Experience

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  Turner broadcasting system

  Jan 1988 - Jan 1993

  In these fun but challenging roles, I drove operations, inventory, and scheduling for major stadium events, including the 1996 Summer Olympics.

  • Director of Operations

    Jan 1992 - Jan 1993

  • Food Service Assistant Manager, Assistant Operations Manager

    Jan 1988 - Jan 1992
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  Atlanta motor speedway

  Jan 1993 - Jan 1996

  Director of food and beverage
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  Six flags

  Jan 1996 - Jan 2020

  Food and beverage manager, food and beverage director

  Over more than 20 years with Six Flags, I had the opportunity to design, structure, and re-vamp restaurant concepts and menus for more than 45 high-volume restaurants within the park. I liaised with vendors, and constantly learned what customers want, as trends in food and nutrition evolved. In addition to running the eateries, I was responsible for everything that goes into running the food and beverage portion of a major theme park, including forecasting and budgeting, selecting and hiring staff, and providing changing, that was updated regularly. I managed full-time, year-round staff, in addition to over 500 seasonal staff each year, and I made concerted efforts to retain those seasonal employees year to year, for consistency in service.In addition to park operations, I was able to plan and execute private park buy-out events for companies such as Microsoft, Mass Mutual Insurance, and IAAPA, partnering with client management to customize and cater memorable corporate events for up to 10,000 employees and guests. Show less