Experience

Kahn's Catering

• Events Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Sales Manager | Event Specialist

  • Jan 2020 - Present

  Humbled to be able to come back home, to a family of dedicated professionals. Humbled to be learning the art and science of selling after a lifetime of making things happen and in leading others to deliver the magic. Humbled to have to hear, "no", so often before hearing a, "yes". Grateful for the opportunities and the people of the past, present, and future. Humbled to be able to come back home, to a family of dedicated professionals. Humbled to be learning the art and science of selling after a lifetime of making things happen and in leading others to deliver the magic. Humbled to have to hear, "no", so often before hearing a, "yes". Grateful for the opportunities and the people of the past, present, and future.



Crystal Catering Indianapolis

• United States
• Events Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• General Manager

  • Aug 2018 - Dec 2019

  Grateful to have been a part of this legendary company and to have worked with so many great people. Grateful to have been a part of this legendary company and to have worked with so many great people.



Sun Development and Management

• United States
• Hospitality
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Food & Beverage Director & Assistant General Manager

  • Jan 2018 - Aug 2018

  •Recruited to help provide guidance through the final phases of construction and pre-opening of this 198 “all-suite” hotel featuring 30,000sf of dedicated, indoor event space and an outdoor pavilion featuring 10,000sf. •Provide the expertise needed to Sun Development as they embarked on building, opening, and operating their first, largest, full-service hotel. Oftentimes, had to simply develop solutions to challenges we encountered along the way. •Hired the managers and staff necessary to successfully open and operate the first full-service hotel in the greater surrounding area. •Oversaw the initial capital expenditure for all China, Silver, Glass, Smallwares, Equipment and all Supplies for the Front & Back of House. •Provided valued support to the Sales Team in hosting client site visits and walking them through our property to explain the Features, Advantages, and Benefits of selecting us to host their next event. •In the first month of operation, successfully catered two Indian Weddings each with over 1200 guests in attendance. •Recognized as the inaugural Manager of the Quarter for excellence in leadership in driving the team to successfully open the hotel.



Quest Food Management Services

• United States
• Hospitality
• 100 - 200 Employee

• General Manager

  • Jun 2017 - Sep 2017

  Provided the strong transitional leadership and client relationship needed as the University went from a self-operating foodservice program to one that was a managed account. Hired the managers and staff necessary to successfully carry out the plan. Introduced a completely over-hauled, 35-day rotational menu for the Dining Hall that offered greater variety and quality. At the same time, we implemented a program to deliver safe food for all to enjoy by labeling any item that contained one of the eight most common allergens. Instrumental in achieving mutual goals that resulted in the University awarding Quest Food Management Services a multi-year contract extension to operate this $8M account consisting of a Dining Hall, Multiple Retail Locations, Catering, and Concessions.

• Director of Food & Beverage

  • Feb 2013 - Jun 2017

  Had a great time leading a smart, hard-working team in serving some of the most notable events in the greater Indianapolis area. Continuosly demonstrated grit and rolled up my sleeves with a smile to lead our team in performing the exhaustive, behind the scenes work of setting up, serving, and tearing down many of our more challenging off-premise events. Personally connected with our client contacts to ensure that their every need (stated and unstated) was met or exceeded resulting in many events to rebook. Delivered 4 years of sound financial results resulting in being awared profit sharing each year.



The Bridgewater Club

• United States
• Recreational Facilities
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Food & Beverage Director

  • Aug 2011 - Feb 2013

  Hired, trained, and retained the right staff in a turn-around effort to an operation that had under-performed for many years. Hired, trained, and retained the right staff in a turn-around effort to an operation that had under-performed for many years.

• Event Operations Manager

  • Jan 2012 - Feb 2012

  Managed some of the most high profile and exciting events hosted during the 2012 Super Bowl. Managed some of the most high profile and exciting events hosted during the 2012 Super Bowl.



White Lodging Services

• Opening Director of Event Operations, JW Marriott Indianapolis

  • Oct 2010 - Aug 2011

  Privileged to be part of the pre-opening and opening team of this magnificent property that captured the most exciting events in the region.

• Senior Director of Event Operations, Indianapolis Marriott Downtown

  • Oct 2001 - Oct 2010

  Privileged to lead a team in delivering positively memorable experiences for associates, guests,and owners at the Best, Busiest, and Biggest hotel in the state at the time.


Steamboat Grand Resort Hotel & Conference Center
• Opening Director of Food and Beverage

  • May 2000 - Oct 2001

Ritz-Carlton Amelia Island
• United States
• Hospitality
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Director of Banquets

  • 1998 - 2000

General Hotels Corporation
• United States
• Hospitality
• 1 - 100 Employee
• F&B Director

  • 1996 - 1998


Gapers Caterers

• United States
• Food and Beverage Services

• Senior Chef

  • Aug 1996 - Aug 1996

  Responsible for leading a team in delivering the unique and exacting needs to 10 VIP Pavilions. Responsible for leading a team in delivering the unique and exacting needs to 10 VIP Pavilions.


University Place Executive Conference Center & Hotel
• Food & Beverage Director

  • 1991 - 1996

Amelia Island Plantation
• United States
• Hospitality
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Manager, The Verandah Restaurant

  • 1989 - 1991

Lincoln Hotel / University Place Hotel
• Executive Sous Chef

  • 1987 - 1989