PAST Projects

+ POSITIONS

 

BRITE SPOT

General management consultant of restaurant operations and finance. Oversaw capital investment project to redesign and renovate this historic diner. Cashflow, accounts payable and cost controls.

BAR CALO

Course correcting, supporting GM/Beverage Director in business development and finding profitability. Menu design, concept refinement and operations.



OSTRICH FARM

Start-up restaurant course correction. Finance and operations. Cashflow, accounts payable and cost controls. Dealing with state and local agencies for all manner of licensing, permits and taxes.


KOMBUCHA DOG

Brewery operations, sales and marketing. Dealt with FDA, TTB, ABC for licensing and labelling. Transitioned from self-distribution into a distribution deal with regional distributor. Oversaw new packaging development, label design and production. Collaborated with Squarespace to launch digital advertising campaign.

ABUNDANCE / ONE LOVE FESTIVAL

Large scale event producer. Venue liaison, site layout and design, permits and administration, event proforma and payouts, vendor management and relations.

 

GM / DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS / REGIONAL DIRECTOR

ARAMARK, PATINA RESTAURANT GROUP, LEVY RESTAURANTS

15 year career in hospitality and food and beverage at stadiums, arenas, performing art centers, museums and convention centers including LACMA, SF War Memorial Performing Arts Center, LA and Phoenix Convention Center, Glendale Arena, Moda Center, The Forum and more.

Oversaw fine dining restaurants, fast-casual dining, coffee shops, full-service bars and convention level catering events. Initiated and completed capital investment projects, renovations and concept overhauls. Built and implemented training and standards improvement. Maintained and developed client relationships. Managed RFP and business development proposals. Profit and loss responsibility for individual units and regional operations exceeding $60M per year. Partnered with numerous vendors, subcontractors and led teams of up to 600 employees.


vermisoxx

Founder of sustainability start-up. Turning food waste into a means to grow food sustainably in the desert. Contracted with Whole Foods to gather food waste. Partnered with local urban farmers to successfully build 5 acres of growing space. Raised start-up capital. Navigated local regulations by developing and leveraging relationships with local government, Mayor of Phoenix and influencers (pre-social media).

REAL LONDON BUS Company

Founder of Double Decker party bus company. Specializing in pub crawls, student parties, weddings, and other events. Built a supply chain channel for importing buses and parts. Sales and marketing. Navigated local regulations and insurance requirements including at the Federal level.


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