Food & Beverage Director / Event Coordinator
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Results-driven hospitality and operations leader with 20+ years of experience in food & beverage management, resort operations, event coordination, and guest experience leadership. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, manage budgets, and deliver exceptional service aligned with brand standards.
Food & Beverage Director / Event Coordinator - Balsam Mountain Preserve
(2019-01)
Lead multi-venue food & beverage operations; oversee staffing, scheduling, payroll, budgeting, service standards, POS reporting, guest relations, and brand-aligned experiences across dining and campus amenities.
General Manager of Operations - Peppertree Maggie Valley Resort
(2018-01 - 2019-12)
Directed resort operations including staff leadership, sales, budgeting, financial controls, guest experience, safety compliance, and owner relations.
Food & Beverage Director / Event Coordinator - Maggie Valley Club
(2007-01 - 2018-12)
Managed restaurant and private events, sales forecasting, client relations, payroll, and service delivery while consistently exceeding guest expectations.
Scheduling Coordinator - Asheville Gastroenterology
(2000-01 - 2007-12)
Managed physician schedules, patient services, billing, insurance verification, and pioneered online scheduling systems.
Front Office Coordinator - Haywood Women's Medical Center
(1996-01 - 2000-12)
Led front office operations, staff management, HIPAA compliance, scheduling, billing, and procurement across multiple locations.
Associate Degree - Business Administration - Southwestern Community College
High School Diploma - Smoky Mountain High School