Lydia Stec

Experience

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  OTR

  Mar 2004 - May 2006

  Event Producer & Manager Cincinnati’s Opera Dogs

  Created and organized entire event kicking off Cincinnati’s Opera Season encouraging dog owners and their dogs to dress as their favorite opera characters. Hosted dog singing contest. Judged by local celebrities. Red carpet, pupperazzi solicited sponsorships. Managed and led entire event from start to finish. $15,000 raised

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  Clifton Gaslight

  Oct 2006 - Feb 2020

  Lydia Stec Entreprenuer: Lydia's On Ludlow

  Owner, Operator, Creator Aquarius Star LLC, Lydia’s on Ludlow...I Formed LLC from my Aquarius Star Retail Store and created Lydia’s on Ludlow in 2006, a full service community hub and restaurant serving right out of the garden soups, salads and sandwiches. Offering fabulous locally roasted coffee and espresso along with a full apothecary of more than 150 herbs and tea blends. We specialize in medicinal cocktails. We support local artists and musicians and many community groups. Lydia’s on Ludlow is a place for everyone! Show less

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  Aquarius Star Metaphysical Retail Store & The Shangri-la Spiritual Center

  Oct 2006 - May 2009

  Entrepreneur

  Former owner and proprietress of Aquarius Star Retail Store. Life coach. Divinity

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  Aquarius Star & The Shangri-la Spiritual Center

  Oct 2006 - May 2009

  Proprietress

  Metaphysical retail store and spiritual center

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  OTR

  Oct 2007 - Oct 2009

  Event Producer & Manager The Enchanted Ball at Music Hall

  Created magical costume event at Music Hall featuring aerialists, live music, food, drink. Designed ticket sales, organized and led creative team, solicited sponsors, raised 10 grand.

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  Self-employed

  Feb 2008 - now

  Digital Content Creator
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  Aquarius Star LLC DBA Lydia’s on Ludlow

  Oct 2009 - Sept 2019

  Event Producer & Manager Clifton Plaza Summer Music Series

  Booked live music outside at The Clifton Plaza, obtained liquor permit for sales of beer and wine during live show experiences. Created unique events for Clifton. Yappy Hour dog event, Compassionfest, Holidays on Ludlow. Managed all aspects of the Clifton Plaza.

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  Lydia’s On Ludlow

  Oct 2009 - Feb 2020

  Hired local musician Chris Lee to facilitate Thursday night Open Mics. They became so popular they were known in Nashville. Produced a live Jazz Sunday brunch featuring the Ron Enyard Jazz Quartet. This event sold out every week.

  • Event Producer & Manager Open Mic Night

    Oct 2009 - Feb 2020

  • Event Producer & Manager Live Jazz Sunday Brunch

    Oct 2009 - Feb 2020
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  Procter & Gamble

  Jan 2019 - Jun 2019

  Executive Coach

  Through esoteric means I coach executives and professionals to live their best lives and achieve maximum success. I am currently working with brand developers using tools such as the Tarot, Crystals, Aura Color, Chakra Therapy, Guided Meditation and Small Group engagement to inspire creativity and spark new ideas. These coaching techniques can also be used to create better working environments and relationships to maximize a healthy work culture!

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  FC Cincinnati

  May 2021 - Mar 2022

  VIP Supervisor
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  The Chic Guide

  Mar 2022 - Jul 2023

  Publisher
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  Cincy Magazine

  Mar 2022 - Jul 2023

  Associate Publisher
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  Self Employed

  Oct 2023 - now

  Restaurant Owner

  American Restaurant Cafe

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  IPM Food Pantry

  Mar 2024 - now

  Director of Pantry Operations and Volunteers

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