Experience

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  Stubhub

  Oct 2005 - Apr 2007

  Events coordinator

  Coordinated ticket sales for high profile sporting events and concerts.Gained experience with a start up company and the EBay marketing community.

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  Wolfgang puck catering

  Dec 2006 - Nov 2010

  Operations manager

  Responsible for planning logistics, rentals, décor and staff for corporate events, museum functions and weddings.Managed an events staff averaging 10-15 employees consisting of event managers, servers and bartenders.Noted events include:- PUMA Boat Christening for the Volvo Ocean Race - United States Green Building Council (5,000 person green event using green, sustainable practices and recyclable materials)- ICA Experiment with Artist & DJ Shepard Fairey & Chuck D

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  Banjo

  Jan 2011 - Jan 2011

  Events coordinator

  Recruited focus group participants and evaluated user feedback regarding the introduction of mobile social app, Banjo.Coordinated social events in high volume venues to test the new social app in a public setting. Gathered and evaluated user data to communicate to company founder and development team to make key changes and improvements to the mobile app.

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  Boundless women retreats

  Mar 2011 - Jun 2011

  Co-founder

  Responsible for all aspects of planning and organizing a three-day wellness retreat in the Poconos Mountains that focused on nutrition and healthy living.Created marketing materials such as promotional flyers, social networking fan pages (Facebook ads) and promotional e-mails.Formulated an event budget, guest menus and retreat activities.

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  Erbaluce

  Aug 2011 - Aug 2012

  Events manager

  Responsible for booking and coordinating events that includes creating client contracts, conducting site views and menu planning.Created the monthly newsletter and manage the customer database through Constant Contact. Managed various social media tools such as Yelp, Facebook and OpenTable.

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  Barbara lynch collective

  Apr 2012 - Aug 2014

  Front server

  The Barbara Lynch Collective includes Menton, a fine dining restaurant owned by James Beard award-winning Chef, Barbara Lynch. Provided a high level of customer service along with extensive food and wine education for Relais & Chateau property.Gained valuable knowledge of luxury brand and making connections with high profile guests.Responsible for all aspects of private chef’s table and private dining events. Attended daily wine trainings with the goal of providing the best wine experience for guests.Acquired valuable food knowledge and classic French cooking techniques. Show less

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  Workbar

  Sept 2014 - Jan 2018

  Senior community manager

  Workbar is one of the largest coworking brands in the Massachusetts area including Boston and Cambridge. Managed a community of 200+ members for a growing network of over 30 locations.Planned and executed weekly social and professional events for members to increase community engagement. Managed sales for prospective members, giving tours of the facility, using CRM software and Hubspot. Proficient in organizational systems improving efficiency such as Google Suite, Dropbox, and Slack. Assisted Marketing team with social media outlets, weekly newsletter, and marketing initiatives.Generated weekly reports on sales, member events, facility updates, and expenses. Planned and conducted training sessions for new staff at surrounding network locations throughout Massachusetts. Assisted development team with member incentive program including discounts and perks for national and local businesses. Show less

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  Strive restaurant group

  Feb 2018 - May 2019

  Front of house manager

  Strive Restaurant Group consists of Preserved, a fine dining restaurant in the historic Lincolnville neighborhood of Saint Augustine headed by James Beard nominated chef, Brian Whittington.Provided a high level of customer service to dinner guests using formal steps of service.Guided dinner guests through dinner and wine menu with detailed descriptions of dishes and possible wine pairings.Attended bi-weekly wine trainings covering various producers and wine selling techniques.Managed a front of house fine dining team of 15-18 employees consisting of servers, server assistants and hosts.Completed Introductory Sommelier Course under Master Court of Sommeliers.Programs used: Harbortouch POS, Hotschedules, Google Suite. Show less

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  The ritz-carlton hotel company, l.l.c.

  Dec 2019 - Jun 2021

  Hospitality

  Knife and Spoon at the Ritz-Carlton, Grande Lakes Orlando is a fine dining restaurant led by award-winning chef Jon Tesar that recently earned one Michelin star.

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  Xpx - exit planning exchange

  Jul 2020 - now

  Manage all Communications aspects for XPX including front-end of XPX website along with social media channels: LinkedIn and Twitter. Created XPX YouTube channel and produce ongoing short form video content.

  • Communications Manager

    Jul 2021 - now

  • Content & Social Media Manager

    Jul 2020 - Jun 2021