Director of Client Partnerships

• Jan 2023 - Present

Client Life Cycle Manager

• Sep 2021 - Dec 2022

Sales Solution Architect

• Jan 2021 - Aug 2021

Strategic Accounts Manager

• Sep 2018 - Mar 2020

It is Continental Services mission to assist our clients in creating work space environments that will attract and retain top talent to their individual organizations. As Strategic Accounts Manager, I have served as Continental's single point of contact with Continental's most elite clients. The clients that I collaborated with include Ford Motor Company, General Motors, Mercedes Benz, Detroit Diesel, University of Michigan, University of Michigan Medicine, Quicken Loans, Yanfeng, Valeo, Trinity Health, McLaren Health and Beaumont. I collaborated with our clients on the creation of individual food service strategies and the custom design of dynamic food service offerings featuring Office Coffee Services, Vending, Micro-Markets, Micro-Pantry, Catering and Cafes. Show less

Business Development Manager

• Jun 2015 - Sep 2018

Responsible for working closely with prospective and existing Continental clients in designing and creating high-end dining, foodservice, office coffee, vending and other food & beverage options that reflect their corporate culture. Continental Services’ humble beginnings started by providing coffee service to local law firms, but today we offer so much more! Our solutions include, but are not limited to: ★ Market Twenty 4 Seven: Continental’s freestanding, unattended food & beverage markets, which are ideal for corporations, factories, call centers, etc.. ★ Co.Cuisine: A customized program that can feed people in a setting from 50 to 600 people. It's designed for companies that wish to feed their people but do not want to invest in a full service cafeteria. ★ Continental Café: A flexible, tailored solution that includes design, build out and daily operation, if need be, of a foodservice setting that enables businesses of all sizes to use their customized café as a critical element in attracting and retaining top employee talent. Our café solutions make employees feel special. ★ Office Coffee Services: Continental's OCS solution is much more than a coffee pot; we specialize in creating an employee break room experience that can include a wide variety of coffees, condiments, all necessary equipment and supplies…and even snacks…which will have your employees feeling special and energized after a much-needed timeout from work. Best of all, Continental’s solutions are focused on enhancing corporate productivity by keeping employees on premise, nourished and rewarded for a job well done. As a representative of Continental, it’s my privilege to work with my exceptional colleagues in serving more than 700 companies in all business and industry sectors. This diverse group of small businesses and Fortune 100 corporations, colleges, universities, business/industrial sites, and hospitals/medical centers is located throughout Metro Detroit and Lower Michigan. Show less

Founder/Owner/Instructor

• 2005 - 2015

As an entrepreneur and mentor, I understand how to run a successful business, blending it for 10 years with my passion for helping others to live a healthy life. Bikram River North was one of the most successful yoga studios in Chicago. In fact, it was recognized nationally for its excellence by Self Magazine in 2015. I was responsible for establishing the studio’s unique culture of inclusiveness, as well as the instruction of students, training and direction of teachers and staff, sales and marketing, ordering of all product and supplies, directing all retail sales, payroll, scheduling and general management of the facility. Despite the rewards and accomplishments of being a successful entrepreneur, my love of the culinary arts led me back to the industry and, ultimately, Continental Services in 2015. Show less

Territory Manager, U.S. Foodservice

• 1997 - 2002

With more than $21 billion in annual revenue, US Foods is the 10th largest private company in America. As one of America’s great food companies and leading distributors, US Foods is “Keeping Kitchens Cooking” and making life easier for more than 250,000 customers, including independent and multi-unit restaurants, healthcare and hospitality entities, government, and educational institutions. My extensive knowledge of the product line and background in culinary arts enabled me to consult with chefs and business owners in developing unique recipes and individual menu items using brands featured by US Foods. Within my territory, which included metro Detroit area, I oversaw all aspects of product sales, customer service, and route development and management. Show less

Chef Educator

• 1995 - 2002

This exciting opportunity to be an independent chef and food educator led me into the kitchens of some of the finest restaurants throughout the state the Michigan. I taught dozens of classes, ranging from private homes to restaurants, other dining facilities, and even retail operations such as Kitchen Glamour. In addition, my work was featured on a variety of television shows, during which I taught and demonstrated how to take a recipe and make it a gourmet entrée, appetizer or dessert. Another example of my passion for fine dining and the culinary arts. Show less