Experience

Uncommon Entertainment

• United States
• Entertainment Providers
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Hospitality Operations & Production

  • Nov 2022 - Present

  Uncommon Entertainment is a full-service event production company positioned at the intersection between producing high-profile cultural moments and generating revenue via hospitality & sponsorship sales. Specializing in curated experiences, event sponsorships, experiential nightlife programs, and marketing initiatives, Uncommon Entertainment comes with over a decade of experience in the fields of focus. Through managing front of house and ticketing operations, running high-end hospitality sales, event sponsorship, logistics and production for premier exclusive events around the globe, Uncommon Entertainment elevates major moments through our unique approach and 'partners first' mentality. Past projects include: - h.Wood Superbowl Homecoming by CashApp Visa 2023 featuring Drake - Palm Tree Music Festival NYE 2023 - St Barth's ft Kygo - Dave & Busta (Private event in LA with Dave Chappelle & Busta Rhymes) - Carbone Beach in partnership with Sports Illustrated & the h.wood group - Revolve x the h.wood group @ Super Bowl 2022 featuring Drake, Justin Bieber and Marshmello - Sports Illustrated x Bootsy Bellows Circuit Series Austin 2021 ft. Travis Scott & The Chainsmokers - Palm Tree Music Festival 2021 - Hamptons ft. Kygo, Zedd & Gryffin Show less



Nova Hospitality

• United States
• Hospitality
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Head Of Business Consulting

  • Sep 2021 - Oct 2022

• Director Of Operations

  • Nov 2019 - Dec 2021

  Working to develop and build 5 new concepts for the city of Austin. Supervises an exceptional team of young managers while building best practices, performance metrics, and operating systems.



Freelance

• Greater New York City Area

• Hospitality Consultant

  • May 2018 - Nov 2019

  With a vast breadth of experience, Nate has found a particularly suitable niche as a hospitality consultant. Most recently, he partnered with an existing lounge in the city and moved it to a massive complex hospitality operation in the Hamptons venue for Summer 2019. He developed and built the business planning, strategy, development, operations, accounting, payroll, and operational management, while assisting with the design & renovation of the space. Generated 2.1 million in gross sales over 21 operating days. Within this role, he has mentored & coached multiple hospitality management teams focusing on productivity, teamwork, prioritization, time management, interpersonal skills, increasing EQ, and accountability. Show less



Fork Knife Management

• Greater New York City Area

• Managing Partner

  • Jul 2017 - Nov 2019

  Management of Celebrity Chef Jordan Andino & development of Fork Knife brand. Worked to create strategic partnerships with Nesquik, Diet Coke, Nike, & Rachel Ray. Worked with Jordan on the development of 3 tv shoes and over 50 television appearances. Nate also was an integral partner in developing the foundation of Jordan's hospitality company focused on catering, event production, personal cheffing, and television. Management of Celebrity Chef Jordan Andino & development of Fork Knife brand. Worked to create strategic partnerships with Nesquik, Diet Coke, Nike, & Rachel Ray. Worked with Jordan on the development of 3 tv shoes and over 50 television appearances. Nate also was an integral partner in developing the foundation of Jordan's hospitality company focused on catering, event production, personal cheffing, and television.



Soho House & Co

• United Kingdom
• Hospitality
• 700 & Above Employee

• General Manager Food & Beverage

  • Jul 2016 - Jul 2017

  Nate oversaw a small F&B management team and a staff of 75. He was responsible for the efficient and effective operation of F&B department including hiring, training, & development of all FOH staff. He led a culture shift to motivate & inspire staff, improve morale & performance in a highly corporate environment. He led the recruiting of, hiring, and training of 52 new team members and increased employee retention by 25% utilizing re-training of existing staff, strategic hiring or new staff, personal coaching, empowering decision making, & increased accountability. Show less



Tao Group Hospitality

• United States
• Hospitality
• 700 & Above Employee

• VANDAL Manager

  • Nov 2015 - Jun 2016

  With Dream Midtown up and running, Nate was added to head up the opening Management team for Tao's next new venue - Vandal. His team was responsible for collaborating on the creation of all systems, the training of all front of house departments, and operating 360 seat restaurant & cocktail lounge. After opening, he was responsible for the operations of the lounge, door, bottle service, cocktail department, and assisted with bar and barback departments. At the time, the lounge was the highest-grossing lounge within the company. Nate left the Tao family when he was approached with a growth opportunity to join a new upper management team at Soho House. Show less



Dream Midtown Hotel

• United States
• Hospitality
• 1 - 100 Employee

• General Manager of Food and Beverage

  • Apr 2015 - Nov 2015

  After starting at Tao Group's downtown location, Nate was promoted and moved to build the new F&B operation at the Dream Midtown Hotel. He oversaw the preopening process from inception through opening of a multi-unit (4) F&B operation. PHD Terrace Rooftop Lounge & Nightclub, The Rickey Craft Cocktail Lounge, Fishbowl, and Minibar/Guest amenity program. He oversaw or directly managed all management team & line level hiring, training, payroll, inventory, ordering, systems creation, beverage management, customer service, performance metrics, process streamlining, and operations of all venues. Show less



Dream Downtown Hotel

• United States
• Hospitality
• 1 - 100 Employee

• PHD Nightlife Manager

  • Apr 2014 - Apr 2015

  Leaving a small hospitality company to join massive Tao Group, Nate took on the daily operations of the PHD nightclub, lounge, & private events. In addition, he was responsible for all Health Department procedures and hotel-wide security schedule. Leaving a small hospitality company to join massive Tao Group, Nate took on the daily operations of the PHD nightclub, lounge, & private events. In addition, he was responsible for all Health Department procedures and hotel-wide security schedule.



Funbars

• 1 - 100 Employee

• Vice President of Operations

  • Nov 2011 - Apr 2014

• Assistant Director of Operations

  • Jan 2011 - Nov 2011

  Opened, supervised, & managed company of bars, restaurants, and a nightclub. Directly managed a staff of 60+ employees across multiple departments.



Dino's Collegetown

• Ithaca, New York Area

• Manager

  • Dec 2008 - Dec 2010



The Statler Hotel

• Ithaca, New York Area

• Banquet Chef

  • Sep 2008 - Jan 2009



Eagle Rock Resort

• Hazleton, Pennsylvania

• Sous Chef

  • Jun 2007 - Aug 2007



Miramonte Indian Wells Resort & Spa

• United States
• Hospitality
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Banquet Chef and Line Cook

  • Dec 2006 - May 2007