Patty Coco Kan

Highly engaging, enthusiastic, and visionary hospitality executive with 25+ years of leadership experience across hospitality, food & beverage, guest experience, events, marketing, and business development. Proven success building operational infrastructures, leading high-performing teams, cultivating strategic partnerships, and driving revenue growth for hospitality organizations, entertainment brands, and destination venues.

Leadership philosophy: I believe exceptional hospitality begins with exceptional people. My leadership philosophy centers on creating cultures where innovation is encouraged, kindness is celebrated, accountability is expected, and teams are empowered to deliver extraordinary experiences. By investing in people and recognizing excellence, I build organizations that achieve sustainable growth, operational excellence, and memorable guest experiences.

Selected achievements: Built and scaled hospitality infrastructures across Reception, Food & Beverage, Kitchen Operations, Housekeeping, Events, and Guest Services. Increased restaurant and event revenue by 27% through strategic sales, guest engagement, and partnership initiatives in New York and Los Angeles Markets. Increased consumer engagement by 150% through integrated marketing, PR, and experiential campaigns nationwide.

Ranked #1 among 50 markets for grassroots marketing execution and experiential performance. Led thousands of events, sponsorship activations, VIP experiences, and talent engagements.

GOOD STUFF: Driving the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile was my first fulltime job. I was the #1 Revenue generating DJ for the Walt Disney Company for 10 consecutive years. I love to eat! I am still a prolific professional DJ, primarily for eating events: James Beard Foundation Awards, Pizza City Fest, Diner En Blanc, & Gather for Good, Engage Humanity, Smorgasburg, Gold Dust Women, Industry Only.

DJ

(1999)

Deep understanding & knowledge for client & audience driven energy to cultivate a music experience that is fun, energetic & engaging. Spins between 5-6 decades and genres of music in one set for public, private and branded experiences.

Hospitality & Event Consultant - Los Angeles, New York & everywhere in between

(2020)

Advises hospitality, restaurant, hotel, and culinary clients on operations, guest experience, sales strategy, and business development.

Managing Director - Peace Awareness Labyrinth & Gardens - LA

(2024 - 2026)

Strategic hospitality executive responsible for building, launching, and overseeing the operational infrastructure of a full-service hospitality organization, including Housekeeping, Reception, Kitchen & Food and Beverage, Events, and Guest Services. Achievement: Created and scaled the operational infrastructure for a full-service hospitality organization while building systems, teams, and processes that support exceptional guest experiences.

• Established policies, workflows, service standards, staffing plans, and training programs across all departments.
• Led recruitment, onboarding, and development of management and frontline teams.
• Oversaw guest experience initiatives for events, private functions, and overnight accommodations.
• Built scalable operational frameworks supporting growth, revenue generation, and service excellence.

Director of Events & Guest Relations - Boujis Group - LA

(2023 - 2024)

Increased restaurant and event revenue by 27%; developed VIP guest programs, partnerships, SOPs, and sales initiatives.

Director of Event Marketing & Business Development - DeKalb Market Hall - New York

(2016 - 2020)

Drove 150% growth in consumer engagement and secured strategic partnerships, vendors, and new revenue streams.

VP, Marketing & Business Development - Pier 36 / Basketball City - New York

(2015 - 2016)

Led business development and sales for major sports, entertainment, fashion, and nonprofit events.

Director of Marketing, PR & Business Development - Gotham West Market

(2014 - 2016)

Launched a private events division that exceeded annual revenue goals by 100%.

Senior Manager, Talent & Events - ABC Television / The Walt Disney Company

(1999 - 2013)

• Led national and international experiential campaigns, managed 42 promotion directors, and executed thousands of events and sponsorship activations.
• Led a team of 200+ in originating and executing high-impact brand partnerships, resulting in a 50% increase in revenue and enhanced brand visibility.

Lead Talent & Production Director - Radio Disney

(1999 - 2009)

Built and led the #1 branded event execution team for 10 consecutive years.

Bachelor of Arts - English & Marketing - University of Wisconsin–Madison