Experience

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  Colby & Co.

  • Director Of Operations
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  Highline Construction

  • Bedford, Massachusetts, United States

  • Buildertrend Manager

    • May 2023 - Present
    • Bedford, Massachusetts, United States
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  Clover Food Lab

  • Boston, Massachusetts, United States

  • Event Sales Manager

    • Sep 2022 - May 2023
    • Boston, Massachusetts, United States

    I'm rebuilding the catering and events departments at Clover since the pandemic took its toll. Clover is exceptional in that its recipes and menus are based upon what our 50+ local farmers are harvesting. Things change quickly as Mother Nature calls the shots. Building a catering and event...

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  Webber Restaurant Group

  • United States
  • Restaurants
  • 1 - 100 Employee

  • Assistant General Manager + Director of Private Events, The Bancroft

    • Feb 2020 - Sep 2022

    I'm raising the standards of private dining at Webber Restaurant Group.Innovate private events departments at The Bancroft and The Gibbet Hill Grill. Diversify events packages to allure new corporate and social clientele while engaging reoccurring clients. Modify systems of operations for FOH and BOH, train staff, collaborate in Marketing initiatives, and manage financials.

  • Restaurant and Private Events Manager, The Bancroft

    • Mar 2018 - Feb 2020

    With no prior restaurant experience, I learned how to successfully manage and generate sales in a highly rated, fine dining steakhouse in a increasingly competitive market.Co-managed day-to-day operations including hiring, training, scheduling, customer service, POS software, a la carte and private dining food and beverage sales, facilities, R&M, BOH relations, and financials. Focused on selling, detailing, and executing an average of 750 events annually for the Boston area's tech, medical, academic, industrial, and design companies, as well as personal milestone celebrations.Created and priced prix fixe holiday menus for dine-in and to-go orders, private brunch, lunch, and dinner prix fixe and hors d'oeuvres menus, and beverage packages.

  • Executive Sales Director, The Barn at Gibbet Hill

    • Sep 2016 - Mar 2018

    Drove one of New England's top wedding venues to greater financial success and higher standards.Increased sales by adjusting booking parameters, booking more events, targeting corporate and social market, and designing memorable unique upscale events. Managed labor expenses by drastically increasing Sales and Planning team’s efficiency through the collaborated implementation of Caterease software, and the digitalization of the booking and planning process. Led redesign of Wedding, Corporate, and Social packages which resulted in higher quality food and beverage options, new service formats, and increased sales.

  • Sales Director, The Barn at Gibbet Hill

    • Aug 2014 - Sep 2016

    Booked and planned weddings, corporate, and other social events at The Barn at Gibbet Hill. Built strong relationships with clients while designing personalized, well-detailed events. Assisted in execution of events, insuring the highest of quality of hospitality.

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  Astor Center

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

  • General Manager

    • Nov 2012 - May 2014

    Managed all aspects of an hybrid business of space rentals, all-inclusive private events, and public programming and promotional events designed to generate retail sales for Astor Wines & Spirits.Our four spaces included a state-of-the-art stadium tasting facility with demonstration kitchen. This space was home to many celebrity promotional events and television series episodes. Our larger spaces housed everything from world renowned spirit, cocktail and wine events to weddings. My all-encompassing responsibilities included financials, sales, marketing, facilities, R&M, H/R, customer service, philanthropy and industry partnerships, hiring, training, and promotional event production.

  • Packaged Events Manager

    • Mar 2011 - Nov 2012

    Conceptualized and produced all-inclusive, customized Summer Associate, client appreciation, team-building, networking, and celebratory events, product launches, meetings, and presentations.

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  New York City Center

  • United States
  • Performing Arts
  • 100 - 200 Employee

  • Special Events Assistant

    • Aug 2010 - Mar 2011

    Assisted in conceptualization, planning, and execution of events for Board Members and Donors for a legendary non-profit theatre. Events included galas, luncheons with celebrities, ground-breaking ceremonies, children's performances, and VIP Intermission entertainment.

  • Production Assistant

    • Apr 2008 - Aug 2010

    Supported Production Team with management of Local One Crew, supervision of production and festival scheduling, load-in, set-up, run of show, strike, and load-out.

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  Various Companies

  • California & New York

  • Freelance Production

    • Sep 2001 - Aug 2010
    • California & New York

    Fundraising and Promotional Events: Joe Torre's Safe at Home Foundation, Neuberger Museum, iStar Charity, and Youth People's Chorus of New York City.Victoria Dubin Events: Detailed and executed Mitvahs, weddings, anniversaries, and birthday celebrations.Theatre & Festivals: Brooklyn A...