Experience

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  The Columbus Association For The Performing Arts

  • Assistant Manager, Food & Beverage

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  CAPA-Columbus Association for the Performing Arts

  • Columbus, Ohio, United States

  • Assistant Manager, Food & Beverage

    • Jan 2022 - Present
    • Columbus, Ohio, United States

    Oversee bar and concessions operations at five historic theatres and manage a team of 20 to 30 staff bartenders. Responsiblities include inventory control, volunteer management and operational development in service of a world-class local arts experience.

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  Freelance

  • Brand Consultant

    • Nov 2018 - Apr 2023

    Offer comprehensive brand strategy and technical assistance to local entrepreneurs. Services include direct consultations, web design, copy writing and editing, blogging, social media, SEO, CRM, advertising, e-commerce management, product and brand photography, and B2B collaboration and sales.

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  Ranchlands

  • Mosca, Colorado, United States

  • Sous Chef

    • Apr 2021 - Nov 2021
    • Mosca, Colorado, United States

    Sous chef at an upscale guest ranch in Colorado. Act as head chef and manage front and back-of house in chef’s absence. Design dynamic breakfast, lunch and dinner menus to showcase local ingredients and accommodate dietary restrictions for 20 to 30 guests per day. Responsibilities included inventory and ordering, coordinating with local vendors, cataloging and performing daily prep, managing servers and dishwashers, cleaning, and helping guests as needed.

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  Bluescreek Farm Meats

  • Columbus, Ohio Area

  • Head Cook

    • Jan 2017 - Feb 2020
    • Columbus, Ohio Area

    Progressive responsibilities culminating in head cook role. Oversaw day-to-day operations for farm-to-table cafe. Established workflow, designated tasks, enforced sanitation, performed quality control. Managed inventory, created recipes, developed menu. Instrumental in developing and managing associated food truck. Assisted bakery, waited on customers, and cut meat as needed.

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  Whole Foods Market

  • Columbus, Ohio Area

  • Speciality Team Member

    • Nov 2016 - Apr 2018
    • Columbus, Ohio Area

    Fully cross-trained member of specialty department (beer and wine, cheese, chocolate, coffee, cafe). Developed menu for Friday wine-tastings, Saturday displays, and daily samples. Presided over staff wine-tastings. Managed inventory (count, order, receive, stock, merchandize). Served as bartender, barista, and FOH for in-store cafe. Recognized as 2016’s local “Rising Star.”

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  Virginia Tech

  • Fairfax, VA

  • FRU/CSA Case Analyst

    • Jun 2015 - May 2016
    • Fairfax, VA

    Data entry and analysis of state-mandated child welfare assessment instrument. Contacted case managers to ensure compliance with state and local policy. Maintained county and state management information systems, Harmony and CANVaS. Maintained database of case manager certifications. Completed weekly, monthly and quarterly reports for deliverables relating to all aspects of child welfare assessment instrument. Daily upkeep and maintenance of 1,200+ active case files.

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  Marijuana Policy Project

  • Washington D.C.

  • Intern

    • Jan 2015 - Apr 2015
    • Washington D.C.

    Interned in State Policies department of a successful, fast-paced advocacy group. Researched relevant state legal and regulatory structures and prepared summaries to advise state legislators and regulatory commissions. Contacted regulatory offices to obtain financial records and statistics, including FOIA requests. Tracked bills, regulatory changes, and policy news. Maintained legislative and constituent databases including internal and web-hosted. Conducted independent grassroots lobbying. Answered calls from constituents and directed them to relevant resources or staff.