Experience

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  Self-employed

  May 2008 - Jan 2013

  Professional ballroom/latin dance instructor

  - Coached children and adults in advanced International Latin ballroom - Specialized in competitive and show dance choreography - Performed shows, demonstrations and lectures- Northeast Regional finalist, rated 36th internationally - Former Pro/Am United States Latin Champion and World Runner-Up

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  The langham chicago

  Mar 2013 - Aug 2015

  - Manages operations of up to five outlets simultaneously, primarily focused on Travelle Restaurant & Lounge- Acted as "Travelle Experience Manager" and ambassador - Directs F&B private events for multiple outlets - Launched and administers Langham, Chicago’s Worldwide Supper Club Programme - Initiated methods of F&B promotions and publicity, maintained Travelle's social media platforms *Scored 93% “Hotel Dining” Forbes rating for 2015 audit (September 2014)*LQA rated #1 breakfast service amongst Langham worldwide (September 2014)*F&B Department rated #1 amongst F&B departments within Langham worldwide (September 2014) Show less - Interim F&B Outlet Assistant Manager- Supervisor and primary contact for F&B VIPs, Special Events and Chef's Table- Assistant to the Director of F&B in daily, short and long term goals and initiatives - Editor of all F&B Outlet menus - Created and enforced methods of Forbes Five Star Standards training- Generated pre-opening systems and standards of operation for F&B events- Oversaw F&B administrative responsibilities including website management, POS systems and producing reports*Awarded "Colleague of the Month" by the Executive Committee in October 2013. Show less

  • Assistant Food & Beverage Manager

    Mar 2014 - Aug 2015

  • Food & Beverage Coordinator

    Mar 2013 - Mar 2014
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  Dumpling daughter

  Sept 2015 - Aug 2018

  Managing partner
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  Vester cafe

  Aug 2018 - now

  Founder