Experience

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  Bay harbor yacht club

  May 2010 - Aug 2010

  Food & beverage / event intern

  Worked as bartender, BOH expediter, hostess, and member of banquet staff; also handled basic member account information and other office work, as well as opening and closing duties.Assisted in the planning, setup, and running of events such as private dinner parties and large banquets including weddings and private member events.

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  Aspen meadows resort

  May 2011 - Nov 2024

  Worked on a collaborative but self-driven team of four people that planned and managed over 500 events annually.Liaison between property ownership (The Aspen Institute), stakeholders, external clients, vendors, and on-site operating departments to ensure successful conferences and events.Organized events such as seminars, conferences, receptions, dinners, fundraisers, benefits, plenaries, lectures, social events, celebrations and large multi-day events such as The Aspen Ideas Festival with a primary focus on weddings.Event planning responsibilities included but not limited to logistics surrounding tours, contracting, food and beverage, IT/AV/tech needs, participant & staff lodging, timeline/run of show creation & management, etc.PREVIOUS POSITIONS HELDF&B/ Special Event Manager - May 2014 to May 2016Banquet Bartender - May 2012 to May 2014Intern - May to August 2011 Show less

  • Director of Food and Beverage Operations

    Dec 2023 - Nov 2024

  • Director of Catering & Conference Services

    Mar 2022 - Jan 2024

  • Catering and Conference Services Manager

    May 2011 - Apr 2022
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  Viceroy hotel group

  May 2012 - Aug 2012

  Event staff + bartender

  Worked within multiple on-site F&B outlets including Ricard’s Brasserie, Nest, and banquets. Managed day to day restaurant operations as well as executed banquet event orders as directed. Assisted the training of international individuals on J-1 visas to help create a cohesive and diverse team.

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  Viceroy hotel group

  Nov 2015 - Apr 2016

  Event staff + bartender

  Worked within multiple on-site F&B outlets including Ricard’s Brasserie, Nest, and banquets. Managed day to day restaurant operations as well as executed banquet event orders as directed. Assisted the training of international individuals on J-1 visas to help create a cohesive and diverse team.