National Restaurant Association
The National Restaurant Association is a restaurant industry business association in the United States, representing more than 380,000 restaurant locations. It also operates the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation. The association was founded in 1919 and is headquartered in Washington, DC. Headquarters: Washington, D.C., United States Awards: Telly Award for Non-Broadcast Productions Film/Video - Corporate Image, Subsidiaries: American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute, National Registry of Food Safety Professionals
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National Restaurant Association Employees
Ogilvy & Mather Advertising October 2014 - Present
Leo Burnett January 2014 - October 2014
Leo Burnett July 2013 - December 2013
Leo Burnett February 2013 - June 2013
Leo Burnett July 2011 - January 2013
Leo Burnett January 2009 - June 2011
Arc Worldwide July 2001 - December 2008
Leo Burnett September 1999 - June 2001
National Restaurant Association May 1996 - September 1999
McDonald's November 1996 - June 1997
Skills
Integrated Marketing, Strategy, Digital Marketing, Direct Marketing, Advertising, Leadership, Marketing Strategy, Marketing, Management, E-commerce, SEO, Program Management, Creative Direction, Project Planning, Change Management, Operations Management, Contract Negotiation, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Communications, User Experience, Creative Strategy, Budgets, Brand Development, Project Management, Brand Architecture, Account Management, Interactive Advertising, Digital Strategy, Vendor Management
Education
Bradley University 1989 — 1991
Business
National Louis University
B.S.M., Business
Freddie Mac 2011 - 2014
National Restaurant Association 2010 - 2011
Freddie Mac June 2009 - September 2010
Freddie Mac 2008 - 2009
Freddie Mac 2005 - 2008
Freddie Mac 2003 - 2005
Alexandria City Hall 2002 - 2003
Skills
Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Software Documentation, Internal Controls, Financial Analysis, Accounting, Account Reconciliation, Finance, General Ledger, Internal Audit, Accounts Receivable, GAAP, Risk Management, Financial Statements, Corporate Finance, Tax, Credit, Management
Education
George Mason University
B.S
National Restaurant Association July 2014 - Present
Pearson Education July 2011 - Present
Bully Communications February 1998 - Present
Design Associates Group September 2011 - December 2011
Pivot Point International, Inc April 2002 - August 2009
Dearborn Financial Publishing June 1999 - November 2001
Words & Pictures June 1999 - November 2001
CommuniGraphics August 1996 - May 1999
Skills
Layout, Illustration, Books, Typesetting, Graphic Design, Art Direction, Creative Direction, Concept Design, Concept Development, Image Manipulation, Production Schedules, Logo Design, Graphics, Adobe Creative Suite, InDesign, Typography, Advertising, Publishing, Brochures, Multimedia, Art, Packaging, Flash, QuarkXPress, Photoshop, Image Editing, Pre-press, User Interface Design, Adobe Acrobat, Web Design, Dreamweaver, Email Marketing, Illustrator, CSS, Catalogs, Project Management, Highly Organized &..., Procedural Development, Thrive in..., Interdepartmental..., Creative Manegement, Schedule Control, Work Autonomously, Production Managment, Production Management
Education
The School of the Art Institute of Chicago 1993 — 1997
BFA, Visual Communications, Graphic Design and Image Manipulation
Columbia College Chicago 1990 — 1993
Visual Communications
Massive Impact, Inc. April 2015 - Present
GRAFXguru Studios 2002 - Present
RETRO Magazine September 2013 - April 2015
National Restaurant Association 2008 - 2008
Tribal DDB 1999 - 2002
CDW 1997 - 1999
WCFC TV, Channel 38 1994 - 1997
Sendai Media Group 1989 - 1994
Skills
Art Direction, Flash, Advertising, Animation, Illustrator, Illustration, Graphic Design, Adobe Acrobat, Dreamweaver, CMS, Information Architecture, InDesign, CSS, Video Games, Photoshop, Multimedia
Education
TeamTreehouse.com 2013 — 2014
HTML5, CSS3, SASS, LESS, and Compass
Productivity Point International 1998 — 1999
Certification, HTML Programming and Web Design
College of DuPage 1991 — 1992
Associate's Degree, Arts (Design, Marketing, Psychology)
Morton East High School 1989 — 1991
Prudential Financial April 1998 - February 2013
Star Furniture 1997 - 1998
Taco Bell 1994 - 1997
Entertainment One 1992 - 1993
United Airlines 1974 - 1976
National Restaurant Association 1973 - 1974
Skills
Nonprofits, Training, Program Management, Research, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Outlook, Microsoft Office, Customer Service, Microsoft Excel, Project Management, Career Development, Project Development, Process Management, Accounting, Public Speaking, Sales, Community Outreach, Event Management, Public Relations, Leadership, Management
Education
Cornell University 1964 — 1972
Bachelor of Science (BS), Masters of Science (MS), Hotel/Motel Administration/Management, Travel and Tourism, Bachelors Degree with Distinction - 1968, Masters Degree - 1974
The Center for Corporate Citizenship at Boston College
Certificate and Advanced Certificate, Corporate Community Involvement
Université de Besançon, Besançon, France 1971 — 1971
French as a Second Language
8th Light November 2014 - Present
8th Light March 2014 - October 2014
Western Golf Association/Evans Scholars Foundation January 2011 - March 2014
Western Golf Association/Evans Scholars Foundation November 2007 - January 2011
Windy City Fieldhouse May 2007 - October 2007
National Restaurant Association March 2006 - December 2006
Treasury Strategies, Inc. June 2005 - September 2005
Skills
Fundraising, Leadership, Social Media, Team Building, Marketing, Marketing Communications, CRM, Training, Adobe Creative Suite, Customer Service, Facebook, Business Process..., Raiser's Edge, Editing, Information Technology, Networking, PowerPoint, Software Project..., Teamwork, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, jQuery, Ruby, CoffeeScript, Clojure, SQL, iOS
Education
DePaul University 2009 — 2012
Master of Science (MS), Applied Technology
Northwestern University 2003 — 2007
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Communications & Economics
National Restaurant Association April 2013 - Present
Chicago Zoological Society October 2009 - October 2012
eLoyalty October 2007 - March 2009
BAI August 1997 - September 2007
Chapman & Cutler February 1992 - July 1997
Skills
Benefits Administration, Payroll, Employee Relations, Recruiting, Performance Management, Onboarding, Team Building, Process Improvement, Leadership, Change Management, Management, Talent Acquisition, Employee Engagement, Talent Management, Human Resources, Training
Education
Illinois State University 1986 — 1987
Bradley University 1981 — 1985
Cannon Green August 2015 - Present
National Restaurant Association May 2015 - August 2015
The Tavern May 2014 - August 2014
Huckleberry's Frozen Yogurt August 2013 - October 2013
Skills
Public Speaking, Event Planning, Childcare, Community Outreach, Data Entry, Microsoft Office, Leadership, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Social Networking, Customer Service, Social Media, Research, Management, Time Management, Teamwork
Education
College of Charleston 2014 — 2018
Hospitality and Tourism Management, Business Administration
Langley HS
Benz Model & Talent Agency August 2014 - Present
Central Casting USA July 2014 - Present
Anne Arundel Community College February 2014 - Present
Community College of Baltimore County May 2012 - Present
National Restaurant Association October 2011 - Present
Green-Eating.com August 2010 - Present
Everything Turkey, Inc. May 2009 - Present
Women In Transition, Inc. April 2009 - Present
National Food Service Management Institute (NFSMI) at The University of Mississippi September 2013 - July 2014
Howard Community College May 2012 - July 2014
Skills
Nutrition Education, ServSafe Certification, ServSafe Instructor, ServSafe Proctor, Certified Sports..., food service instructor, executive chef, adjunct faculty, Leadership, Nutrition, Hiring, Management, Food Safety, Interviews, Time Management, Fundraising, Training, Recruiting, Social Media, Microsoft Office, Marketing, Strategy, Research, Budgets, Sales, Public Speaking, Motivational Speaking, Speaking Engagements, HACCP Consultant, HACCP plan writing, Full-life Cycle..., Program Management, Teaching, Leadership Development, Marketing Strategy, Coaching, Staff Development, Team Building, Social Networking, Wellness, Hospitality, Food, Nutritional Counseling, Wellness Coaching, Cooking, Team Leadership, Higher Education, Blogging, Applicant Tracking..., Onboarding
Education
Anne Arundel Community College 2011 — 2012
Associate of Applied Science, Culinary Arts
Baltimore City Community College 2005 — 2005
Associates Degree, Liberal Arts
Bethel high school
High School Diploma, Highest Honors
TDn2K (Transforming Data into Knowledge) July 2008 - Present
Black Box Intelligence January 2007 - Present
PhaseNext Hospitality June 2011 - Present
splick-it, inc November 2012 - Present
Share Our Strength 2004 - Present
National Restaurant Association 1994 - Present
Famous Dave's September 2009 - May 2014
Caribou Coffee September 2005 - December 2012
ESP Connects, LLC. July 2007 - May 2012
Buca di Beppo November 2004 - July 2008
Skills
Board Level, Restaurants, Business Intelligence, Start-ups, Franchising, Hospitality, Strategic Planning, Public Speaking, Performance Management, Management Consulting, Entrepreneur, Information Technology, International, Business Analysis, Entrepreneurship, Leadership, Strategy, Food Service, New Business Development, Restaurant Management, Business Development, P&L Management, Food, Budgets, Sales, Income Statement, Sales Management, Marketing Strategy, Marketing, Team Building, Leadership Development, Mergers & Acquisitions, Training, Recruiting, Market Research, Menu Development, Management, Business Strategy, Operations Management, Food & Beverage, Business Planning, Organizational..., Culinary Skills, Retail, Hiring, Executive Management, Event Management, Coaching, Profit, Strategic Partnerships
Education
Oklahoma State University 1970 — 1972
Hotel, Motel, and Restaurant Management
Cowley College
National Restaurant Association May 2015 - Present
Moss November 2013 - May 2015
Intellisource, Inc. April 2010 - October 2013
Civiltech Engineering, Inc. March 2001 - September 2010
Skills
Graphic Design, Illustration, Adobe Creative Suite, Graphics, Ruby on Rails, Ruby, Web Development, Web Applications, Web Project Management, HTML5, HTML, css, JavaScript, Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Image Manipulation, Drawing, Packaging, Mac, Art, Layout, Painting, Posters, Invitations, Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Office, Book Design, Editing, Interaction Design, Visual Communication, Flyers, Business Cards, Typography, Brochures, Banners, Dreamweaver, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Corporate Identity, Web Design, Pre-press, Microsoft Excel, Communication Design, CSS
Education
Anyone Can Learn to Code 2014 — 2014
Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster
School of the Art Institute of Chicago 1996 — 2000
BFA, Painting
DePaul University
National Restaurant Association 2012 - Present
University College of the Cayman Islands January 2008 - August 2012
Sunshine Suites Resort April 2005 - December 2007
Premier HR Management Solutions January 2005 - December 2007
Sunshine Suites Resort April 2004 - April 2005
Cubanacan - Palmares Corp. / Force 8 Cellars Wine Merchants / Shangri - La Hotels / Barcelo Hotels January 2000 - March 2004
Skills
Business Administration, Business Development, Business Analysis, Project Management, Project Coordination, Marketing, Hospitality Management, Food Service Operations, Food & Beverage, Food Safety, Opening Hotels, New Restaurant Openings, Contract Negotiation, Contract Management, Wine & Spirits Industry, Academic Administration, College Teaching, E-Learning, Training Delivery, Quality Assurance, Quality Auditing, Hospitality, Curriculum Development, Human Resource..., Student Affairs, Academic Advising, Change Management, Strategic Planning
Education
University of Wales 2009 — 2012
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Business Administration and Management, General
American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute (AHLEI) 2011 — 2014
Diploma of Hospitality Management, Hospitality Administration/Management
American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute (AHLEI) 2011 — 2014
International Hotels Management Certificate, Hotel, Motel, and Restaurant Management
American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute (AHLEI) 2011 — 2012
Rooms Division Management Certificate, Hotel/Motel Administration/Management
Wine & Spirit Education Trust 2010 — 2010
WSET Level 2 Intermediate Certificate in Wines and Spirits, Wines and Spirits
National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF) 2009 — 2009
Foodservice Management Professional (FMP) Certification, Foodservice Systems Administration/Management
American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute (AHLEI) 2008 — 2008
Certified Food And Beverage Executive (CFBE) Certification, Food and Beverage Management
National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF) 2008 — 2008
Servsafe Food Protection Manager (CFPM) Certificate, Food Safety
Higher Pedagogical Institute "Enrique Jose Varona" 1990 — 1995
Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.), Minor in English Language, Education
Chicago Marathon 1996 - Present
GKIC - Glazer-Kennedy Insider's Circle 2014 - 2014
National Restaurant Association 2010 - 2013
National Restaurant Association 2009 - 2010
UnitedHealth Group June 2009 - November 2009
National Restaurant Association April 2009 - June 2009
Allstate Financial 2008 - 2009
SmithBucklin 2006 - 2008
Gavel International 1996 - 2006
Chicago Bears 1996 - 1999
Skills
Budget Management, Event Planning, Conferences, Event Management, Contract Negotiations, Budgets, Contract Negotiation, Meeting Planning, Events, Leadership, Sales, Trade Shows, Training, Management, Fundraising, Food & Beverage, Operations Management, Social Media, Team Leadership, Time Management, Recruiting, Team Building, Proposal Writing, Customer Service, Analysis, Negotiation, Public Speaking, Hotels, Public Relations, Sponsorship, Hospitality, Marketing Strategy, Marketing Communications
Education
Duke University
Bachelor of Arts (BA), International Relations and Affairs
Loyola Academy
St. Raymond de Penefort
National Restaurant Association February 2015 - Present
socialdeviant, llc October 2013 - February 2015
Ogilvy Public Relations Worldwide April 2012 - October 2013
Edelman 2010 - April 2012
Fleet Feet Sports June 2009 - July 2010
Weber Shandwick February 2009 - June 2009
Chicago Cubs January 2008 - October 2008
Bonneville Chicago Radio Group May 2007 - January 2008
Emmis Communications September 2005 - January 2006
The Onion June 2005 - September 2005
Skills
Social Media Strategy, Copywriting, Copy Editing, Content Strategy, Creative Writing, Community Engagement, Strategic Planning, Social Media Marketing, Newsletters, Media Relations, Community Management, Sports Marketing, Content Development, Blogger Outreach, Influencer Marketing, Account Management, Client Service Oriented, Social Media, Public Relations, Advertising, Marketing, Creative Direction, Event Planning, Press Releases
Education
Columbia College Chicago 2003 — 2007
BS, Marketing Communication, Public Relations
HELP USA October 2013 - Present
MENTOR August 2008 - Present
National Restaurant Association 1997 - 2006
Ogilvy Public Relations Worldwide August 1993 - August 1997
Skills
Fundraising, Volunteer Management, Non-profits, Strategic Partnerships, Strategic Planning, Public Speaking, Event Planning, Public Relations, Social Media, Marketing Communications, Team Building, Research, Editing, Marketing Strategy, Business Strategy
Education
Boston College
Stone Ridge Country Day School of the Sacred Heart
Forsyth County- Office of Environmental Assistance and Protection August 2013 - Present
Davidson County District Attorney's Office June 2012 - August 2012
Forsyth County District Attorney's Office May 2011 - July 2011
National Restaurant Association November 2008 - November 2009
Virginia Department of Health March 2008 - November 2008
Tri-County Health Department October 2005 - December 2006
Skills
Legal Research, Legal Writing, Litigation, Leadership, Dependable Team Player, Success Driven, Presenting to Clients, Interviewing Skills, Research, Policy, Environmental Awareness, Westlaw, LexisNexis, Courts, Appeals, Trials, Lexis, Government
Education
Appalachian School of Law 2010 — 2013
Juris Doctor (J.D.), Law
Western Carolina University 2001 — 2005
Bachelor of Science (BS), Biology/Environmental Health
Hayesville High School
National Association of Chain Drug Stores April 2007 - Present
American Frozen Food Institute December 2003 - April 2007
Xenophon Strategies May 2002 - December 2003
National Restaurant Association November 1999 - May 2002
American Frozen Food Institute January 1997 - November 1999
Office of U.S. Rep. Bill Clinger (R-PA) February 1995 - January 1997
U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Education and Labor January 1994 - February 1995
Office of U.S. Rep. Bill Clinger (R-PA) March 1993 - January 1994
Skills
Public Relations, Strategic Planning, Public Policy, Marketing Communications, Crisis Communications, Writing, Speech Writing, Top-Tier Media Relations, Research, Editing, Legislative Relations, Public Speaking, Media Relations, Management, Legislation, Public Affairs, Message Development, Press Releases, Marketing, Strategic Communications, Corporate Communications, Internal Communications, Nonprofits, Policy Analysis, Social Media
Education
Georgetown University 1989 — 1993
BA, Government and Economics
St. Ignatius High School 1985 — 1989
The TJX Companies, Inc. August 2015 - Present
Boston University School of Management September 2011 - May 2015
MCMB Group January 2014 - February 2014
Sony Corporation of America June 2013 - January 2014
School of Management Student Government December 2011 - January 2014
Cloudy March 2013 - May 2013
National Restaurant Association May 2012 - August 2012
Snapette Inc. January 2012 - May 2012
Kno December 2011 - January 2012
Harry's Tap Room December 2009 - May 2011
Skills
Japanese, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Facebook, Twitter, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Social Media, Event Planning, Social Media Marketing, Project Management, Market Research, Marketing, Social Networking, Data Analysis, Research, Public Speaking, Teamwork
Education
Boston University - School of Management 2011 — 2015
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Finance and Marketing
Langley High School 2007 — 2011
University of Chicago-Survey Lab May 2014 - July 2014
CSS-Trustwave February 2014 - April 2014
National Restaurant Association May 2013 - September 2013
Ceridian November 2012 - January 2013
Networked Insights April 2012 - June 2012
Platinum Tel. Comm. March 2011 - April 2011
NACA September 2010 - March 2011
Allstate August 2010 - September 2010
Computershare May 2009 - June 2009
JPMorgan Chase June 2008 - April 2009
Skills
Customer Service, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Public Speaking, Critical Thinking and..., Faxing, Filing, Data..., Microsoft OneNote, Bilingual in Spanish, Microsoft Office 365, Research Assistant, Microsoft SharePoint
Education
St Augustine College 2004 — 2008
Associates, Liberal Arts and Sciences; Liberal Arts
DeVry University 2007 — 2008
College Algebra
National Restaurant Association May 2013 - Present
Skills
Food Service, Start-ups, Food, P&L Management, Category Management, Management, Executive Management, Strategy, Global Strategy, Global Management, Global Business..., Innovation, Strategic Planning, Strategic Partnerships, Marketing Strategy, Marketing Management, Finacial Management, Financial Analysis, Public Speaking, Public Relations, Adaptive Leadership, Change Management, Problem Solving, Complexity Reduction, Customer Engagement, Cross Functional Team..., Cross-functional Team..., Coaching, Talent Management, Business Strategy, Business Process..., Mergers, Aquisition, Corporate Branding, Delivering Results, Competitive Analysis, Board of Director..., Board Governance, Blended Learning, International Sales, Sales Management, Multi-channel Marketing, License Management, Scenario Analysis, Enterprise Risk..., Strategic Leadership, Profitable Growth, International Relations, Motivational Speaking, Thought Leadership
Education
Georgetown University - The McDonough School of Business 2007 — 2009
IEMBA
Northern Arizona University 1980 — 1982
BSBA
451 Research 2015 - Present
McKinley Marketing Partners 2014 - 2014
National Multifamily Housing Council 2013 - 2014
National Association of Home Builders 2007 - 2013
National Restaurant Association 1997 - 2007
Skills
Market Research, Research Project..., Analysis, Writing, Research, Quantitative Research, Marketing Research, Demographics, Consumer Behavior, Program Evaluation, Competitive Intelligence, survey software, Segmentation, Microsoft Office, survey design, Proofreading, Secondary Research, International Market..., Education, Association Management, Trade Associations, Trade Shows, Non-profits, Survey Design, Nonprofits, Project Management, Focus Groups, Customer Insight, SPSS, Press Releases, Strategic Planning, Management, Newsletters, Market Analysis, Budgets, B2B, Analytics, Program Management, Competitive Analysis, Data Analysis, Advertising Research, Market Intelligence, Survey Research, Online Research, Primary Research, Report Writing, Consumer Behaviour
Education
The University of Georgia
Adelphi University
MBA, Business, Economics
New York Institute of Technology-Old Westbury
B.S., Marketing
National Restaurant Association October 2012 - Present
Independent Contractor 2009 - Present
American Wind Energy Association May 2012 - October 2012
Club Quarters 2007 - 2011
Cablevision 2005 - 2007
Viacom 2005 - 2006
Gap Inc./Old Navy 2000 - 2005
United States Air Force 1997 - 2000
Skills
CCNA, Customer Service, VMware, Linux, Computer Hardware, A+ Certified, Microsoft Technologies, Security+, Mac OS, Network Administration, Windows Server, Active Directory, IP, Network Operations, IP Networking, MCTS, Multicast, Television Production, Sales Operations, Call Center, Customer Relations, On Air Talent, Analytical Reasoning, Microsoft Exchange, VPN, Windows XP Pro, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Troubleshooting, Windows Server 2008 R2, Team Viewer, Android SDK, iOS, Remote Desktop, Microsoft Office 2007, Microsoft Office 2010, Microsoft Office 2013, Android, OS X, Technical Support, DHCP, Cisco Digital Media..., Join Me
Education
George Mason University 2011 — 2012
Information Technology Foundations
Hunter College 2000 — 2005
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Film/Cinema/Video Studies
United States Air Forces 1997 — 2000
National Restaurant Association May 2000 - August 2003
Society of American Florists 1996 - 2000
Food Distributors International (NAWGA/IFDA) 1995 - 1996
Skills
Grassroots Organizing, Strategic Communications, Fundraising, Public Relations, Non-profits, Event Planning, Event Management, Media Relations, Politics, Public Policy, Policy Analysis, Nonprofits, Grassroots
Education
Sweet Briar College 1991 — 1995
B.A., Government
Bridgeport High School 1988 — 1991
American University
The Washington Semester Program - Public Administration
Dine Out For No Kid Hungry Advisory Board, Share Our Strength October 2014 - Present
National Restaurant Association January 2013 - Present
Grimaldi's Pizzeria 2003 - Present
Mastro Group 1993 - 2003
Skills
Food & Beverage, Inventory Management, Restaurants, Income Statement, Food Service, Hospitality, Hospitality Management, Menu Development, Multi-unit, Restaurant Management, Hospitality Industry, Food, Franchising, Catering, Culinary Skills, Sales, P&L, Budgets, Management, Strategic Planning, Leadership
Education
Arizona State University 1991 — 1994
Bachelor of Science (BS), Business
DuPage County Animal Care and Control 2015 - Present
Friends of DuPage County Animal Care & Control Foundation December 2006 - 2015
DuPage Convalescent Center Foundation September 2005 - December 2006
Lincoln Park Zoo March 2005 - September 2005
National Restaurant Association 2001 - 2005
BroadVision 2000 - 2001
Divine InterVentures 1999 - 2000
Platinum Technology 1996 - 1999
Skills
Non-profits, Volunteer Management, Event Planning, Grant Writing, Event Management, Board Development, Community Outreach, Public Speaking, Public Relations, Fundraisers, Social Media, Creative Writing, Marketing Communications, Social Media Marketing, Fundraising, Donor Management, Board Relations, Marketing, Program Development, Team Building
Education
DePaul University 1992 — 1996
BS, International/Global Studies
East Leyden High School 1988 — 1992
HR Certification Institute - HRCI June 2015 - Present
National Restaurant Association January 2015 - May 2015
AARP December 2013 - December 2014
MoeryLAI July 2012 - November 2013
AARP January 2010 - January 2012
The Tiny Kitchen; Producer of the Metropolitan Cooking & Entertaining Show November 2006 - December 2009
Skills
Sponsorship, Business Development, Strategic Partnerships, Trade Shows, Event Planning, Event Management, Revenue & Profit Growth
Education
Bentley College
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) --Marketing, Marketing/Marketing Management, General
National Restaurant Association July 2012 - Present
Skills
Human Resources, Employee Benefits, Employee Relations, Benefits Administration, Recruiting, Performance Management, Deferred Compensation, Onboarding, Payroll, Operations Management, Management, Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite, Photoshop, Customer Service, Outlook, Event Planning, Time Management, ADP ezLaborManager, ADP Payroll, Budgets, Team Building, Change Management, PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, HRIS Database Management, ADP HRB, Strategic Planning, Wellness, Retirement Savings, Ultipro, Employee Engagement, Vendor Management
Education
George Mason University
Universidad de Lima 1999 — 2002
Signal ™ May 2015 - Present
Yodeling Club May 2015 - Present
Groupon April 2013 - May 2015
Groupon December 2011 - April 2013
National Restaurant Association October 2010 - December 2011
Skokie Public Library January 2010 - November 2010
Skills
Selenium, Ruby, Ruby on Rails, Bug Tracking, Continuous Integration, Linux, Shell Scripting, Automation, Bash, Git, Software Deployment, Java, Arch linux, EC2, Node.js, Release Engineering, Testing, Quality Assurance
Education
Dominican University 2008 — 2010
MLIS, Information Science
Florida State University 2004 — 2007
B.A., Philosophy & Asian Studies : Chinese
Guaranteed Rate June 2015 - Present
IT America Inc January 2015 - Present
National Restaurant Association August 2013 - June 2015
Skills
Selenium, Microsoft SQL Server, SDLC, C#, SQL, JIRA, Quality Assurance, Bug Tracking, Mobile Applications, Java, JDBC, Test Automation, XML, Bugzilla, JMeter, .NET, Scrum, WebDriver, Manual Testing, STLC, Performance Testing, NUnit, Windows Server, Integration, Regression Testing, Agile Methodologies, Agile Testing, Linux, Visual Studio, SharePoint, QTP, Python, Load Testing, Silk Performer, MSTest, Agile Application..., Quality Center, Performance Test, TFS 2013, Visual Studio 2013, Oracle, Junit, HP QTP, HP Quality Center
Education
DeVry University-Illinois
Computer Science
St. Augustine college
Associate of Arts and Sciences (AAS), Computer Science
National Restaurant Association June 2013 - Present
California Restaurant Association August 2009 - June 2013
Dunlap, Van Vleck & Brown 2006 - 2009
California Restaurant Association 2003 - 2006
Westfield 2000 - 2003
KCPM 1998 - 2000
Skills
Freelance video..., Social Media, Public Relations, Media Relations, Marketing, Strategic Communications, Event Management, Facebook, Advertising, Press Releases, Marketing Communications, Social Networking, Corporate Communications, Online Marketing, Brand Development, Direct Marketing, Email Marketing, Journalism, Event Planning, Online Advertising, Sales, Newsletters, Blogging, Team Building, Crisis Communications, Management, Digital Media, Fundraising, Integrated Marketing, SEO, Television, Brand Management, Hospitality, Copywriting, Budgets, Social Media Marketing, Association Marketing, Digital Marketing, Market Research, Marketing Strategy, Non-profits, Video Production, Strategic Planning
Education
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo
Bachelor of Science, Journalism
St. Francis High School
First Watch Restaurant January 2014 - Present
National Restaurant Association March 2012 - January 2014
National Surgical Care June 2007 - December 2011
Jewish Community Center of Chicago August 2005 - March 2007
New York & Company May 2004 - May 2006
Skills
Organizing, Tech Savvy, Public Speaking, Healthcare, Financial Reporting, Outlook, Administration, Budgeting, Accounting, Budgets, Fundraising, Payroll, System Administration
Education
East Carolina University 2001 — 2005
BFA, Professional Acting
Trinity High School 1998 — 2001
High School Diploma, General
Teach For America July 2013 - Present
Teach For America September 2011 - July 2013
Chicago Housing Authority February 2010 - September 2011
City of Chicago Family and Support Services March 2009 - February 2010
National Restaurant Association September 2004 - February 2009
National Restaurant Association August 2000 - September 2004
Skills
Executive..., Budgets, Sales, Microsoft Office, Time Management, Strategic Partnerships, Salesforce.com, Executive Support, Meeting Scheduling, Travel Planning, Event Planning, Meeting Planning, Strategic Planning, Customer Service, WebEx, Dropbox, Administrative..., Outlook, Mac OS, Data Entry, PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Google Docs, Nonprofits
Education
DePaul University
Business Administration, Business Administration and Management, General
National Restaurant Association October 2014 - Present
ARAMARK Healthcare July 2007 - Present
ARAMARK Healthcare 2007 - Present
Albert Einstein Medical Center 1996 - Present
Emcp 1997 - 2015
Emcp 1997 - 2015
Albert Einstein Healthcare Network August 1996 - July 2007
The CBORD Group, Inc. 2002 - 2006
Skills
Healthcare Management, Healthcare Information..., Healthcare, Hospitals, CBORD, EMR, Process Improvement, Leadership, Cerner, HIPAA, Software Documentation, Team Building, Strategic Planning, EHR, Operations Management, Customer Service, Clinical Research, Policy, RIS, Medicine, HL7, Troubleshooting, Program Management, Project Management, CPOE, Change Management, Management, Informatics, System Administration, Ambulatory, Training, Access, Revenue Cycle, Healthcare Industry, Nutrition, Vendor Management, Health Information..., Budgets, Disaster Recovery, Visio, Databases, Team Leadership, Employee Relations, SDLC, Crystal Reports, IT Management, Supervisory Skills, Business Analysis, Healthcare Consulting, Analysis
Education
Community College of Philadelphia 1993 — 1995
AAS, Nutition
Cardinal Dougherty HS 1971 — 1975
graduated
The Arc Maryland 2009 - 2015
Chesapeake Region Accessible Boating 2013 - 2013
Annapolis Biscotti Company, Inc. 2003 - 2007
Boston University - Metropolitan College 1997 - 1999
National Restaurant Association 1994 - 1997
Skills
Community Outreach, Fundraising, Nonprofits, Program Development, Strategic Planning, Event Planning, Community Development, Volunteer Management, Public Policy, Program Management, Grant Writing, Non-profits, Public Relations, Public Speaking, Marketing, Leadership, Grants
Education
Boston University 1997 — 1999
Masters of Liberal Arts, Gastronomy
The Art Institute of Houston School of Culinary Arts 1991 — 1993
Certificate in the Culinary Arts, Culinary Arts/Chef Training
Penn State University 1985 — 1989
Bachelor of Science, Economics, Business
National Restaurant Association January 2015 - Present
National Restaurant Association July 2013 - Present
Jericho Road Ministries (NPO) January 2012 - Present
National Restaurant Association June 2012 - June 2013
Porsche Financial Services December 2011 - June 2012
Rasmussen College March 2010 - September 2011
World Kitchen December 2008 - July 2010
World Kitchen May 2007 - December 2008
Coca-Cola Enterprises June 2006 - April 2007
Allstate Financial June 2005 - June 2006
Skills
Excel, Access, Solomon, Hyperion Planning, Host Analytics, Financial Analysis, Budget Development, Capital Budgeting, Business Case..., Financial Modeling, Variance Analysis, SQL, SQL Server, Database Administration, Data Warehousing, Databases, business warehouse, Financial Reporting, Report Writing, Report Generation, Business Analysis, Budgeting, MS Office Suite, MBA, Organizational..., Month End Close, Leadership, Management, Strategic Planning, Analysis, Finance, Forecasting, Budgets
Education
Lake Forest Graduate School of Management 2005 — 2008
Master's, Business Adminstration
Carthage College 2000 — 2001
Bachelor's, Business Adminstration
Drawrite May 2011 - Present
National Restaurant Association May 2010 - Present
Self-employed August 2009 - October 2009
Corbett Accel Healthcare Group February 2008 - August 2009
Skills
QuarkXPress, Adobe Creative Suite, Graphic Design
Education
DePaul University 2007 — 2008
Westwood College of Technology 2002 — 2004
Graphic Design
Columbia College Chicago 1990 — 1994
Film/Video, Film/video Production
National Restaurant Association February 2014 - Present
America's Promise Alliance January 2011 - February 2014
United States Chamber of Commerce July 2008 - January 2011
Bloomberg LP May 2007 - July 2008
Skills
Individual Giving, Corporate Fundraising, Organizational..., Fundraising, Non-profit Development, Non-profit Board..., Private Foundations, Non-profit Leadership, Association Management, Trade Associations, Association Development, Philanthropy, Nonprofits, Strategic Communications, Community Outreach, Public Policy, Grants, Grant Writing, Volunteer Management, Program Development, Corporate Social..., Community Development, Media Relations, Board Development, Non-profit...
Education
Fairfield University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Business/Corporate Communications
Lighthouse Global Business October 2013 - Present
Ideaxis August 2012 - October 2013
Private Marketing Consulting February 2011 - September 2012
Edison Electric Institute March 2008 - January 2012
National Restaurant Association November 2006 - March 2008
Patriot Technologies 2005 - 2006
Washington Redskins 2003 - 2006
Skills
Marketing Strategy, Strategic Planning, Marketing Communications, Marketing, Business Development, Public Relations, Social Media Marketing, Market Research, New Business Development, Strategic Partnerships, Event Management, Social Media, Email Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Fundraising, CRM, Contract Negotiation, Management, Strategy, Competitive Analysis, Program Management, Integrated Marketing, Product Development, Cross-functional Team..., Budgets, Business Planning, Public Speaking, Sales, Leadership, Analysis, Project Management, Business Strategy, Product Management, Event Planning
Education
American University 2002 — 2006
MBA, International Business
American University - Kogod School of Business 2002 — 2006
MBA, International Business
University of Colorado Boulder 1998 — 2000
BA, Kinesiology & Applied Physiology
National Restaurant Association October 2011 - Present
National Restaurant Association October 2008 - Present
Skills
Customer Service, Training, Leadership, Team Building, Event Planning, Conflict Resolution, Microsoft Office, Management, Marketing, Event Management, Strategic Planning, Budgets, Public Speaking, Team Motivation and..., Communication, Supervisory Skills
Education
Ashworth University 2010 — 2013
Business Administration and Management, General
TNTP April 2012 - November 2013
TNTP January 2008 - April 2012
TNTP October 2004 - January 2008
TNTP October 2000 - October 2004
Bloomberg LP September 1999 - November 2000
National Restaurant Association December 1998 - September 1999
Skills
Microsoft Dynamics, A-133, Non-profits, Financial Accounting, Financial Analysis, Financial Reporting, QuickBooks, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office, Customer Service, Windows, Teaching, Photoshop, Financial Audits, PowerPoint, Research, Outlook, Nonprofits, Budgets, Staff Development, Finance
Education
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey-New Brunswick 2011 — 2017
Master's degree, Business Administration and Management, General
American University 1992 — 1996
BA, Law and Society
National Restaurant Association February 2013 - Present
Spectrum Juvenile Justice Services November 2012 - Present
Xav's Catering August 2011 - Present
SJJS October 2005 - Present
Skills
Food Industry, Management, Staff Development, Food Safety, Food Quality, Staff Management, Non-profits, Food & Beverage, Hospitality Management, Food Service, Hospitality Service, Food Technology, New Business Development, Marketing Strategy, Team Building, Culinary Skills, Restaurant Management, Menu Development, Cuisine, Catering, Leadership, Food, Cooking, Training, Customer Service, Food Cost Management, Chef, Culinary Management, Restaurants, Nonprofits, Food Cost Analysis, Event Planning, Hospitality, Culinary Education, Recipe Testing, Menu Costing, Sauces, Sanitation
Education
Schoolcraft College 2008 — 2011
Associate's degree, Culinary Arts and Related Services
Aquinas College 1996 — 2000
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Partnership for a Healthier America August 2015 - Present
National Restaurant Association September 2014 - August 2015
National Restaurant Association September 2012 - September 2014
National Restaurant Association July 2011 - September 2012
4GreenPs November 2010 - July 2011
Georgetown University - The McDonough School of Business August 2009 - May 2011
Nestle USA May 2010 - August 2010
The Advisory Board Company April 2008 - June 2009
The Advisory Board Company January 2007 - April 2008
The Advisory Board Company August 2005 - December 2006
Skills
Marketing Management, Editing, Account Management, Cross-functional Team..., Writing, Marketing Strategy, Marketing Communications, B2B, Social Media, Project Management, Team Facilitation, Consensus Building, Content Marketing, Inbound Marketing, Healthcare Consulting, Written & Oral..., Client Presentation, Oral & Written..., Peer Tutoring
Education
Georgetown University - The McDonough School of Business 2009 — 2011
MBA, Marketing, International Business
Brown University 2001 — 2005
Bachelor of Arts, International Relations; Anthropology
Perceptive Software November 2012 - Present
University of Kansas February 2011 - November 2012
National Restaurant Association March 2006 - February 2011
Hellmuth, Obata, & Kassabaum July 2005 - February 2006
Skills
Research, Editing, Social Media, Library Science, Non-profits, Copy Editing, Library, Public Speaking, Blogging, Teaching, Proofreading, Community Outreach, Digitization, Library Research, Higher Education, Information Literacy, Newsletters, Social Networking, Data Analysis, Management, Nonprofits, Proposal Writing, Market Research, Grant Writing, E-Learning, Content Management
Education
University of Maryland College Park 2006 — 2009
Masters Library Science
California State University-Northridge 2003 — 2005
Bachelors of Arts, English
The University of Kansas 1997 — 1999
Sociology
National Restaurant Association August 2014 - Present
Witt O'Brien's May 2013 - July 2014
GPS Consulting January 2009 - May 2013
American Directions Group August 2009 - January 2011
DDC Advocacy January 2008 - November 2008
CQ Roll Call Group September 2006 - August 2007
Sage Education Services January 2005 - June 2006
The Princeton Review June 2001 - February 2006
Skills
Lobbying, Governmental Affairs, Grassroots Advocacy, Legislative Advocacy, Public Affairs Campaigns, Issue Advocacy, Crisis Management, Political Campaigns, Campaign Management, New Business Development, Public Speaking, Adobe Creative Suite, MS Office Suite, Content Management, Salesforce.com, Microsoft Dynamics, SharePoint, Public Affairs, Campaigns, Social Media, Strategic Partnerships, Strategic Planning, Strategic Communications, Politics, Policy Analysis, Grassroots Organizing, Legislative Relations, Coalitions, Political Consulting, Direct Lobbying, Grassroots Lobbying, Political Strategy, Microsoft Office, Nonprofits, Government, Management, Community Outreach, Public Policy, Press Releases, Research, Legislation, Policy, International Relations, Fundraising, Leadership, Event Management, Strategy, Media Relations, Speech Writing, Crisis Communications
Education
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona 2001 — 2005
B.S., Political Science and Economics
Brea Olinda High School 1997 — 2001
NRA May 1998 - Present
National Restaurant Association 1998 - 2010
Skills
Instructional Design
Education
Governors State University 1993 — 1998
Masters, Instructional Design
Cigna July 2013 - April 2014
The Hartford March 2012 - July 2013
MetLife February 2011 - February 2012
Independent Contractor November 2009 - January 2011
Quaero January 2006 - October 2009
Peppers & Rogers Group March 2003 - December 2005
Peppers & Rogers Group 2001 - December 2005
Peppers & Rogers Group 1999 - 2001
Sybase, Inc. 1996 - 1999
National Restaurant Association 1993 - 1995
Skills
Integrated Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Strategic Communications, Marketing Communications, Marketing Management, Project Management, Change Management, Training, Cross-functional Team..., E-Learning, Customer Touchmapping, CRM, Management
Education
Bryn Mawr College
MA, Political Science
Skidmore College
BA, Government/History
American Forest Foundation May 2015 - Present
National Restaurant Association January 2015 - May 2015
Greenberg Theater September 2013 - May 2015
Greenberg Theater October 2011 - May 2015
American University August 2011 - May 2015
FTI Consulting EU September 2014 - December 2014
Daniel Squadron for State Senate May 2014 - July 2014
Office of the Democratic Whip, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer February 2014 - May 2014
Piper Theatre Productions July 2013 - July 2013
Piper Theater Youth Workshop July 2012 - July 2012
Skills
Public Speaking, Research, Social Media, Community Outreach, Microsoft Office, Politics, Editing, Facebook, Policy Analysis, International Relations, Teaching, Public Policy, Creative Writing, Political Campaigns, Customer Service, Event Planning, Acting, Volunteer Management, Microsoft Word, Leadership
Education
American University 2011 — 2015
Bachelor’s Degree, Political Science and Government; Performing Arts:Theatre, 3.56
Brooklyn Technical High School June, 2011 Law 2007 — 2011
High School Diploma, Law & Society
United Medical Center February 2014 - Present
SRA International July 2002 - February 2014
Concurrent Technologies Corporation January 2001 - May 2002
National Restaurant Association November 1998 - January 2001
Skills
Software Development, Database Design, Data Modeling, XML Schema, C#, ASP.NET, AJAX, JavaScript, Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle, SQL, Employee Management, Operations Management, HTML, ColdFusion
Education
Frostburg State University 1990 — 1992
Bachelor of Science (BS), Finance, General
Town of Herndon January 2006 - Present
Choice Hotels International July 1991 - December 2005
National Restaurant Association August 1984 - July 1991
Skills
Strategic..., Staff Management, Project Management, Brand Development, Event Management, Public Relations, Media Relations, Speech Writing, Crisis Communications, Corporate Communications, Newsletters, Strategy, Advertising, Marketing Communications, Community Outreach, Publicity, Marketing, Public Speaking, Market Research, Leadership
Education
George Mason University 2013 — 2015
Master's degree, Public Administration
University of Maryland College Park
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Journalism
SmartCEO November 2014 - Present
Oro Catering at Italian Embassy January 2014 - Present
Hyatt Hotels Corporation 2014 - 2014
Destination Marketing Association International October 2013 - December 2013
National Restaurant Association June 2013 - October 2013
International Monetary Fund January 2013 - June 2013
PGA Golf Shows - China / Asia October 2011 - August 2012
JW Marriott Hotel Shanghai at Tomorrow Square June 2011 - September 2011
Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts December 2010 - April 2011
Skills
Budgets, Event Management, Event Planning, Hospitality Management, Public Speaking, Direct Sales, Microsoft Office, Piano, Business Planning, Microsoft Word, Project Management, Research, PowerPoint, Public Relations, International Relations, Microsoft Excel, Nonprofits, Fundraising, English, Business Analysis, Team Leadership, Social Networking, Customer Service, Social Media, Hospitality
Education
The George Washington University - School of Business 2012 — 2014
Master of Tourism Administration, event & meeting management concentration, 3.8/4.0
Florida International University 2008 — 2012
Bachelor's degree, Hospitality Management
Red Robin February 2015 - Present
CarMax April 2013 - Present
Destination Meals December 2012 - Present
National Restaurant Association September 2010 - Present
Benihana December 2013 - February 2015
Carlson Restaurants / T.G.I. Friday's September 1990 - January 2013
New Horizon's Computer Center June 2001 - December 2002
The Answer Group (TAG) March 1999 - June 2001
McDonald's Corporation 1981 - 1990
Skills
Microsoft Office, Responsible Service of..., Food Safety Management..., Food Safety, Restaurants, ServSafe, Labor Control, Serve Safe Certified, Restaurant Management, Guest Service Management, Team Building, Recruiting, Marketing, Conflict Resolution, Building Relationships, Getting the Best Out Of..., Menu Development, Food & Beverage, Hospitality, Franchising, Food, Culinary Skills, Hiring, New Restaurant Openings, Catering, Training and Development, PnL Management, Budget Process, Sales Operations, Team Leadership, Coordination
Education
Fairleigh Dickinson University
Business Management
Florida Atlantic University
Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer
National Restaurant Association July 2013 - Present
National Restaurant Association November 2010 - June 2013
National Restaurant Association March 2009 - November 2010
National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation January 2004 - March 2009
National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation October 2000 - January 2004
Skills
Food, Restaurants, Management, Hospitality, Training, Culinary Skills, Employee Training, Restaurant Management, Food & Beverage, Product Development, Instructional Design, Content Development, Social Media Marketing, Sales Management, Retail, Content Management, Strategy, Recruiting, E-Learning, Program Management
Education
DePaul University 2005 — 2007
Master of Arts (MA), Writing
DePaul University 1993 — 1997
Bachelor of Arts (BA), English
Military Personnel Services Corporation March 2015 - Present
UpcycleJoy January 2012 - Present
Hope For The Warriors® January 2014 - August 2014
Washington Cancer Institute June 2013 - December 2013
Engility Corporation July 2005 - December 2012
Allworld Language Consultants January 2004 - July 2005
John F. Kennedy High School February 2000 - June 2003
National Restaurant Association May 1996 - February 2000
Skills
Personnel Security, Government, Security Clearance, DoD, Team Building, Government Contracting, Program Management, Customer Service, Microsoft Office, Public Speaking, Strategic Planning, Project Planning, Employee Relations, Management, Proposal Writing, Proposal Support, Designs, Sewing, Leadership, Security Management, Budgets, Process Improvement, Business Development, Human Resources, Analysis, Security, Policy, Training, Supervisory Skills, Operations Management, Leadership Development, System Administration, Army, Team Leadership, Defense, Software Documentation, Organizational..., Logistics, Risk Management, Project Management, Interviews, Intelligence, Organizational..., Crisis Management, Operational Planning, Employee Training, National Security, Top Secret, Technical Writing, Event Planning
Education
University of Southern California 2013 — 2014
Master of Social Work (MSW), Military Social Work
Bowie State University 1997 — 1999
Master of Education (M.Ed.), Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Salisbury University - Perdue School of Business 1991 — 1994
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Business Administration and Management, General
The Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce July 2014 - Present
The Law Offices of Florence E. Hardy June 2013 - Present
National Restaurant Association August 2010 - June 2013
FLOW Enterprises January 2006 - June 2013
Circuit Court of Cook County June 2010 - August 2010
City of Chicago May 2007 - August 2010
Coleman Entrepreneurship Center January 2006 - May 2007
Skills
Intellectual Asset..., Business Consulting, Event Planning, Operations Management, Logistics Management, Business Planning, Market Research, Intellectual Property, Management Consulting, Non-profits, Strategic Planning, Nonprofits, Event Management, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Analysis, Management, Licensing, Research, Strategy, Leadership, Public Speaking, Entrepreneurship, Marketing
Education
The John Marshall Law School 2009 — 2012
J.D., Law
DePaul University - Charles H. Kellstadt Graduate School of Business 2005 — 2007
MBA, Entrepreneurship
FREIE-UNIVERSITÄT BERLIN 2003 — 2004
International Business
Howard University 2000 — 2004
B.B.A., Management
Whitney Young 1996 — 2000
Deloitte May 2011 - Present
Boston Options Exchange August 2010 - June 2011
TransUnion April 2009 - March 2010
Model Metrics August 2008 - October 2008
National Restaurant Association February 2008 - July 2008
Skills
Compliance, Access, SDLC, Visio, PeopleSoft
Education
DePaul University 2008 — 2010
Masters, Information Systems
DePaul University 2005 — 2008
Bachelors, Business Marketing
Employer Training, LLC February 2006 - Present
Council of Hotel and Restaurant Trainers December 1995 - March 1999
Eastwood Association Management January 1994 - January 1999
National Restaurant Association 1986 - 1992
National Restaurant Association 1986 - 1992
Skills
Non-profit Consulting, Event Planning, Board of Directors, Sexual Harassment..., Online harassment..., Board Management, Corporate Training, E-Learning, Program Management, Management, Leadership Development, Training, Employee Training, Organizational..., Instructional Design, Workshop Facilitation, Staff Development, Team Building
Education
Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology 1988 — 1992
J.D., Law
Marquette University 1982 — 1987
B.A., Journalism, Business
National Restaurant Association April 2015 - Present
International Foodservice Manufacturers Association November 2010 - Present
Unilever Foodsolutions 2003 - November 2010
Millies Inc./Applebees September 2000 - December 2001
R& M Foodservices September 1995 - September 2000
Skills
P&L Management, Strategic Planning, Channel, Consumer Insights, Marketing Strategy, Team Building, Strategy Development, Segmentation, Business Strategy, Cross-functional Team..., Planning, Budgeting, Marketing Management, Marketing Research, Channel Management, Customer Insight, Budgets, Negotiation, Management, Sales Management, Income Statement, Account Management, Channel Partners, Competitive Analysis, Strategy, Consumer Products, Business Planning, Product Management, Leadership, Multi-channel Marketing, FMCG, Market Planning, Trade Marketing, Pricing, Food, Brand Management, Key Account Development, Shopper Marketing, F&B Management, F&B Operations, Purchasing, Product Marketing, Key Account Management, Distributors, National Accounts, Product Innovation, Food Service, Sales Operations, Forecasting, Market Analysis
Education
University of San Francisco 1991 — 1993
Master of Human Resources and Organizational Development, Human Resources
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona 1982 — 1985
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration/Focus on Hospitality
E.F.Stewart Communications August 1993 - Present
E.F.Stewart Art Direction + Graphic Design 1993 - 2010
National Restaurant Association 1991 - 2001
Fox Broadcasting 1986 - 1987
U.S. News & World Report 1977 - 1987
Skills
Social Media, Newsletters, Publications, Art Direction, Journalism, Blogging, Advertising, Copywriting, Copy Editing, Marketing Communications, Styling, Corporate Communications, Brand Management, Public Relations, Twitter, Nonprofits, Editorial
Education
Columbia University in the City of New York 2010 — 2012
Smarter Social Media for Journalists and Media Professionals
University of Maryland College Park 1973 — 1977
B.A., Theatre (Performance/Costume Design)
Corcoran School of Art
Graphic Design
National Restaurant Association January 2010 - Present
The Baltimore Sun 1992 - 2009
Carrot Communication, Inc. 1983 - 1995
Newsday 1983 - 1989
Education
Boston University
Bachelor of Science, Journalism; minor in Geology
Clothbound November 2014 - Present
Self Employed November 2010 - Present
Fiore di Nonno July 2013 - November 2014
Bee's Knees Supply Company February 2013 - April 2013
Coppa July 2011 - July 2012
Clio Restaurant November 2010 - May 2012
National Restaurant Association 2009 - 2010
Skills
Social Media, Photoshop, Culinary Skills, Cooking, Food Service, Restaurants, Food, Menu Development, Food & Beverage, Food Safety, Hospitality, Event Planning, Event Management, Microsoft Office, Writing
Education
The Culinary Institute of America 2005 — 2007
Associates, Culinary Arts
Emerson College 2007 — 2011
Print Journalism
i Rock Fashions January 2015 - Present
TBS Events February 2005 - Present
The Bridal Sampler Wedding Expo February 1999 - Present
TBS Events 2010 - 2014
TBS Events 2010 - 2014
The Midwest Wedding Industry Professionals September 2010 - March 2012
Crowe Horwath 2006 - 2012
Crowe Horwath 2006 - 2012
DuPage Visitors Bureau 2008 - 2009
National Restaurant Association 1996 - 2000
Skills
Event Management, Event Marketing, Special Events, Weddings, Wedding Planning, Bridal, Bridal Showers, Event Planning, Marketing, Wedding Gowns, Non-profits, Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Social Media Marketing, Online Advertising, Entertainment, Sales, Sponsorship, Hotels, Small Business, Corporate Events, Recruiting, Nonprofits, Management, Fundraising, Music, Customer Service, Hospitality, Negotiation, Online Marketing, Social Networking, Parties, Web Marketing, Email Marketing, Advertising, Marketing Communications, Trade Shows, Meeting Planning, Public Relations, Strategic Partnerships, Corporate Branding, Relationship Marketing, Lead Generation, Brand Development, Direct Marketing, Private Events, Facebook, B2B Marketing, Digital Marketing, Integrated Marketing
Education
DePaul University 1995 — 1999
BA, Marketing/Psychology
Your Chicago Podcast July 2012 - Present
Alpha Phi International Fraternity June 2007 - Present
KEXP October 2007 - April 2010
The New School June 2006 - June 2007
George Washington University August 2004 - May 2006
George Washington University April 2005 - August 2005
National Restaurant Association August 2003 - August 2004
Alpha Phi International Fraternity June 2002 - May 2003
Cameron University May 2000 - May 2002
Skills
Event Management, Event Planning, Public Speaking, Training, Volunteer Management, Program Development, Alumni Relations, Program Management, Nonprofits, Social Media, Leadership, Philanthropy, Writing, Communication, Volunteer Recruiting, Performing, Podcasting, Radio Broadcasting, Relationship Management, Relationship Building, Logistics, Organization, Higher Education..., Educational Leadership, Interviewing, Hosting Events, On-air Hosting
Education
Feminine Cominque Stand Up Program 2012 — 2014
Second City Writing Program 2009 — 2010
iO Improv Program 2007 — 2008
The George Washington University 2004 — 2006
Master of Arts (MA), Higher Education, Concentration in Student Affairs
Cameron University 1998 — 2002
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Communications with a concentration in Public Relations, Graduated Cum laude
National Restaurant Association September 2015 - Present
Cookout July 2015 - Present
Saucehouse Barbeque January 2015 - June 2015
Herschel's Chicken and Ribs Kitchen January 2013 - January 2015
Skills
Food Service, Restaurant Management, Leadership, Restaurants, Inventory Management, Labor Control, New Restaurant Openings, Menu Development, Employee Training, Food, Event Management, Event Planning, Culinary Skills, Cooking, Catering, ServSafe, Budgets, Food Preparation, Management, Serve Safe Certified, Banquets, Coaching, Employee Relations, Facebook, P, Sanitation, Customer Satisfaction, Profit, Microsoft Office, Food, Microsoft Excel, Public Speaking
Education
Georgia Southern University 2010 — 2011
Bachelor of Arts (BA), History/ Philosophy
Gainesville State College 2010 — 2010
History
Shorter College 2007 — 2010
Philosophy and Religious Studies
Renzoid Art July 1999 - Present
National Restaurant Association April 2015 - June 2015
Calabash Animation August 1999 - December 2014
Upstairs Solutions LTC/ Care 2 Learn/ Relias Learning March 2010 - December 2013
Friends Night September 2013 - September 2013
Emergency Nurses Association August 2009 - December 2012
Ape Entertainment December 2011 - June 2012
Blind Ferret Entertainment May 2012 - May 2012
Inside Edge August 2010 - November 2010
Kunoichi December 2007 - August 2010
Skills
Storyboarding, Animation, Character Animation, Illustration, Illustrator, Layout, Flash Animation, Toon Boom, Graphic Design, Sketching, Logo Design, Concept Design, Character Designs, Motion Graphics, Graphics, Art, 2D graphics, Adobe Creative Suite, Advertising, Inking, Management, Comic Book Illustration, Creative Concept Design, Flash, PowerPoint
Education
Columbia College Chicago 1990 — 1993
BA, Film/ Video - Animation
Triton College 1988 — 1990
Fine Arts
Proviso West
National Community Reinvestment Coalition August 2015 - Present
National Restaurant Association October 2014 - June 2015
DC Promise Neighborhood Initiative, Inc July 2014 - October 2014
Combined Properties, Incorporated March 2014 - June 2014
AvalonBay Communities September 2013 - February 2014
NeighborWorks America March 2007 - September 2013
First Potomac Realty Trust April 2005 - March 2007
Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP and the Green Company August 2004 - March 2005
Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough April 2002 - July 2004
Clifford Chance US LLP September 1999 - April 2002
Skills
Corporate Law, Real Estate Transactions, Corporate Governance, Securities, Board Development, Legal Research, Legislative Research, Legal Writing, Legal Affairs, Legal Compliance, Legal Documentation, Financial Management, Strategic Planning, Marketing & Business..., Employment Law, Risk Assessment, Practice Management, Project Design and..., Contract Management, Facilities Management, Event Management, Board Relations, Records Management, Board Governance, Corporate Tax, Securities Law, Intellectual Property, Program Evaluation, Non-profit..., Budget Management, Mediation, Arbitration, Contract Negotiation, Board Leadership, Legal Management, Litigation Management, Green Building, Green Marketing, Sustainability, Sustainable Agriculture, Food Science, Grassroots Advocacy, Legislative Advocacy, Association Management, Management, Community Building, Budgets, Managerial Finance, Nonprofits, Government
Education
Southern New Hampshire University 2012 — 2015
MBA, Business Administration
Southern New Hampshire University 2007 — 2010
M.S., Community Economic Development
New York Paralegal School 1996 — 1997
Diploma, Paralegal/Litigation Assistant
California State University-Los Angeles 1990 — 1993
B.S., Criminal Justice/Legal Studies
BIOKINETIX August 2015 - Present
Douglas Shaw & Associates June 2015 - July 2015
National Restaurant Association April 2015 - May 2015
Fitch Ratings February 2013 - September 2014
Demand Media May 2009 - September 2014
Consumers Digest Communications LLC September 2011 - March 2012
Orbitz Worldwide November 2010 - July 2011
Business Media Publications March 2010 - October 2010
Manufactured Home Merchandiser November 1999 - August 2009
CSP Magazine November 1998 - May 1999
Skills
Copy Editing, Web Content, Copywriting, Blogging, Editorial, AP Style, Editing, Proofreading, Publications, Publishing, Magazines, SEO, Storytelling, Newspapers, Advertising, Photography, InDesign, Photoshop, Content Writing, Research, Leadership, Layout, Feature Articles, Content Management, Journalism
Education
Columbia College
Bachelor of Arts, Journalism
College of DuPage
Associate of Arts, Liberal Arts
Vernier Software & Technology June 2015 - Present
Brent Maynard May 2004 - Present
RR Donnelley February 2013 - January 2015
Creative Circle June 2011 - June 2014
University of Chicago November 2011 - June 2012
National Restaurant Association April 2006 - April 2010
MMPI 2005 - 2005
Firebelly Design 2004 - 2004
Skills
QuarkXPress, InDesign, Illustrator, Dreamweaver, Flash, Photoshop, Adobe Acrobat, HTML, CSS, Print Production, Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite, Graphic Design, Typography, Illustration, Logo Design, Layout, Advertising, Pre-press, Direct Mail, Collateral
Education
Columbia College Chicago 2000 — 2004
BFA, Graphic Design
Rodan + Fields June 2015 - Present
National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) June 2007 - Present
National Restaurant Association January 2006 - June 2007
Senate Republican Conference May 2005 - December 2005
Senator Rick Santorum February 2004 - May 2005
Congressman J. Randy Forbes July 2002 - February 2004
Congresswoman Melissa Hart January 2001 - April 2002
Congressman William F. Goodling February 2000 - January 2001
Gettysburg College July 1998 - February 2000
Skills
Media Relations, Strategic Communications, Crisis Communications, Speech Writing, Public Relations, Press Releases, Social Media, Editing, Event Planning, Public Policy, Corporate Communications, Legislative Relations, Public Affairs, Political Campaigns, Politics, Message Development, Coalitions
Education
Allentown Central Catholic High School 1994 — 1998
Gettysburg College 1994 — 1998
BA, Political Science
InterCall February 2012 - Present
National Restaurant Association March 2011 - October 2011
National Restaurant Association June 2010 - March 2011
Marquette Group June 2009 - September 2009
Peoria Area Convention and Visitors Bureau June 2008 - May 2009
Chicago Automobile Trade Association February 2009 - February 2009
CBS Radio May 2007 - August 2007
Skills
Marketing Communications, Event Planning, Social Media, Marketing, Copywriting, Email Marketing, Event Management, Editing, Trade Shows, Advertising, Press Releases, Product Marketing, Sales, Social Media Marketing, Video, Brand Development, Public Relations, Market Planning, Online Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Digital Marketing, Media Relations, Direct Marketing, Project Management, Corporate Communications, Social Networking, Lead Generation, B2B, Integrated Marketing, Online Advertising
Education
Bradley University 2005 — 2009
Bachelor of Science, Communication; Public Relations Concentration
Duke University 2013 — 2014
Event Development Certification
Wildflower Bread Company May 2015 - Present
Wildflower Bread Company May 2011 - August 2014
National Restaurant Association July 2013 - August 2013
Skills
Customer Service, Microsoft Office
Education
Boston College 2014 — 2018
Economics
EGR Consulting LLC. December 2014 - Present
National Restaurant Association September 2000 - December 2014
Diversified Business Communications 1996 - 2000
Skills
Food Service, Integrated Marketing, Strategic Planning, Salesforce.com, Event Management, Business Strategy, Franchising, Food & Beverage, Budgets, Hospitality Industry, Sales Management, Restaurants, New Business Development, Hospitality, Trade Shows, Marketing Strategy, Food, Marketing Communications, Sales, Business Development, Market Planning, Wine, Marketing, P&L Management, Beer, Retail, Income Statement, Restaurant Management, Forecasting, Brand Management, Account Management, Menu Development, Inventory Management, Team Building, B2B, P&L, Profit, Leadership, Sales Operations, Key Account Development
Education
California State University-Sacramento 1985 — 1990
GuestMetrics, LLC. April 2015 - Present
National Restaurant Association February 2012 - Present
Global Speaking Engagements January 2010 - Present
American Blue Ribbon Holdings, ABRH, LLC June 2014 - March 2015
Keega Ventures and Moosewood Holdings 2014 - 2015
FARE Food Service At Retail CSP Business Media January 2010 - 2015
Marriott International March 2011 - June 2014
Advanced Fly Fishing, LLC and Aardvark Fly fishing, Inc March 2000 - 2014
Marriott International August 2008 - March 2011
Starbucks Coffee Company 2004 - February 2008
Skills
Strategy, Leadership, Start-ups, Food & Beverage, Management, Team Building, Hospitality, Training, P&L Management, Customer Service, Budgets, Project Management, Retail, Forecasting, Strategic Planning, Advertising, Customer Satisfaction, Sales, Social Networking, Marketing Strategy, Human Resources, Contract Negotiation, P&L, Leadership Development, Sales Management, Process Improvement, Change Management, Market Research, Social Media, Entrepreneurship, Business, Coaching, Negotiation, Restaurants, Product Development, Team Leadership, Cross-functional Team..., Social Media Marketing, Brand Development, Project Planning, Hotels, Hotel Management, Public Relations, Food & Beverage, Retail..., Program Management, Product Management, Analysis, Operations Management, Franchising, Bakery
Education
University of San Francisco - Masagung Graduate School of Management 2010 — 2012
Masters Certificate Internet Marketing: MBA Internet marketing courses
Furman University
BA, Business, Marketing, HPE
St. Croix Country Day School, U.S. Virgin Islands
College/University Preparatory and Advanced High School/Secondary Diploma Program
The Asheville School (Preparatory School)
Highschool Diploma, College Preparatory, Graduated in the top 3 of class
Brigade Marketing, LLC April 2014 - August 2015
The OutCast Agency October 2013 - April 2014
Rent The Runway September 2011 - May 2013
Discovery Communications June 2012 - August 2012
CountOff June 2011 - August 2011
National Restaurant Association June 2010 - August 2010
Skills
Photoshop, Final Cut Pro, Press Releases, Public Relations, Social Media Marketing, Publicity, Branding Experience, Event Planning, Instagram, Twitter, Microsoft Office, Digital Media, Public Speaking, Leadership, Associated Press style, Video Ethnography, Pop Culture, Facebook, Foursquare, Vimeo, Cision, YouTube, Pinterest, Tumblr, Marketing Communications
Education
Elon University 2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Communications, minor in Anthropology
Holton Arms School 2002 — 2009
Insured Retirement Institute June 2015 - Present
Kantar Media CMAG August 2014 - Present
National Restaurant Association May 2014 - August 2014
Charles University in Prague January 2014 - May 2014
American Land Title Association August 2013 - December 2013
Community Associations Institute May 2013 - August 2013
U.S. House of Representatives September 2012 - December 2012
U.S. House of Representatives June 2012 - August 2012
Skills
Research, Social Media, Public Speaking, Teamwork, Modern Standard Arabic, Social Networking, ArcGIS, Community Outreach, Westlaw, Public Policy, Nonprofits, Public Relations, Digital Communication, Marketing
Education
The George Washington University 2011 — 2015
Bachelor of Arts (BA), International Affairs, Senior
Charles University in Prague 2014 — 2014
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Pottsgrove Senior High School 2007 — 2011
Business Management Daily 1997 - Present
National Restaurant Association 1991 - 1997
Times-Press Newspaper 1989 - 1991
White House Press Office 1988 - 1988
Skills
Editing, Web Content, Newsletters, Copywriting, Editorial, Content Development, Newspapers, Public Speaking, Content Management, Publications
Education
American University 1991 — 1993
Masters, Journalism and Public Affairs
Bradley University 1985 — 1989
BA, Political Science, Journalism
National Restaurant Association March 2012 - Present
Center for Media and Public Affairs September 2008 - March 2012
Georgetown University August 2011 - December 2011
Skills
Social Media, Web Content Management, Blogging, Public Relations, Newsletters, Google Analytics, Web Design, Editing, Web Content, Facebook, Social Media Marketing, Social Networking, Press Releases, Marketing Communications, New Media, Media Relations
Education
Georgetown University 2010 — 2011
MA, Communication, Culture, and Technology
University of Maryland College Park 2004 — 2008
BA, Art History, Criminology & Criminal Justice
Markets Group LLC. November 2014 - Present
Poor Home October 2012 - Present
Freelance June 2010 - Present
National Restaurant Association August 2011 - February 2012
Lacoste December 2007 - January 2008
Pfizer June 2007 - July 2007
Skills
Social Media, Graphic Design, Branding & Identity, Corporate Branding, Marketing, InDesign, Event Planning, Marketing Strategy, Photoshop, Illustrator, Market Research, Product Development, Media & Entertainment, Copywriting, Merchandising, Client Liaison, Communication, Public Speaking, Dreamweaver, Blogging, Social Networking, SPSS, Brand Development, Community Engagement, Google Docs, Google Adwords, Retail Sales, Retail Marketing, Screen Printing
Education
American University 2013 — 2014
Master's Degree, Marketing
Morehouse College 2006 — 2010
Bachelor's Degree, English
McDonald's Corporation September 2012 - Present
Independent Exhibit Manager, Project & Event Marketing, Inc. September 2012 - May 2015
Trade Show Management Consulting January 1995 - January 2015
National Restaurant Association January 1999 - May 2001
National Association of Realtors 1990 - 1995
National Association of Realtors September 1986 - December 1990
Skills
Account Management, Marketing, Sponsorship Development, Business Development, Client Relationship..., Program Management, Public Relations Skills, Volunteer Management, Budget Management, Logistics Management, Promotions, Sponsorship, Budgets, Nonprofits, Public Relations, Corporate Events, Marketing Strategy, New Business Development, Event Management, CRM, Fundraising, Trade Shows, Leadership, Management, Sales, Strategic Planning, Event Planning, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Communications, Social Media, Advertising, Email Marketing
Education
Arizona State University 1981 — 1983
B.S., Marketing
Dwight D. Eisenhower High School 1976 — 1980
National Runaway Safeline June 2015 - August 2015
SMS Assist, L.L.C. March 2015 - May 2015
HomeGoods Stores November 2014 - January 2015
Self-Employed January 2012 - November 2012
National Restaurant Association October 2007 - August 2011
Banana Republic September 2003 - August 2007
Aldo Shoes October 2004 - May 2005
Champps Americana March 2002 - September 2003
Olive Garden April 2001 - March 2002
Lids January 1999 - April 2001
Skills
Customer Service, Account Management, Process Improvement, Management, Employee Training, Employee Management, Store Operations, Retail Sales, Order Processing, Order Fulfillment, Data Entry, Cash Handling, Technical Support, Sales Forecasting, Microsoft Office, Sales
Education
City Colleges of Chicago-Harry S Truman College 2011 — 2015
Associate's Degree, Concentration in Management/Marketing
Elgin Community College 1996 — 1997
Dundee Crown High School
Jay Morris Communications LLC October 2011 - Present
National Association of Federal Credit Unions June 2000 - October 2011
National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors April 1988 - June 2000
National Restaurant Association 1980 - 1988
Chesapeake Post 1979 - 1979
Tidewater News 1978 - 1979
Skills
Public Relations, Social Media, Non-profits, Online Marketing, Media Relations, Publications, Company Branding, Association Management, Blogging, Concise Copy, Nonprofits, Speech Writing, Strategic Communications, Crisis Communications, Newsletters, Press Releases, Marketing Communications, Editing, Advertising, Journalism, Community Outreach, Marketing, Public Affairs, Politics, Publishing, Spokesperson, Public Speaking, Editorial, Strategy, Magazines, Storytelling, Web Content, Social Media Marketing, Leadership
Education
University of Virginia 1974 — 1978
BA, English
George Mason University 1995 — 2000
MA, English
National Restaurant Association October 2013 - Present
National Restaurant Association January 1999 - October 2013
National Safety Council October 1986 - January 1999
Big Ten Conference June 1985 - October 1986
Skills
Meeting Planning, Trade Shows, Event Management, Event Planning, Contract Negotiation, Exhibition Management, Leadership, Registration, Hotel Booking, Operations Management, Customer Service, Logistics Management, Management, Training, Marketing, Hospitality Industry, Food & Beverage, Corporate Events, Restaurants, Hospitality Management, Hospitality, Menu Development, Food, Catering, Banquets, Hotel Management, Revenue Analysis, Convention Services
Education
Augustana College
Hoffman Estates High School
Chicago Historical Society 1990 - Present
National Restaurant Association September 1987 - May 1990
Skills
Digital Strategy, Writing, Social Media, Leadership, Museums, Project Management, Editing, Books, Magazines, History, Publications, Project Planning, Grant Writing, Copy Editing, Storytelling, Creative Writing, Historical Research, Nonprofits, Research, Blogging, Public Speaking
Education
Dominican University 1983 — 1987
BA, English and French
DePaul University 1999 — 2002
MA, British Literature/Culture
American University April 2011 - Present
White House Writers Group March 2008 - March 2011
Runyan For Congress 2010 - 2010
American University Washington College of Law May 2003 - August 2009
Lincoln University College, Buenos Aires, Argentina August 2005 - August 2007
Fundacion Centro de Estudios Americanos (Center of American Studies) Buenos Aires, Argentina February 2004 - February 2007
Institute of International Banking Law & Practice October 2002 - May 2003
U.S. International Trade Commission September 2001 - April 2002
White House Writers Group January 1998 - August 2001
National Restaurant Association August 1995 - January 1998
Skills
Strategic Communications, Public Policy, Media Relations, Politics, Government, Policy, Editing, Public Affairs, Foreign Policy, Research, Crisis Communications, Public Relations, Strategy, Political Science, Program Management, Message Development, International Relations, Social Media
Education
American University Washington College of Law 1998 — 2002
J.D., Law
Lehigh University 1990 — 1994
BA, Economics and Russian Studies
St paul's
St paul's
St paul's
St paul's
St paul's
St paul's
National Restaurant Association January 2014 - Present
National Restaurant Association August 2012 - December 2013
National Restaurant Association September 2008 - November 2012
Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago - FHLBC February 2004 - June 2008
RBC Mortgage October 2000 - October 2003
Ultraprise 1999 - 2000
Chase Home Finance July 1986 - April 1999
Booz, Allen and Hamilton 1974 - 1986
Applied Urbanetics 1972 - 1974
Skills
Mergers, IT Management, Business Process..., Management Consulting, Contract Negotiations, Change Management, New Business Development, Contract Negotiation, Vendor Management, Mergers & Acquisitions, Strategy, Strategic Planning, Leadership, Management, Project Planning, Business Analysis, Business Development, Networking, Risk Management, Program Management, Executive Management, SDLC, Team Leadership, Project Management, Product Management, Operations Management, Consulting
Education
University of Pittsburgh School of Law 1979 — 1982
JD
Beloit College 1967 — 1971
BA
Fair Lawn High School 1963 — 1967
High School Diploma
Denise A. Frer, BS, M.Ad.Ed., Ed.D., Inc. January 2009 - Present
Alexian Brothers Medical Center January 2005 - January 2009
National Restaurant Association January 1995 - June 2005
Skills
Hypnotherapy, Stress Management, Anxiety Management, Weight Loss Coaching, Smoking Cessation, Pain Management, Cancer Recovery, Anger Management, Pediatric Sports..., Restless Sleep, Test Anxiety, Headache Management, Fibromyalgia, Pediatric Hypnosis, Self Hypnosis Training, Pre-post Surgery..., Fertility Enhancement, Chronic Illness, Healing Touch Energy..., Theta Healing, Wellness Coaching, Health Education, Relaxation, Self-esteem, Regression Therapy, Past Life Regression, Holistic Health, Meditation, Alternative Medicine, Health, Nutrition, Performance Management, Test Program Development
Education
National Louis University 1995 — 1999
Ed.D., Adult Education
Butler University
Business Administration and Management, General
AccessPoint Group March 1994 - Present
Concept Branding Group May 1994 - January 2012
Bay Area Council March 2001 - July 2003
Target Corporation (Mervyn's Division) June 1999 - March 2000
American Insurance Association August 1989 - May 1991
National Restaurant Association February 1983 - June 1988
Skills
Branding Development, Corporate Branding, Restaurant Marketing, Public Relations, Organizational..., Web Marketing, Return on Investment, Digital Strategy, Copywriting, Income Statement, Digital Marketing, SMO, Trade Shows, Newsletters, Non-profits, Marketing, Leadership, Start-ups, Entrepreneurship, Strategy, Nonprofits, Hospitality, Corporate Communications, Small Business, Fundraising, Restaurants, Executive Management, Franchising, Sales, Strategic Planning, Community Outreach, P&L
Education
American University 1983 — 1984
Public Administration
Muhlenberg College 1979 — 1983
Bachelor's degree, Political Science/Economics
Northfield Mount Hermon School 1977 — 1979
HS
National Restaurant Association July 2011 - Present
comScore, Inc. March 2010 - April 2011
Aspen Marketing Services March 2008 - March 2010
Mckesson September 2006 - October 2007
Diamond JO Casino 2003 - 2006
Djem Bank 1995 - 1997
Djem Bank 1995 - 1997
Skills
Performance Tuning, SSIS, Data Warehousing, T-SQL, SSRS, ssas, Analysis Services, Crystal Reports, SharePoint, .NET, Microsoft SQL Server, Relational Databases, Visual Studio, Requirements Gathering, TFS, SDLC, High Availability, Software Development, Stored Procedures, Requirements Analysis, Visio, Data Integration, Agile Methodologies, PL/SQL, Database Admin, Oracle, Access, Analysis, Software Project..., Database Administration
Education
Scrum Alliance 2013 — 2013
Certificate
Belarus Economic University 1994 — 1996
MBA
Belaruski Dzjaržauny Universitet Informatyki i Radyjoelektroniki 1988 — 1993
MS
No More White Bread August 2014 - Present
Nolan Hospitality February 2010 - Present
Fox Valley Food for Health October 2013 - Present
Guy Fieri's Cooking With Kids Foundation April 2012 - March 2014
New York State Restaurant Association Educational Foundation February 2010 - September 2011
Page Productions July 2009 - September 2011
National Restaurant Association February 2005 - November 2010
National Restaurant Association March 2003 - February 2005
NATIONAL RESTAURANT ASSOCIATION January 2001 - March 2003
Elgin Community College January 1999 - January 2001
Skills
Public Relations, Public Speaking, Culinary, Food, Hospitality, Food Safety, Sanitation, Culinary Skills, Food Industry, Event Management, Leadership, Cooking, Restaurants, Menu Development, Food Service, Training, Team Building, Management, Staff Development, Hospitality Management, Recipes, Restaurant Management, Time Management, Inventory Management, Budgets, Culinary Education, Chef, Banquets, Hotels, Fundraising, Wine, Food & Beverage, Cuisine, Program Management, Catering, Fine Dining, Event Planning, Hospitality Industry, P&L, Hiring, Pre-opening, Cost Control, Parties, Nonprofits, Social Media, Strategy
Education
Elgin Community College 1996 — 1998
AAS, Culinary Arts
Detroit Lions May 2014 - Present
Benedetti Solutions April 2009 - May 2014
National Restaurant Association July 2004 - April 2009
Irrigation Association/Irrigation Association Education Foundation 2001 - 2004
Alpha Phi International Fraternity 1999 - 2000
Skills
Legislative Relations, Political Campaigns, Nonprofits, Strategic Communications, Coalitions, Public Relations, Fundraising, Crisis Communications, Government, Media Relations, Management, Politics, Strategic Planning, Non-profits, Grassroots Organizing, Public Affairs
Education
Bowling Green State University
Drew University January 2015 - Present
National Restaurant Association January 2014 - Present
The Juilliard School August 2011 - Present
ARAMARK Higher Education February 2007 - Present
St. Thomas Aquinas College September 2008 - August 2011
PNC Bank Arts Center May 2008 - September 2008
Meadowlands Sports Complex 2003 - 2004
Education
Fairleigh Dickinson University 2004 — 2008
Bachelor of Science, Hotel, Restaurant, and Tourism Management
Systems Definition Inc. January 2004 - Present
National Restaurant Association September 1999 - January 2004
McNeil Technologies October 1998 - September 1999
National Captioning Institute September 1994 - October 1998
Skills
HTML 5, JavaScript, Java, ColdFusion, jQuery, Databases, D3, ExtJS, Hibernate, JSON, Amazon Web Services, HTML5, Flex, SQL, Oracle SQL, MySQL, GWT, SmartGWT, Smartclient, Spring, Web Development, CesiumJS, WebSockets
Education
George Mason University 1990 — 1994
BA, History
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc. September 2014 - Present
Cracker Barrel Foundation January 2014 - Present
National Council of Chain Restaurants November 2005 - Present
TN Hospitality & Tourism Association January 2010 - Present
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc. May 2003 - September 2014
National Restaurant Association January 1999 - May 2003
National Restaurant Association March 1997 - January 1999
U.S. Rep. Tom Petri July 1993 - March 1997
Helicopter Association International August 1992 - December 1992
Skills
Legislative Relations, Legislative Affairs, Public Affairs, Public Policy, Issues Management, Cross-functional Team..., Interdisciplinary..., Reputation Management, Coalitions, Hospitality Industry, State Government, Governmental Affairs, Politics, PAC, Leadership, Strategic Planning, Political Communication, Political Science, Local Government, Legislation, Message Development, Lobbying, Policy, Nonprofits, Government, Government Relations, Political Affairs, Association Management, International Relations, Corporate Social..., Writing, Community Outreach, Non-profits, Policy Analysis, Trade Associations, Community Development, Legislative Research, Constituent Services, Public Relations, Grassroots, Strategy
Education
George Mason University 1999 — 2000
Public Administration
University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh 1988 — 1993
B.A., International Studies, Political Science
University of Cincinnati 1987 — 1988
International Relations
National Restaurant Association January 2014 - Present
Leo Burnett March 2007 - April 2013
Cramer Krasselt March 2006 - March 2007
Ogilvy & Mather March 2003 - March 2006
Skills
Creative Strategy, Digital Strategy, Interactive Marketing, Integrated Marketing, Interactive Advertising, Relationship Marketing, Brand Architecture
Education
DePaul University
National Restaurant Association January 2014 - Present
Insurance Auto Auctions July 2012 - January 2014
Insurance Auto Auctions May 2011 - July 2012
Prescription Solutions June 2010 - May 2011
Innoviant November 2007 - June 2010
Innoviant March 2006 - November 2007
Skills
SSIS, Microsoft SQL Server, T-SQL, SSRS, SQL, Databases, Data Modeling, ASP, Integration, Disaster Recovery, .NET, VBScript, Business Intelligence, Requirements Analysis, SDLC, Data Warehousing
Education
DePaul University 1999 — 2005
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Computer Science
United Educators October 2013 - Present
Appalachian Trail April 2013 - September 2013
The Cheesecake Factory September 2011 - April 2013
National Restaurant Association November 2006 - August 2011
Acadia HCS May 2001 - October 2006
PinnEast Interactive 1998 - August 2001
Colonial Life 1996 - 1998
Skills
Instructional Design, Curriculum Development, Captivate, Dreamweaver, PMP, E-Learning, Instructional Technology, Learning Management..., Blended Learning, HTML, Instructor-led Training, Multimedia
Education
Georgia Institute of Technology 2014 — 2018
Master's degree, Computer Science
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 2005 — 2007
MA, Instructional Technology
University of South Carolina-Columbia 1992 — 1996
BA, English
Northern Trust Corporation October 2013 - Present
ELECTRONIC KNOWLEDGE INTERCHANGE, INC January 2005 - October 2013
National Restaurant Association January 2010 - January 2011
International Pharmaceutical Company January 2009 - January 2010
Government January 2005 - January 2009
Insurance Industry January 2003 - January 2005
HARDSFOT Solutions January 2001 - January 2005
zurich 2004 - 2005
Lotus Notes Developer January 2001 - January 2003
Skills
Software Project..., Business Analysis, Websphere, LotusScript, IT Strategy, Lotus Domino, Architecture, Integration, XML, Microsoft SQL Server, JavaScript, Requirements Gathering, Requirements Analysis, SQL, Microsoft Office..., Software Development
Education
Universidad Nacional Experimental Politécnica 'Antonio José de Sucre' 1992 — 2000
Cheonggang Academy
BS, Systems Engineering
Heartland Payment Systems July 2012 - Present
National Restaurant Association December 2008 - July 2012
Gilbert & Associates, Inc. July 2006 - November 2008
Cracker Barrel June 2001 - July 2006
Shoney's Inc. December 1998 - June 2001
Skills
Marketing, Leadership, Human Resources, Restaurants, Organizational..., Team Leadership, Team Building, Employee Benefits, Strategic Planning, Retail, Hospitality, Food, Franchising, Product Development, Income Statement, Food Service, Entrepreneurship, Business Analysis, Inventory Management, Restaurant Management, Management, Analysis, Account Management, Purchasing, Multi-unit, Sales Management, Finance, Food & Beverage, Budgets, Profit, Sales, Training
Education
Florida State University - College of Business 1977 — 1978
Hotel & Restaurant Administration, Hotel & Restaurant Administration
National Restaurant Association August 2009 - Present
American Program Bureau September 2008 - May 2009
AARP May 2002 - August 2008
Skills
Non-profits, Event Planning, Special Events, Event Management, Entertainment, Budgeting, Management, Public Speaking, Budgets, Fundraising, Strategic Planning, Nonprofits, Public Relations, Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Customer Service, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Communications
Education
Dickinson College 1993 — 1997
Bachelor of Arts, Policy Studies
Cramer-Krasselt May 2006 - Present
UR Chicago magazine 2007 - 2008
National Restaurant Association 2006 - 2006
McDougal Littell 2004 - 2005
Skills
Advertising, Social Media, Digital Marketing, Integrated Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Event Planning, Creative Direction, Copywriting
Education
Columbia College Chicago 1999 — 2006
Fiction Writing, Fiction, Creative Non-Fiction, Theater
National Restaurant Association September 2014 - Present
SXSW September 2011 - Present
National Restaurant Association March 2013 - September 2014
National Restaurant Association June 2011 - March 2013
Self August 2008 - January 2013
826DC October 2009 - December 2011
J-Lab September 2008 - June 2011
NPR June 2009 - August 2009
J-Lab August 2008 - June 2009
Investigative Reporting Workshop 2009 - 2009
Skills
WordPress, SEO, Multimedia, Social Media, Journalism, Blogging, Web Design, User Experience, Storytelling, InDesign, Social Networking, Copy Editing, PowerPoint, HTML, AP Style, Public Speaking, Graphic Design, Dreamweaver, Photoshop, Final Cut Pro, Flash, CSS, CMS, Photography, Adobe Creative Suite, Content Management, Video Editing, Marketing Communications, Copywriting, Interaction Design, Drupal, Adobe Audition, Writing, Illustrator, Camera, Video, Mobile Design, OmniGraffle, Agile Methodologies, Certified Scrum Master..., Google Analytics, Advertising, Content Strategy
Education
American University 2008 — 2009
Master of Arts (M.A.), Journalism and Public Affairs
Texas State University 2006 — 2008
Bachelor's, Mass Communication (Print Journalism) and Political Science
Texas State University 2006 — 2008
Bachelors, Mass Communication
American Chemistry Council 2009 - 2015
Altria Corporate Services, Inc 2001 - 2009
National Restaurant Association 1988 - 2001
Paul Simon for President 1987 - 1988
Skills
Grassroots Organizing, Public Policy, Public Affairs, Coalition Development, State Government, Legislation, Politics, Fundraising, Government, Strategic Planning, Legislative Relations, Coalitions, Crisis Communications, Foreign Policy, Grassroots Organization, Political Management, Community Outreach, Strategic Communications, Speech Writing, Corporate Social..., Nonprofits, Lobbying, Public Relations, Strategy, Internal Communications, Budgets, Message Development, Leadership, Program Management, Corporate Communications, Political Campaigns, Media Relations, Policy Analysis, Political Consulting, Political Communication, Management, Spokesperson, Governmental Affairs, Association Management, Crisis Management, Political Strategy, Public Administration, Federal Government, Grassroots
Education
Drew University
B.A., Economics and Political Science
Society for Human Resource Management 1996 - 2000
National Restaurant Association July 1994 - February 1996
Education
Clemson University 1992 — 1994
Penn State University 1988 — 1992
BA, Psychology
EY September 2014 - Present
Accenture August 2008 - September 2014
SmithBucklin 2005 - June 2008
National Restaurant Association September 1999 - May 2005
ONEAC Corporation January 1991 - September 1999
Skills
Marketing Strategy, Marketing Communications, Crisis Communications, Integrated Marketing, Sponsorship, Public Relations, Email Marketing, Event Management, Marketing, B2B Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Advertising, Corporate Communications, Event Planning
Education
Central Michigan University
Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Marketing/Marketing Management, General
National Restaurant Association 1997 - Present
Education
The University of North Dakota 1992 — 1993
Master of Arts, Economics
Concordia College 1987 — 1991
Bachelor of Arts, Economics and Political Science
Beam Suntory August 2014 - Present
Discover Financial Services July 2014 - August 2014
Beam Suntory June 2014 - August 2014
mcgarrybowen May 2014 - May 2014
Beam April 2014 - April 2014
Briggs Healthcare January 2014 - April 2014
Draftfcb October 2013 - December 2013
Society of Actuaries September 2013 - October 2013
Loyola University Health System August 2013 - September 2013
National Restaurant Association March 2013 - May 2013
Skills
Logo Design, Brochures, Graphic Design, Graphics, Illustration, Advertising, Mac, Layout, Typography, Pre-press, Branding & Identity, Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, PowerPoint, Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Word, Image Editing, Corporate Identity, Photography, Art Direction, Posters, QuarkXPress, Packaging, Catalogs, Direct Mail, Typesetting, PC, Keynote, Keyword Research, Project Coordination, Dreamweaver, Word, Print Production, Visual Communication, Brand Development, Logos, Flyers, Print Collateral, Banners, Logo Development, Press Checks, Large Format, Corporate Branding, Concept Development, Adobe Acrobat, Creative Direction, Vector Illustration
Education
Columbia College Chicago 2001 — 2005
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Graphic Design
Abbott Molecular November 2003 - Present
Vysis November 2003 - July 2006
Johnny's IceHouse 2002 - 2004
National Restaurant Association 2000 - 2002
Bitter End Yacht Club 1994 - January 2000
Education
Michigan State University 2004 — 2006
Medical Technology-Molecular Diagnostics
College of DuPage
Certification, Pharmacy Technician
Chicago Board of Education March 2014 - June 2014
National Restaurant Association January 2014 - March 2014
Rotary International Evanston, IL October 2013 - January 2014
National Able Network October 2012 - January 2013
PROS ARTS STUDIO June 2010 - December 2010
QUINTANA, INC May 2008 - April 2010
Chicago Public Schools September 2001 - October 2006
INTERNATIONAL SURVEY RESEARCH LLC April 1996 - July 2000
Skills
Conflict Resolution, Public Speaking, Organizational..., Inventory Management, Strategic Planning, Team Building, Interviews, Event Management, Training, Human Resources, Project Planning
Education
Columbia College Chicago
M.A in Arts, Entertainment & Media Management
University of Illinois at Chicago
B.A, Communications & Theatre
Cathedral High school
Marathon Therapeutics of Richmond 2012 - 2014
River North Massage Therapy Center 2011 - 2011
Pacific College of Oriental Medicine 2010 - 2010
Athletico 2005 - 2010
American Student Dental Association 2002 - 2004
National Restaurant Association 1992 - 1996
Skills
Microsoft Office, iMIS, Raiser's Edge, Voyager, Vocus
Education
George Mason University 1988 — 1992
B.A., Political Science and Government
Chicago Housing Authority May 2008 - Present
Chicago Housing Authority February 2006 - May 2008
Chicago Housing Authority April 2003 - February 2006
Chicago Housing Authority November 2000 - April 2003
Illinois Institute of Technology September 1999 - November 2000
American Dental Hygienists' Association January 1998 - September 1999
National Restaurant Association July 1996 - January 1998
Skills
Grants, Management, Public Policy, Community Development, Volunteer Management, Large-scale Event..., Employee Engagement, Community Outreach, Nonprofits, Affordable Housing, Fundraising, Public Speaking, Budgets, Policy Analysis, Program Management, Large Scale Events, Policy, Government, Customer Service, Proposal Writing, Organizational..., Grant Writing, Program Development, Program Evaluation, Social Services, Training, Leadership Development, Strategic Planning
Education
Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management 2012 — 2012
Certificates, Non-Profit Finance & Measuring Impact
Loyola University of Chicago 2004 — 2004
Certificate, Project Management
DePaul University 1995 — 1997
Master's, Public Service Administration
Michigan State University 1990 — 1994
Bachelor's, Political Science Public Administration
National Restaurant Association September 2010 - Present
HAVI Logistics North America January 2005 - September 2010
AIU Online September 2004 - December 2004
JP Morgan Chase July 2003 - August 2004
Elgin Community College November 2002 - June 2003
BBDP Inc January 2001 - October 2002
BITECH 1996 - 1998
Skills
Microsoft SQL Server, SQL
Education
Bharathidasan University 1995 — 1997
Masters, Computer Applications
Anna University 1987 — 1989
Masters, Applied Mathematics
National Restaurant Association October 2011 - Present
U.S. CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION December 2009 - October 2011
SNACK FOOD ASSOCIATION March 2000 - July 2009
FAIRFAX COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT June 1995 - June 2000
VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH February 1990 - June 1995
KERN COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT December 1980 - December 1988
Skills
Food Safety and..., Manufacturing Plant..., Regulatory Compliance, Risk Management, Environmental Health, Food Safety Education, Hazard Analysis..., Good Agriculture..., 3-A Sanitary Standards, Food Safety and Risk..., Milk Sanitation..., Inspection, Sanitation, GMP, HACCP, Food Industry
Education
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo
Bachelor of Science Degree, Biology and Chemistry
California State University-Bakersfield
Not Completed, Public Administration
De Anza College
Associate of Arts Degree, Biology and Chemistry
homestead High School
Florida Gulf Coast University August 2014 - Present
National Restaurant Association 1989 - Present
Chops City Grill January 2012 - February 2015
Holland America Line March 2009 - December 2011
Florida Restaurant Association June 1984 - December 2011
Residensea 2005 - 2006
Johnson & Wales University 2000 - 2005
Cuisine Management, Inc. 1977 - 1999
Skills
Restaurants, Public Speaking, Team Building, Public Relations, Resort operations, Club management ( CMAA), Resorts, Budgets, Food & Beverage, Event Planning, Hospitality Management, Management Training..., Customer Service, Training, Hospitality Industry, Fine Dining, Culinary Skills, Catering, Management, Hospitality, Food, Restaurant Management, Menu Development, Banquets, Leadership, Cuisine, Pre-opening, Hotel Management, Food Service, Wine, Revenue Analysis, Event Management, Recipes, Micros, New Restaurant Openings, Tourism, Meeting Planning, MICROS
Education
Cornell University 1970 — 1974
B.S., Hotel Administration
Cornell University School of Hotel Administration 1970 — 1974
Bachelor's degree, Hotel Administration
University of Virginia 1964 — 1966
Liberal arts
National Restaurant Association 2010 - Present
SODEXO (former SODEXHO) 2002 - 2008
Sodexo 1998 - 2002
Marriott International 1987 - 1998
Education
Harvard Law School 1980 — 1983
Doctor of Law (JD)
Duke University
National Restaurant Association April 2014 - Present
National Restaurant Association July 2012 - April 2014
Edifecs August 2009 - May 2012
Allstate February 2007 - August 2009
BCBSNC July 2004 - February 2007
Skills
SDLC, Quality Center, Requirements Gathering, Requirements Analysis, Testing
Education
Cleveland State University 2000 — 2002
Masters, Science
Karnatak University 1995 — 1999
Bachelors, Industrial Production
International Interior Design Association October 2010 - Present
National Restaurant Association January 2001 - August 2010
American Society of Clinical Pathology January 1999 - January 2001
Skills
Accounting, Great Plains Software, Financial Reporting, Financial Statements, Customer Service, Budgets, Accounts Receivable, Business Development, Financial Analysis, Strategic Planning, Finance, Payroll, Microsoft Excel, Nonprofits, Forecasting, QuickBooks, Microsoft Office, New Business Development, Financial Accounting, Internal Controls, Team Building, Leadership, Account Management, Project Management, Hospitality, Budgeting
Education
Dominican University
BA
@properties April 2015 - Present
Land Rover Hinsdale August 2014 - April 2015
National Restaurant Association February 2014 - May 2014
Xerox Business Solutions, LLC February 2013 - November 2013
Bloomingdale's November 2012 - January 2013
Navy Pier Inc. July 2011 - January 2012
Hertz Local Edition February 2011 - October 2011
MPEA/Navy Pier December 2008 - July 2011
Fed Ex Office January 2008 - October 2008
Museum of Science and Industry April 2007 - January 2008
Skills
Office Administration, Customer Service, Training, Management, Time Management, Sales, Call Centers, Troubleshooting, Insurance, Outlook, Marketing, PowerPoint, Microsoft Office, Social Networking, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Data Entry, Team Building
Education
Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry University 2010 — 2012
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Marketing
Chicago State University 2005 — 2009
Bachelors, Business Administration, Marketing
Empereon Marketing October 2015 - Present
National Restaurant Association October 2012 - September 2015
Signature Breads, Inc. May 2009 - September 2012
Embassy Suites Biltmore August 2007 - December 2008
Pointe Hilton Tapatio Cliffs Resort March 2003 - August 2007
Pointe Hilton Resorts March 2002 - November 2003
Pointe Hilton Squaw Peak Resort January 2000 - March 2002
Pointe Hilton Resorts March 1995 - July 2000
Skills
Human Resources, Employee Relations, Benefits Administration, Hotels, HRIS, Employee Engagement, Hospitality, Hotel Management, Management, Onboarding, Project Management, Recruiting, Time Management
Education
Glendale Community College 1998 — 1999
High School
LISBI Guatemala 1989 — 1993
Bachelor’s Degree, Bachelors in Administration
PVCC
Spokane Produce, Inc. August 2005 - Present
National Restaurant Association 2005 - 2013
ACF Chefs de Cuisine of the Inland Northwest 1997 - 2013
The Davenport Hotel October 2002 - September 2005
Skills
Food Safety, Food, Cooking, Customer Service, Customer Relations, PowerPoint, Word, Food & Beverage, Excel, Microsoft Office, Team Building, Hospitality, Purchasing, Cost Control, Coaching, Menu Development, Culinary, Hiring, Catering, Product Development, Problem Solving, Sanitation, HACCP, Hospitality Management, Hospitality Industry, Recipes, Banquets, Resorts, Hotels, Culinary Management, Culinary Education, Food Quality, Restaurant Management, Sauces, Food Industry, Recipe Testing, Menu Costing, Food Cost Management, Fine Dining, Gourmet, Food Cost Analysis, Food Science, Food Preparation, Serve Safe Certified
Education
Interface College-Spokane 2010 — 2011
Spokane Community College 1997 — 1999
Associate of Arts and Sciences (AAS), Culinary Arts
Chartwells School Dining Services K12 March 2014 - Present
National Restaurant Association 2000 - Present
Hollywood Wings 2009 - 2011
Chartwells School Dining Services K12 2003 - 2009
Crowne Plaza Chicago Metro 2001 - 2003
Hyatt Regency McCormick Place 2000 - 2001
Skills
Food Service Management..., Graphic Design, Computer Literate, Team Motivator, Self Starter, Self Driven, Self-driven, Banquets, Hotel Management, Team Building, Menu Development, Hospitality Management, Food & Beverage, Hospitality, Hospitality Industry, Fine Dining, Food Service, Hotels, Income Statement, Restaurant Management, Sanitation, Culinary Skills, Event Planning, Catering, Event Management, Training, ServSafe Instructor, Food, Restaurants, Leadership, Food Safety, ServSafe, Profit, Food Industry, Food Cost Management, Budgets, Menu Costing, Cooking, P&L, Wine, Recipes, Cuisine, Food Quality, Purchasing, Inventory Management
Education
Chicago State University 1996 — 2000
Bachelor's degree, Hospitality Administration/Management
Chicago State University 1996 — 2000
Bachelor's degree, Hospitality Administration/Management
Taylor Farms July 2014 - Present
National Restaurant Association March 2013 - July 2014
EPIC Academy December 2012 - March 2013
Roger Williams University, School of Law August 2012 - October 2012
United Natural Foods January 2012 - August 2012
Roca Editorial (Barcelona eBooks) January 2012 - June 2012
Ministerio de Educación September 2010 - June 2011
Smith College Imaging Center September 2007 - May 2010
Interlink Books June 2009 - August 2009
East Bay Newspapers January 2007 - August 2009
Skills
Proofreading, Editing, Books, Publicity, Spanish, Public Speaking, Microsoft Office, Portuguese, System Administration, Catalan, English, Teaching, Copy Editing, Blogging, Editorial, Creative Writing, Journalism, Social Media, Adobe Acrobat, Press Releases, Marketing, Research
Education
Columbia University - Graduate School of Journalism 2010 — 2010
Post-graduate, Columbia Publishing Course
Smith College 2006 — 2010
B.A., English and Spanish
Universitat de Barcelona 2008 — 2009
Bachelor of Arts, Spanish language and culture
Self Employed November 2014 - Present
Renner's Grill February 2001 - November 2014
Trianon Restaurant January 1994 - January 2001
National Restaurant Association 1995 - 1995
Skills
Food & Beverage, Hospitality Industry, Restaurant Management, Business Development, Beverage Industry, Hospitality Management, Restaurants, Customer Service, Fine Dining, Management, Alcoholic Beverages, Information Technology, POS, Quality Assurance, Restaurant Reviews, Restaurant Marketing, Food, Event Planning, Hospitality, Inventory Management, Menu Development, Sales, Catering, Strategic Planning
Education
Benson Polytechnic High School: Portland, Oregon
Chemeketa Community College
High School
Lincoln High School: Portland, Oregon
HERE, a Nokia company November 2013 - Present
National Restaurant Association January 2013 - November 2013
National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation November 2011 - January 2013
Matushek, Nilles, & Sinars, L.L.C. January 2011 - November 2011
United States Senator Roland W. Burris (D-IL) March 2009 - November 2010
United States Senator Barack Obama (D-IL) May 2007 - August 2007
Skills
Non-profits, Event Planning, Community Outreach, Event Management, Public Relations, Social Media, Volunteer Management, Office Administration, Project Management, Web Content Management, Nonprofits, Government, Management, Microsoft Excel, Editing
Education
DePaul University 2012 — 2013
Project Management Certificate Program
Universidad del Pacífico (PE) 2008 — 2008
International Human Rights
Illinois State University 2005 — 2007
Bachelor of Science, Politics and Government, Public Relations
NEGOCIA - Centre international de formation à la vente et à la négociation commerciale 2006 — 2006
International Marketing
National Restaurant Association March 2011 - Present
American Residential Services June 2004 - March 2011
Official Airline Guide July 2000 - June 2004
Allscripts Healthcare Solutions, Inc July 1995 - July 2000
Skills
jQuery, .NET, XML, C#, Microsoft SQL Server
Education
University of Illinois at Chicago
Master of Science, Mathematical Computer Science
Fudan University 1987 — 1991
Bachelor of Science, Applied Mathematics
Congress of Neurological Surgeons August 2015 - Present
National Restaurant Association September 2014 - August 2015
Alzheimer's Association December 2012 - September 2014
The Pittsburgh Foundation April 2011 - August 2012
Bloomfield-Garfield Corporation September 2008 - August 2012
Eastside Neighborhood Employment Center September 2008 - August 2012
Skills
US GAAP, Nonprofits, Fundraising, Non-profits, Budgets, Public Speaking, Grant Writing, Microsoft Office, Financial Reporting, QuickBooks, Research, Grants, Community Outreach, Microsoft Excel, Strategic Planning, Program Development, Event Planning, Community Development, Event Management, Editing, Organizational..., Customer Service, Marketing Communications, Auditing
Education
DePaul University 2012 — 2013
Master of Science (MS), Accounting
University of Pittsburgh 2005 — 2010
BS, Economics
Avendra LLC August 2012 - Present
Marriott International November 2009 - August 2012
Marriott International March 2008 - November 2009
Noeon SARL September 2006 - August 2007
10x Media February 2006 - March 2006
National Restaurant Association April 2005 - August 2005
Skills
PowerPoint, Access, Microsoft Excel, SharePoint, Financial Analysis, Finance, Data Analysis, HTML, Photoshop, HTML + CSS, Swift, iOS, Python, JavaScript, Market Research, Google Analytics, Microsoft Word, Marketing Strategy, Management, Strategy
Education
General Assembly 2014 — 2015
Mobile Development
University of Maryland - Robert H. Smith School of Business 2008 — 2011
MBA
Brigham Young University 2003 — 2005
Bachelor of Arts, Communications: Public Relations Emphasis
Barnes & Noble August 2012 - Present
National Restaurant Association March 1999 - Present
Michigan State University January 1982 - Present
City of East Lansing, Michgan, Loudoun County, Virginia January 1990 - August 2012
Pinecrest Townhouses January 1990 - January 2012
Skills
Team Building, Management, Inventory Management, Team Leadership, Leadership, Food Service, Culinary Skills, Sales
Education
Michigan State University
Advertising, Marketing, English
Central Michigan University
Business Administration and Management, General
Lansing Community College
Geriatrics
West USA Realty, Scottsdale, AZ March 2013 - Present
Sunbelt Business Brokers January 2006 - December 2010
Premier Crew Restaurant Services 1990 - 2000
National Restaurant Association 1974 - 1980
Skills
Selling, Real Estate, Sales, Sales Operations, Real Property, Brokerage, Franchising, Business Valuation, Small Business, Franchise Consulting, Business Acquisition
Education
The University of North Dakota 1976 — 1979
Master of Science (MS), Marketing Education and Marketing
Cornell University 1962 — 1966
Bachelor of Science (BS), Hotel and Restaurant Mangement, A
National Restaurant Association April 2015 - Present
Starbucks February 2013 - Present
customer service Rep 2012 - 2012
Skills
Customer Service, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Leadership, Time Management, Sales, Social Media, Public Speaking, Management
Education
Boston University 2003 — 2007
Bachelor's Degree, Computer Science
Panasonic August 2005 - Present
National Restaurant Association August 1997 - May 2005
Martin-Brower June 1986 - July 1997
Skills
National Account..., Relationship Management, Sales Management, Marketing Strategy, Team Management, Food Service
Education
DePaul University 1981 — 1983
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Marketing
University of Oregon 1978 — 1981
undergraduate studies, Marketing