Managing Partner

• Sep 2022 - Present

Marketing & Promotions Manger

• Jun 2021 - Present

Bar / General Manager

• Apr 2017 - Jun 2021

Managed a 400 capacity music venue/bar and 20+ person staff. Oversaw and managed 350+ live music performances and events on and off site annually. - Worked closely with breweries and distilleries on a show-to-show basis to drive specific beverage sales dependent on the attendance demographic. - Payroll, budget management, tracking P&L, bill payment, daily sales income monitoring and reporting, deposits, withdrawals, and accounting management. - Developed strategic marketing campaigns with sponsors to stimulate attendance and sales, driving the business into their most profitable years in their nearly 3 decades of being open.- Developed unique after party experiences in conjunction with Pitchfork, Lollapalooza, Riot Fest, West Fest, Do-Division, Wicker Park Fest, Revolution, and many others. - Cost of goods Sold kept at or below 18% annually. - Directly managing 20+ staff and implementing performance review practices to increase job performance and help promote healthy work culture. - Weekly mixology and hospitality training with front of house staff. Show less

Stage / Production Manager

• Apr 2012 - Oct 2015

Stage and production manager for various Chicago music and arts festivals. Responsible for advancing, scheduling, and security of talent. Stage and production manager for various Chicago music and arts festivals. Responsible for advancing, scheduling, and security of talent.

General Manager

• Feb 2007 - Oct 2012

High-end cafe and restaurant. Responsibilities included : - Managing 15+ person staff. - Scheduling, payroll, cost and price analysis, deposits and withdrawals. - Hiring and training of all staff. - Ordering and receiving. - Weekly beverage program creation and adjustment. High-end cafe and restaurant. Responsibilities included : - Managing 15+ person staff. - Scheduling, payroll, cost and price analysis, deposits and withdrawals. - Hiring and training of all staff. - Ordering and receiving. - Weekly beverage program creation and adjustment.

Intern

• Jan 2009 - Jan 2010

Intern at Heaven Gallery, a fine art gallery and event space. Intern at Heaven Gallery, a fine art gallery and event space.