Freelance Hospitality Consultant
(2026-03)
- Provide independent, project‑based expertise to hospitality businesses.
Director, Food & Beverage - Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp
(2021-01 - 2026-03)
- Direct the full-service food and beverage operation for a Minor League Baseball stadium venue, leading 4 salaried managers and a seasonal workforce of 150–300 across all revenue outlets at a stadium that hold 11,000 fans.
- Own annual revenue forecasting for all outlets, totaling $5.8M, while managing expense categories and holding COGS consistently at or below 30%.
- Lead negotiation and management of all key food and beverage vendor partnerships, having assumed full ownership of these accounts from the VP of Sales.
- Oversee all F&B outlets which included 7 banquet catering areas, 7 brick and mortar quick service restaurants, 12 premium luxury suites, 2 VIP lounges, and 14 portable locations which include 9 full liquor bars.
- Partner with the SVP of Special Events on proposal development, menu design, and execution of non-baseball events ranging from 10-person breakfasts to 11,000 in-person catered functions.
- Serve as the F&B advisor to design firms and contractors (including Birkin, O Sports and Canopy) on venue renovation and new-build projects valued at over $31M. Focusing on premium high end event spaces such as luxury suites and exclusive VIP areas.
- Oversee F&B payroll, financial reporting, and inventory management, including implementation of new inventory software to modernize operations.
- Maintain a consistent 'A' grade across all health and sanitation inspections and audits.
Area Director - Sur la Table
(2018-05 - 2021-12)
- Directed grand-opening operations for new store locations across a multi-state territory spanning Florida to New York City.
- Built staffing plans and merchandising standards to ensure each location launched at full brand standards.
- Conducted post-opening performance visits, driving revenue improvement and operational best practices at underperforming locations.
- Worked hand in hand with the Director of stores and called upon to travel to 7 stores across the state of Florida and one store in NYC.
Supervisor of Area Operations - Crisgar Corporation
(2016-02 - 2018-04)
- Provided leadership, coaching, and development across 5 fast-casual restaurant locations, improved operations and profit performance.
- Built a collaborative culture across leaders, crew, and customers to support consistent service standards.
Retail Operations Manager - Aramark at Jacksonville University
(2012-08 - 2016-01)
- Managed daily operations for 7 campus retail F&B outlets, overseeing 7 supervisors and approximately 50 part-time staff.
- Directed monthly inventory reporting across all outlets for CFO and GM review.
- Trained across corporate brand systems including Starbucks, McDonalds, Chick-fil-A, and Einstein Bros. Bagels to manage proprietary licensed locations.
Public Health Inspector - Dept. of Business & Professional Regulation, State of Florida
(2010-01 - 2012-07)
- Conducted regulatory, standardized, and unannounced inspections of food service and lodging establishments statewide.
- Built foundational expertise in food safety and sanitation standards later applied across operational leadership roles.
