corporate & Convention Sales Manager at Planet Hollywood, Inc., a theme restaurant inspired by film and television, cultivated relationships with the local business community comprised of Chicago hotels, corporate entities, and destination management companies; attended local venues across the area to promote Planet Hollywood’s unique service offerings while working together with the internal Management team to ensure optimum service levels.



Gourmet Kitchens

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

• Account Executive

  • 1995 - 1998

   As an Account Executive at Gourmet Kitchen, a corporate catering company, realized high sales volumes through cold-calling to client locations; marketed menu selections and created proposals for corporate open houses, business luncheons, holiday parties, and receptions resulting in increased referrals from existing clients.  As an Account Executive at Gourmet Kitchen, a corporate catering company, realized high sales volumes through cold-calling to client locations; marketed menu selections and created proposals for corporate open houses, business luncheons, holiday parties, and receptions resulting in increased referrals from existing clients.



River Forest Country Club

• Assistant Manager

  • 1994 - 1995

   At River Forest Country Club, with 250 members, accountable for the primary restaurant functions; responsibilities included event scheduling, floor planning, menu selection and pricing, and service staff hiring and placement.  At River Forest Country Club, with 250 members, accountable for the primary restaurant functions; responsibilities included event scheduling, floor planning, menu selection and pricing, and service staff hiring and placement.