Lauren Parton
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Experience
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IMI Agency
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United States
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Advertising Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Junior Account Manager
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Apr 2023 - Present
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Beverage Marketing Senior Project Manager
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Jan 2022 - Apr 2023
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LP Libations
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Chicago, IL
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Libationist, Founder
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Oct 2011 - Present
Traveling Libations. What is your favorite food memory? What is your favorite flavor from each season? How do you take your coffee? By asking a few simple questions like this it allows me to get to know your style, likes and dislikes a little better so I can create the best cocktail menu for you. From corporate events to private parties I will design custom cocktail menus with you in mind and cater the entire experience to be one to be remembered by all. Restaurant Menu Design. I will work alongside you to build a cocktail program for your restaurant that truly reflects your style and attracts your desired clientele. With my extensive experience I am uniquely inclined toward an understanding of the kitchen and how to best integrate all aspects of front of the house and back of the house whilst being the most economical with time and finances and creating the best menu for your restaurant. Show less
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Viceroy Hotels and Resorts
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United States
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Hospitality
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200 - 300 Employee
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General Manager of Devereaux / Beverage Director Viceroy Hotel
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May 2021 - Jan 2022
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Starbucks Roastery
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Chicago, Illinois
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Opearations Manager
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Sep 2019 - May 2021
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Renaissance Chicago Downtown Hotel
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United States
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Hospitality
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1 - 100 Employee
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Bar Operations Manager
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Jan 2018 - Sep 2019
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The Gray Hotel
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Chicago, IL
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Sommelier and Bar Manager
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Aug 2016 - Jan 2018
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Loews Hotels & Co
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Chicago, IL
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Beverage Director
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Jul 2015 - Aug 2016
Responsible for operating and staffing all bars in hotel, including the restaurant, lobby and rooftop. Curated beverage menus for each outlet - Increased revenue of rooftop bar by 35% over previous year - Achieved a beverage cost of 14% overall by instilling creative beverage program on rooftop bar - Increased Guest Satisfaction in each outlet within 6 months - Increased Employee Satisfaction by 40% within first year. - Creation and implementation of annual budget for Streeterville Social and ETA lobby bar. Show less
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W Hotels
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Hospitality
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700 & Above Employee
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Resident Mixologist
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Jul 2013 - Jan 2015
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Clandestino Dining
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Greater Chicago Area
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Chef de Cuisine
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Sep 2010 - Jul 2013
Clandestino is committed to providing awesomeness in the form of a meaningful food experience. First, a communal and accessible kitchen environment. Good food is for everyone. Second, a sustainable approach to food, cooking, and business. Good food should be honest. And third, the art of the dinner party. Good food = good times. Clandestino is committed to providing awesomeness in the form of a meaningful food experience. First, a communal and accessible kitchen environment. Good food is for everyone. Second, a sustainable approach to food, cooking, and business. Good food should be honest. And third, the art of the dinner party. Good food = good times.
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Kitchen Manager/Chef
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Dec 2009 - Jun 2010
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Line Cook
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Jul 2008 - Mar 2009
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Line Cook
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Aug 2008 - Feb 2009
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Education
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Cooking and Hospitality Institute of Chicago - Le Cordon Bleu
Associates, Culinary Arts -
Judson University
BA, Business Administration