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Gecko Hospitality Employees
Ruby Tuesday October 2014 - Present
Ruby Tuesday June 2013 - October 2014
Ruby Tuesday June 2012 - June 2013
Lone Star Steakhouse November 2008 - June 2012
Gecko Hospitality March 2006 - November 2008
Lone Star 2001 - 2006
Lone Star 1995 - 2001
Skills
Sales Management, Income Statement, Team Building, Sales, Restaurants, Franchising, Profit, Food & Beverage, Hospitality, Account Management, Strategic Planning, New Business Development, Cold Calling, Customer Service, Food, Management, Leadership, Training, Inventory Management, Time Management, Operations Management, Recruiting, Coaching, Business Planning, Hospitality Management, Marketing Strategy, Customer Satisfaction, Merchandising, Hiring, Marketing, P&L, P&L Management, Retail
Education
Missouri State University 1997 — 1998
Marketing, Management
University of Central Arkansas 1993 — 1997
Marketing, Management
Gecko Hospitality December 2013 - December 2014
Cooper's Hawk Winery and Restaurants March 2012 - December 2013
Mullen's Bar and Grill September 2010 - December 2011
Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants November 1998 - September 2010
Skills
Food & Beverage, Restaurant Management, Restaurants, Menu Development, Food Service, Fine Dining, New Restaurant Openings, Banquets, Wine, Food, Culinary Skills, Hospitality, Hospitality Management, Micros, P&L, Labor Control
Education
Northern Illinois University 1993 — 1996
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA)
University of Illinois at Chicago 1992 — 1993
Gecko Hospitality June 2013 - Present
Talent ARC LLC April 2010 - June 2013
Skills
Interviews, Management, Training, Sales, Human Resources, Coaching, Hiring, Networking, Sales Management, Onboarding, Team Building, Leadership, Employee Training, Employee Relations, CRM, Social Networking, Internet Recruiting, Career Development, Direct Sales, Cross-functional Team..., Negotiation, Team Leadership, New Business Development, Sales Operations, Restaurant Management, Restaurants, Hospitality, Hospitality Management, Hospitality Industry, New Restaurant Openings, Food & Beverage, Headhunter, Culinary Management, Fine Dining, Recruiting, Casual Dining, Fast Casual
Education
Michigan State University 1995 — 2000
Bachelor of Arts
Grosse Pointe North 1992 — 1995
Main Course Recruitment September 2012 - Present
Gecko Hospitality October 2010 - November 2012
Outback Steakhouse May 2006 - August 2010
Buffalos Southwest Cafe February 2002 - January 2006
Lucas Enterprises March 1989 - February 2002
Skills
Restaurants, Restaurant Management, Food & Beverage, Franchising, Hospitality Industry, Hotels, Hospitality Management, Menu Development, Fine Dining
Education
University of Southern California 1971 — 1975
Accounting
Lakewood High School
Accounting and Business/Management
Gecko Hospitality April 2014 - Present
Rodan and Fields Dermatologists July 2013 - Present
TGI Fridays March 2010 - April 2014
Circuit City July 2008 - March 2009
Fidelity Investments January 2006 - June 2008
TGI Fridays 2003 - 2006
Target 1996 - 1999
Skills
Certified Internet..., Certified Diversity..., Advanced Certified..., Recruiting, Hiring, Interviews, Hospitality, Leadership, Customer Service, Food, Customer Satisfaction, Microsoft Office, Social Networking, Team Leadership, Microsoft Excel, Human Resources
Education
American University
MS, HRM
James Madison University
BS, Physical Education- Sports Management
Robert E Lee High School
WheelHouse Resource Partners May 2012 - Present
Kenexa April 2011 - May 2012
HLP Solutions November 2007 - April 2011
HLP Solutions November 2007 - April 2011
Gecko Hospitality May 2007 - November 2007
Main Event Entertainment June 2006 - May 2007
Hallmark Rehabilitation/Travelmark Staffing March 2005 - April 2006
Lantana Golf Club July 2002 - March 2005
Skills
Applicant Tracking..., Talent Acquisition, Recruiting, Internet Recruiting, Sourcing, Interviews, Executive Search, Screening, Leadership, Technical Recruiting, Cold Calling, Staffing Services, Full-life Cycle..., Account Management, Start-ups, Training, RPO, Permanent Placement, IT Recruitment, Resume, Boolean Searching, Interview Preparation, Candidate Generation, Salary Negotiation, Contractor Placement
Education
Friendswood High School
University of North Texas 2001 — 2003
Bachelor of Science, Criminal Justice
AIRS 2009 — 2009
CIR Certification
EatZ & Associates November 2005 - Present
Gecko Hospitality 2004 - 2011
O'Traina''s Lakeside Eatery & Tavern July 1991 - June 2004
Oregano's Corner Cafe 1999 - 2000
Subway Sandwiches and Salads February 1987 - June 1991
Skills
Reviewing Financials, Negotiating Contracts, valuing businesses, Franchising, Restaurants, Lease Negotiations, Ownership, Contract Management, Restaurant Management, Franchise Consulting, Food & Beverage, Hospitality, Menu Development, Food Service, Income Statement, Banquets
Education
Purdue University 1982 — 1986
BS, Restaurant Management
Purdue University 1982 — 1986
Business, Restaurant Management
Gecko Hospitality November 2012 - Present
journeychurch of Myrtle Beach September 2009 - November 2012
Edward Jones September 2008 - September 2009
Bob Evans August 1990 - September 2008
Skills
Restaurant Management, Income Statement, Recruiting, Restaurants, Multi-unit, Food & Beverage, Hospitality, Employee Relations, Food Service, Sales, Food, Food Safety, Culinary Skills, Process Scheduler, Menu Development, Fine Dining, Hiring, Hospitality Management, Payroll, Catering, Customer Satisfaction, Employee Training, Hospitality Industry, P&L, Time Management, P&L Management, Hotel Management, New Restaurant Openings, Banquets, Hotels, Revenue Analysis, Resorts, Training, Cost Control, Forecasting, Leadership, Operations Management, Wine, Pre-opening, Budgets, Cooking, Bartending, Purchasing, Micros, Human Resources, Event Management, Onboarding, Event Planning, Management, POS
Education
Purdue University Calumet 1986 — 1989
Business Management
Urban Plates February 2015 - Present
Sequoia Consulting Group, LLC October 2014 - February 2015
Impact Solutions, LLC January 2014 - September 2014
Gecko Hospitality January 2012 - January 2014
Tutti Fruitti Frozen Yogurt April 2011 - November 2011
Skills
Restaurant Management, Restaurants, Food Service, Menu Development, Food & Beverage, Hospitality Management, Hospitality, Catering, Hotels, Management, Training, Customer Satisfaction, Team Building, Marketing, Retail, Event Management, Coaching, Sales, Customer Service, Budgets, Inventory Management, Profit, Process Scheduler, New Restaurant Openings, Multi-unit, Food, Leadership, Hiring, Recruiting, Time Management, Employee Relations, Multi-Unit
Education
Palomar College 2009 — 2011
Business Admin
Specialized Staffing and Industry Recruiters October 2008 - Present
Gecko Hospitality March 2008 - September 2008
Restaurant Holding Services LLP August 2005 - January 2008
Skills
Human Resources, Staffing Services, Temporary Staffing, Permanent Staffing, Boolean Searching, Boolean Logic, Sourcing, Database Administration, Employee Database..., Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Social Networking, Twitter, Foursquare, Applicant Tracking...
Education
Greensburg Salem High School
University of Pittsburgh
Washington and Jefferson College
Main Street Magic, LLC October 2014 - Present
Shoot for the Stars Academy July 2013 - September 2014
Carolina Family Practice August 2012 - September 2012
Martini Chiropractic Center April 2009 - August 2012
Gecko Hospitality September 2005 - April 2009
RBC Centura Bank August 2001 - September 2004
Skills
Customer Service, Insurance, Hiring, Social Networking, Recruiting, Interviews, Microsoft Office, Hospitality, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Blogging, Training, Coaching, Team Building
Education
Liberty University 2013 — 2016
Bachelor of Business Health Care Management with a minor in Accounting
Liberty University 2013 — 2015
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Health/Health Care Administration/Management
Nash Community College 2005 — 2008
Medical Billing and Coding
Mayfield Woods and Howard High
Cutthroat Kitchen 2014 - 2014
Bobby D's Bar-B-Q Pit at the English Kitchen January 2011 - 2013
Gecko Hospitality July 2011 - September 2012
Kat's Kitchen Catering 2009 - July 2012
Marjorie Poore Productions July 2007 - July 2011
UNLV 2007 - 2010
Skills
Catering, Chef, Hospitality Management, Food & Beverage, Hospitality, Fine Dining, Hotels, Hospitality Industry, Banquets, Restaurant Management, Restaurants, Pre-opening, Food Service, Culinary Skills, Time Management, Menu Development, Food, Inventory Management, Customer Satisfaction, Cuisine, Training, Wine, Resorts
Education
University of Nevada-Las Vegas 2008 — 2010
Bachelor of Science, Hospitality Management
International Culinary School at the Art Institute of Las Vegas 2007 — 2008
Associates of Science, Culinary Arts
Robert Half Technology January 2015 - Present
Eliassen Group March 2014 - January 2015
Helios Clinical Resources July 2013 - March 2014
inVentiv Health Clinical October 2009 - June 2013
MAP Staffing Solutions Group October 2008 - October 2009
Gecko Hospitality February 2006 - March 2009
IHOP March 2005 - November 2005
Le Cordon Bleu September 2003 - February 2004
POMODORO, INC. December 1999 - January 2004
Skills
Recruiting, CRO, Pharmaceutical Industry, Clinical Development, Clinical Research, Healthcare, Networking, Applicant Tracking..., Talent Acquisition, Leadership, SAS programming, Human Resources, Pharmaceutics, CDISC, Employee Benefits, Interviews, Management, New Business Development, Vendor Management, Executive Search, Program Management, Technical Recruiting, Internet Recruiting, Employee Relations, Sourcing, CRM, Temporary Placement, Talent Management, College Recruiting, Onboarding, Contract Recruitment, Staffing Services, Screening, Hiring, Employee Training, Screening Resumes, Benefits Negotiation, Training
Education
Saint Joseph's University 2011 — 2013
MBA, Pharmaceutical & Healthcare Marketing MBA for Executives / Erivan K. Haub School of Business
The Culinary Institute of America 1997 — 1998
AOS, Culinary Arts Management
School of Oriental and African Studies, U. of London 1994 — 1995
Graduate Diploma, Southeast Asian Studies
University of Oxford 1993 — 1995
MA Studies, Southeast Asian Arts
University of Virginia 1989 — 1993
BA, Psychology
St. Paul's School 1986 — 1989
HS, Cum Laude
Gecko Hospitality July 2014 - Present
Southern Texas PGA June 2013 - June 2014
Pacific Northwest Golf Association & Washington State Golf Association February 2009 - June 2013
PGA of America May 2007 - October 2008
Skills
Golf, Tournaments, Sports Marketing, Event Management, Sports Management, Ticket Sales, Hospitality, Championship Setup, Event Planning, Sports, Sponsorship, Marking, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Volunteer Management, Graphic Design, Microsoft Office, Golf Course Management, Public Speaking, Merchandising, Retail, Rules of Golf..., Course Marking, Restaurant Management, Hospitality Management
Education
Michigan State University 2006 — 2008
B.A., Human Resources/Business Management
Michigan State University 2004 — 2008
Bachelor's Degree, Business Management and Human Resources
Gecko Hospitality 2012 - Present
Skills
Food Service, Menu Development, Catering, Food, Hiring, Profit, New Restaurant Openings, Culinary Skills, Fine Dining, Revenue Analysis, Banquets, Customer Satisfaction, Employee Training, Bartending, Sales, Hotel Management, P&L Management, Wine, Marketing, Labor Control, Chef
Education
Southwest Missouri State University
Gecko Hospitality November 2005 - Present
United Airlines November 1995 - November 2005
Skills
Hospitality, Catering, Restaurants, Food & Beverage, Process Scheduler, Event Planning, Menu Development, Budgets, Inventory Management, Employee Relations, Recruiting, Hiring, Hospitality Management, Training, Customer Satisfaction, Hospitality Industry, Restaurant Management, Management, Food Service, Leadership, Hotels, Culinary Skills, Food, Employee Training, Fine Dining
Education
College of DuPage
Graphic Design
Delta College
Bankers Life Insurance April 2015 - Present
Fire+Wine March 2012 - Present
EHS Hospitality April 2013 - July 2013
Gecko Hospitality February 2010 - April 2013
DWGHR Hospitality Recruiters October 2009 - February 2010
Famous Dave's September 2004 - 2008
Buca di Beppo 1997 - 2004
Brinker International dba Chili's 1995 - 1997
Skills
Certified Personell..., Certified Corporate..., Hospitality, Restaurants, Franchising, Restaurant Management, Menu Development, Hospitality Industry, Food & Beverage, Culinary Skills, Catering, Fine Dining, Recruiting, Food Service, Team Building, Hotels, Resorts, Interviews, Training, Customer Satisfaction, Hotel Management, Hiring, Event Planning, Employee Training, Income Statement, Food, Tourism, Event Management, Profit, Management, Banquets, Employee Relations, Budgets, Pre-opening, Customer Service, Multi-unit, Hospitality Management, Time Management, Wine, New Restaurant Openings, Cuisine, Revenue Analysis, Micros, ServSafe, Labor Control, Leadership, Cost Control, Sanitation, Cooking, Inventory Management
Education
National-Louis University 1982 — 1984
Bachelors, Human Services
Illinois Central College 1979 — 1981
Associates of Arts, Marketing
Gecko Hospitality April 2012 - Present
TGI Fridays April 2011 - April 2012
Texas Roadhouse March 2007 - May 2011
Wendys International 2002 - 2005
Skills
Bartending, Communication, Organizational...
Education
Community College of Beaver County
General Studies
Gecko Hospitality January 2015 - March 2015
The Edcomm Group Banker's Academy August 2013 - January 2015
Two Technologies August 2012 - August 2013
The Preston Group January 2012 - August 2012
The Edcomm Group Banker's Academy January 2009 - December 2011
The Edcomm Group Banker's Academy January 2009 - November 2011
Aurora Capital May 2004 - January 2009
Team Enterprises May 2002 - February 2004
Canon Business Solutions June 2000 - January 2002
Skills
Client Development, Recruiting, Training, Consulting, Sales, Business Development, LinkedIn, College Recruiting, Alumni Relations, Athletics, Marketing Strategy, Market Research, Sales Management, International Sales, Product Marketing, Computer Hardware, Customer Satisfaction, RFID+, Software Project..., Solution Selling, Strategic Partnerships, CRM, Strategic Planning, Business Intelligence, Leadership, Vendor Management, Strategy, Management, Project Management, Contract Negotiation, Team Leadership, Process Improvement, Program Management, Team Building, Software Documentation, New Business Development, Marketing, Analysis, Account Management, Business Analysis, Sales Operations, Cross-functional Team..., Mobile Devices, Networking, Customer Service, Salesforce.com, Direct Sales, Start-ups, Security, Competitive Analysis
Education
Saint Joseph's University - Erivan K. Haub School of Business 1996 — 2000
Bachelor of Science, Marketing
Upper Dublin High School 1996 — 2000
Starbucks September 2012 - Present
Potbelly Sandwich Works July 2011 - September 2012
Gecko Hospitality May 2009 - July 2011
Ruby Tuesday January 1999 - October 2008
Skills
Restaurant Management, Multi-unit, Hiring, Restaurants, Employee Training, Profit, Training, P&L, Multi-Unit
Education
Eastern Michigan University 2002 — 2004
Aquinas College 1996 — 2000
B.S., Environmental Science and Geography
Miami University July 2013 - Present
Miami University January 2011 - Present
Gecko Hospitality 2008 - Present
Greater Heights Consulting, Inc. 2008 - Present
Hamilton County Educational Service Center 1993 - 1998
Education
Marietta College
Bachelor of Arts, Major: Finance; Minor: Philosophy
University of Georgia - Terry College of Business
MBA, - Human Resource Management & Management Information Systems
Gecko Hospitality November 2013 - Present
First Watch Restaurant April 2001 - October 2013
Skills
Hospitality, Food & Beverage, Restaurants, Customer Satisfaction, Customer Service, Hospitality Management, Inventory Management, Training, Team Building, Management, Hiring, Time Management, Team Leadership, Leadership, Sales, Restaurant Management, Recruiting, Employee Training, Operations Management
Education
Edison Community College 1999 — 2001
LaBelle High School 1995 — 1999
Gecko Hospitality 2013 - Present
Apple Investor's Group 2006 - 2013
CBIZ Payroll 2006 - 2006
D&B Inc. 2004 - 2006
CBRL Group 2001 - 2004
BRG Inc. 1997 - 2001
Skills
Operations Management, Corporate Recruiting, Financial Performance, Building High..., Team Leadership, Hospitality Management, Employee Turnover, Performance Metrics, Food & Beverage, Hospitality, Restaurant Management, Restaurants, Menu Development, Hospitality Industry, Management, Pre-opening, Hotels, Fine Dining, Food Service, Culinary Skills, Banquets, Catering, Micros, Resorts, Income Statement, P&L, Hotel Management, Food, Multi-unit, Wine, Revenue Analysis, Sanitation, Food Safety, Bartending, Cuisine
Education
Randolph-Macon College 1989 — 1993
Bachelor of Science (BSc), Chemistry
IPC-Association Connecting Electronics Industries January 2015 - Present
Reminiscence Entertainment December 2012 - Present
ISI Telemanagement Solutions September 2012 - January 2015
Social Tech Pop September 2010 - January 2015
Signature HomeStyles August 2011 - April 2012
Solex College February 2011 - September 2011
Gecko Hospitality April 2010 - February 2011
BNP Media November 2009 - April 2010
Hanley Wood June 2008 - November 2009
Skills
Writing, Creative Direction, Strategic Communications, Social Media, Corporate Social..., Video Production, Storytelling, Social Media Marketing, Blogging, Proofreading, Editing, Newsletters, Screenwriting, Film, Marketing, Copy Editing, Copywriting, Creative Writing, Social Networking, Producing, Short Films, Entertainment, Content Strategy, Web Content, Facebook, New Media, Content Development, Feature Films, Editorial, Journalism, Video, AP Style, Final Cut Pro, Documentaries
Education
Olivet Nazarene University 2003 — 2007
Bachelors in Arts, English
Gecko Hospitality January 2008 - Present
Darden Restaurants October 2003 - January 2008
Lonestar Steakhouse and Saloon 2001 - 2004
Skills
Hospitality, Restaurant Management, Food & Beverage, Restaurants, Employee Relations, Process Scheduler, Recruiting, Multi-unit, Income Statement, Food Service, Team Building, Catering, Hospitality Management, Hotels, Hiring, Culinary Skills, Customer Service, Hospitality Industry, Onboarding, Food
Education
Otterbein College 1993 — 1997
Music Education
Gecko Hospitality 2012 - Present
Compass Energy Holdings, Inc. (CEH) 2011 - Present
The Cheesecake Factory 2008 - 2012
BJ's Restaurants, Inc. 2004 - 2008
Chili's 2001 - 2004
MGM MIRAGE 1998 - 2001
Skills
Restaurant Management, Restaurants, Food & Beverage, Menu Development, Customer Service, Hospitality, Food Service, Catering, Food, Inventory Management, Hospitality Management, Multi-unit, Culinary Skills, Income Statement, Budgets, Sales, Fine Dining, Team Building, Microsoft Office, Strategic Planning, Recruiting, Full-life Cycle..., Career Development, Career Management
Education
UCLA 1993 — 1998
Biology / Political Science
Express Scripts November 2014 - Present
Gecko Hospitality August 2012 - November 2014
Aerotek May 2011 - August 2012
Kids' Docs June 2009 - May 2010
Nordstrom December 2008 - June 2009
Chipotle Mexican Grill July 2004 - August 2006
Chipotle Mexican Grill 2002 - 2003
Skills
Sales, Customer Service, Recruiting, Cold Calling, Applicant Tracking..., Sourcing, Microsoft Office, Employee Relations, Temporary Placement, Marketing, Talent Acquisition, Negotiation, Interviews, Training, Project Planning, Contract Negotiation, Management, Time Management, Team Building, Networking, Hiring, Human Resources, Hospitality, Staffing Services, Technical Recruiting, Leadership, Employee Training, Restaurants, Food & Beverage, Customer Satisfaction, Microsoft Excel, Onboarding, Event Planning, Hospitality Management, Social Networking
Education
University of Central Florida 2008 — 2010
B.S. Degree, Marketing
South Dade Senior High 1996 — 1998
Florida Community College at Jacksonville
Associates
Mission Health June 2014 - Present
Gecko Hospitality October 2009 - November 2012
National Register August 2005 - 2009
Schneider Downs & Company, Inc. May 2005 - August 2005
Gordon Flesch Company, Inc. October 2004 - May 2005
Skills
Executive Search, Human Resources, Recruiting, Restaurants, Employee Benefits, Strategy, Food & Beverage, Hotel Management, Hospitality Management, Management Consulting, Negotiation, Restaurant Management, Management, New Business Development, Hiring, Talent Acquisition, Account Management, Strategic Planning, Hotels, Hospitality Industry, Employee Relations, Training
Education
The Ohio State University Fisher College of Business 1999 — 2004
B.S.
Gecko Hospitality February 2004 - Present
Applebee's February 1997 - January 2004
Houlihans Restaurant Group September 1987 - June 1994
Skills
Recruiting, Restaurants, Hospitality, Hiring, Management, Talent Management, Human Resources, Restaurant Management, Food & Beverage, Hotels, Food Service, Food, Menu Development, Hospitality Management, Training, Franchising, Inventory Management, Customer Service, Team Building, Event Planning, Profit, Leadership, Wine, Multi-unit, Employee Relations, Resorts, Social Networking, Staffing Specialist, Staff Management, Catering, P&L, Multi-Unit
Education
University of Massachusetts, Amherst 1983 — 1987
Bachlor of Science, Hotel, Restaurant, Travel Administration
Hospitality by Torres, LLC November 2013 - Present
Gecko Hospitality May 2014 - Present
Skills
Hospitality Management, Hospitality, Leadership, Hotels, Food & Beverage, Hospitality Industry, Event Planning, Restaurants, Customer Satisfaction, Hotel Management, Training, Fine Dining, Management, Tourism, Budgets
Education
University of Denver - Daniels College of Business 2004 — 2008
BSBA, Hotel, Restaurant & Tourism Management
National Association of Personnel Services 2014 — 2014
Certified Personnel Consultant (CPC), Human Resources - Recruiting
Culinary Institute of America
Certificate of Completion, Professional Studies
Gecko Hospitality September 2011 - Present
Starbucks Coffee Company November 2003 - September 2011
Mimis Cafe January 2001 - November 2003
Perkins & Marie Callendars, Inc. June 1999 - January 2001
Inland Construction June 1988 - June 1999
Skills
Restaurant Management, Restaurants, Food Service, Food & Beverage, Food, Hospitality, Menu Development, Catering, Income Statement, Profit, Employee Relations, Inventory Management, Team Building, Recruiting, Project Management
Education
California State University-San Marcos 1992 — 1996
B.A., Business, Psychology
Mt. San Jacinto College 1990 — 1992
AA, Behavioral Science
Gecko Hospitality September 2010 - Present
Apple Gold Group May 2001 - September 2010
BattleGround Restaurant Group 1995 - 2001
Houlihan's Restaurants, Inc. 1989 - 1994
Skills
Hospitality, Employee Relations, Restaurants, Recruiting, Operations Management, Leadership, Franchising, Food, Food & Beverage, Restaurant Management, Hotels, Management, Hiring, Hospitality Management, Hospitality Industry
Education
University of Greenwich 1980 — 1983
Business, Economics/History
Gecko Hospitality September 2010 - Present
O'Charley's Inc. August 2001 - April 2010
Metromedia Restaurant Group February 1987 - July 2001
Skills
Franchising, Leadership, Food & Beverage, Hospitality Industry, Restaurants, Restaurant Management, Menu Development, Food Service, Hospitality, Bartending, New Restaurant Openings, Human Resources, Catering, Hiring, Training, Employee Relations, Hospitality Management, Food
Education
Concord High School
University of Delaware
Studied for Bachelor of Science, Criminal Justice Major
State Farm Insurance Bruce Adorian December 2008 - Present
Gecko Hospitality March 2006 - September 2008
Lone Star Steakhouse and Saloon February 1999 - February 2006
Applebee's September 1989 - January 1999
Skills
Insurance Professional, Life Insurance, Health Insurance, Financial Services, Insurance, Commercial Insurance, Disability Insurance, Term Life Insurance, Umbrella Insurance, Property & Casualty..., Whole Life, Universal Life, Long-term Care, Fixed Annuities, Long Term Care Insurance, General Insurance, Renters, Casualty, Homeowners, Casualty Insurance, Professional Mentoring
Education
Elon University 1988 — 1992
Fork Union Military Academy 1987 — 1988
Depew High School 1984 — 1987
Gecko Hospitality D.S.R.Ben E. Keith2010 - 2012
Ryan's Family Steakhouse Inc. June 1989 - May 2006
Education
University of Oklahoma
Gecko Hospitality 2009 - June 2013
Portfolio Hotels & Resorts 2008 - 2009
Joie de Vivre Hospitality 2007 - 2008
Hyatt Place 2005 - 2007
Radisson Hotel 2002 - 2005
Hilton Fisherman's Wharf 1999 - 2002
Embassy Suites 1995 - 1999
Kimpton Hotels 1990 - 1995
Education
San Francisco State University, College of Business
Business Management, Hospitality Management
Gecko Hospitality July 2015 - Present
MIlwaukee Coffee Brewing Co. April 2011 - July 2015
Dunkin Donuts July 2012 - May 2014
MCBC-Dunkin Donuts March 2011 - July 2012
Skills
Human Resources, Employee Relations, Employee Recognition, Office Administration, Operations Management, New Restaurant Openings, Restaurant Management, Strategic Communications, Community Outreach, Communication Skills, People Skills, Organizational..., Organizational..., Food & Beverage, Customer Service, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Training, Microsoft Office, Recruiting, Leadership, Microsoft Excel, Strategic Planning, Time Management, Budgets, Team Building, Human Capital Management
Education
Kaplan University-Davenport Campus 2011 — 2013
Associate's degree, Business Administration and Management, General
Cummins Inc. August 2015 - Present
Hubbard & Cravens March 2012 - July 2015
Gecko Hospitality March 2012 - June 2012
Ruby Tuesday August 2008 - March 2012
Aflac May 2011 - September 2011
Cheeseburger In Paradise May 2006 - May 2007
WCRD FM May 2006 - May 2007
Skills
Hard Worker, Creative Problem Solving, Team Leadership, Results Focused, Team Oriented, Training & Development, Staff Development, Invoice Processing, Time Management, Patience, Listener, Conflict Resolution, Customer Service, Employee Training, Food, Inventory Management, Management, Marketing, Sales, Restaurants
Education
Ball State University 2005 — 2008
Bachelor of Arts, Telecommunications Audio/Video Production Option Theatre
Barto's Catering and Concessions/Food Guys Catering January 2014 - Present
Fazoli's Restaurant Management, LLC April 2012 - January 2013
Gecko Hospitality June 2011 - May 2012
US Foodservice January 2009 - June 2011
Morton's The Steakhouse March 2006 - November 2008
Skills
Training, Restaurants, Hospitality, Menu Development, Food Service, Restaurant Management, Sales, Fine Dining, Food Safety, Hospitality Industry, Customer Satisfaction, Hiring, Banquets, Catering, Multi-unit, Food & Beverage, New Restaurant Openings
Education
Culinary Institute of America 2004 — 2005
Associates in Occupational Studies, Culinary Arts
Purdue University 1999 — 2003
Bachelor of Science, Hospitality and Tourism Management
Gecko Hospitality September 2013 - Present
Skills
Restaurants, Time Management, Hospitality, Management, Recruiting, Employee Relations, Employee Training, Training, Human Resources, Interviews, Applicant Tracking..., Payroll, College Recruiting, Hiring, Temporary Placement, Food & Beverage, Food, Restaurant Management, Catering
Education
Indiana University of Pennsylvania 2008 — 2009
M.A. Industrial and Labor Relations
Robert Morris University 2006 — 2008
B.S. Marketing
Hopewell
Gecko Hospitality February 2015 - Present
Stir Crazy Fresh Asian Grill August 2001 - February 2015
The Cheesecake Factory February 2000 - August 2001
Houlihans Restaurant Group October 1988 - February 2000
Skills
Food Service, Restaurants, Food, Restaurant Management, Hospitality, Culinary Skills, Team Building, Food & Beverage, Fine Dining, Customer Service, Serve Safe Certified, Event Planning, Labor Control, Menu Development, New Restaurant Openings, Inventory Management, Multi-unit, Hospitality Management, Bartending, Culinary Management, Catering, Food Safety, Franchise Consulting, Income Statement, Menu Costing, Multi-Unit, P, Sanitation, Hiring, Banquets, Hospitality Industry, Management, Customer Satisfaction, Training
Education
Hudson County Community College 1989 — 1991
Associate of Arts (A.A.), Culinary Arts/Chef Training
Fairleigh Dickinson University 1987 — 1989
Hotel/Restaurant/Tourism
Gecko Hospitality September 2011 - Present
Skills
Hospitality, Recruiting, Food & Beverage, Hiring, Coaching, Training
Education
Southwest Missouri State University
Biology, General
University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Bachelor of Science (BS), Biology
TDS Telecommunications Corp. July 2015 - Present
TDS Telecommunications Corp. July 2014 - Present
Charter Communications December 2013 - Present
Kavanaugh Restaurant Supply August 2004 - April 2013
Gecko Hospitality July 2001 - July 2002
Skills
Sales, Sales Operations, Cold Calling, B2B, Time Management, Insurance, Restaurants, Microsoft Excel, Food Service, Menu Development, Catering, Customer Service
Education
Johnson & Wales University
A.A, Culinary Arts
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration
California State University, Long Beach September 2013 - Present
Confidential 2012 - 2013
California Pizza Kitchen 2010 - 2012
California Pizza Kitchen 2008 - 2010
Gecko Hospitality 2006 - 2008
Skills
Recruiting, Talent Acquisition, Applicant Tracking..., Teamwork, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office, Taleo, Interviews, Microsoft Excel, Talent Management, Coaching, Training, Sourcing, Hiring, Employee Relations, Human Resources, Cold Calling, Management, Leadership Development, Sales, Leadership, Succession Planning, Temporary Placement, Onboarding, Employee Benefits, Time Management, Benefits Negotiation, Screening, College Recruiting, New Hire Orientations, Job Fairs, Internet Recruiting, Job Descriptions, Employee Training, Workforce Planning, Employment Law, Resume Writing, Technical Recruiting, Performance Management, Benefits Administration, Staffing Services, HRIS, Employee Engagement, Building Relationships, Personnel Management, Screening Resumes, Deferred Compensation, Executive Search, Payroll
Education
University of Phoenix 2006 — 2008
MBA, Business Administration
California State University-Dominguez Hills 2003 — 2005
Bachelor, Psychology
University of Arizona 2001 — 2003
Psychology & Communications
Long Beach City College 1999 — 2001
Associates, General
Gecko Hospitality June 2009 - Present
White Lodging March 2007 - June 2009
Dave and Busters January 2006 - March 2007
Value Financial Services February 2005 - February 2006
CEC Entertainment/Chuck E Cheese's December 1999 - February 2005
Resources in Food March 1997 - December 1999
Skills
Talent Management, Hiring, Skills Assessment, Hotels, Employee Relations, Restaurants, Team Building, Coaching, Interviewing, Staff Training, Applicant Tracking..., Customer Service, Hospitality, Talent Acquisition, Restaurant Management, Leadership Development, Sourcing, Full-cycle Recruiting, Budgeting, Recruiting, Interviews, Budgets, Human Resources, Food & Beverage, Management, SDLC, Retail, Training, Time Management, Inventory Management, Succession Planning, Leadership, Catering, Hospitality Industry, Revenue Analysis, Menu Development, Resorts, Hospitality Management, Temporary Placement, Management Skills..., Sales, Customer Satisfaction, Cold Calling, Operations Management, Multi-unit, Marketing, New Restaurant Openings, Franchising, Profit, Employee Training
Education
Purdue University 1993 — 1997
Bachelor of Science, Restaurant Hotel & Institutional Tourism Management
Wabash College 1993 — 1994
Little City Foundation March 2012 - Present
Gate Gourmet April 2011 - December 2011
Caesars Entertainment Corporation 2009 - 2011
M&M Hospitality, Inc. June 2009 - January 2010
Gecko Hospitality July 2004 - April 2009
Skills
Hiring, Operations Management, Leadership, Human Resources, Recruiting, Talent Management, Management, Team Building, Sourcing, Applicant Tracking..., Career Development, Succession Planning, Talent Acquisition, Customer Service, Training, Employee Relations, Employee Training, Coaching, Interviews, Onboarding, Strategy, CRM, Organizational..., Budgets, Leadership Development, Change Management
Education
Indiana State University
Ivy Tech Community College
Gecko Hospitality August 2014 - June 2015
Kona Grill June 2007 - August 2014
Buca di Beppo September 2001 - June 2007
Buca di Beppo July 1993 - September 2001
Skills
Talent Assessment, Talent Management, Interviewing, Customer Service, Hospitality, Employee Relations, Restaurants, Hospitality Management, Recruiting, Food & Beverage, Leadership, Performance Management, Interviews, Hospitality Industry, Hiring, College Recruiting, Coaching, Social Media, Applicant Tracking..., Training, Restaurant Management, Technical Recruiting, Sales, Food Service, Event Management, Onboarding, Human Resources, Employee Training, Team Building, Cold Calling, Succession Planning, Catering, Time Management, Income Statement, Leadership Development, New Restaurant Openings, Social Networking, Management, Customer Satisfaction, Employee Benefits, Payroll, Hotels, Talent Acquisition, Inventory Management, Temporary Placement, New Hire Orientations, P&L, Profit, Menu Development, Franchising
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Communication
IOD Incorporated May 2012 - Present
Gecko Hospitality February 2011 - May 2012
APAC Customer Services July 2009 - November 2010
Texas Roadhouse September 2004 - June 2009
Skills
Recruiting, Training, Time Management, Process Scheduler, Leadership Development, Organizational..., Problem Solving, Customer Service, Customer Satisfaction, Keyboard Skills, Payment Systems, Enthusiast, Microsoft Office
Education
Globe University 2011 — 2012
Associates, Medical Adminstrative Assistant
Northeast Wisconsin Technical College 2009 — 2010
General Studies Program
Preble High School 2003 — 2007
High School Diploma, General Studies
Gecko Hospitality February 2012 - Present
Pappas Restaurants, Inc. March 2003 - September 2011
Skills
Full-cycle Recruiting, Applicant Tracking..., Hiring, Talent Acquisition, Employee Relations
Education
University of Phoenix 2003 — 2008
Bachelor of Science (BS), Management
Last Call Recruiters LLC March 2012 - Present
Gilbert Consulting Inc July 2004 - Present
Gecko Hospitality July 2004 - February 2012
Ruby Tuesday January 1990 - May 2004
Skills
Hospitality Management, Coaching, Certified Internet..., Inventory Management, Employee Relations, Team Building, Food Cost, Cost Control, Scheduling, Advertising, Strategic Planning, Customer Relations, Problem Solving, Leadership Development, P&L Management, Microsoft Office, Budgeting, POS, Forecasting, Food, Budgets, Leadership, Customer Satisfaction, Restaurant Management, Restaurants, Process Scheduler, Income Statement, Negotiation, Training, Food Service, Retail, Customer Service, Menu Development, Management, Hospitality, Culinary Skills, Multi-unit, Human Resources, Employee Training, Operations Management, Catering, Profit, Event Management, Time Management, Franchising, Sales, Team Leadership, Food & Beverage, Recruiting, Event Planning
Education
University of Nebraska at Omaha
Tony Packo's of Toledo LLC & Tony Packo's Food Company April 2013 - Present
Gecko Hospitality February 2010 - August 2013
AIMCO May 2005 - February 2010
Claddagh Irish Pubs January 2003 - May 2005
McDonald's April 1983 - December 2002
Skills
Recruiting, Human Resources, Hiring, Performance Management, Leadership, Executive Search, Interviews, Restaurants, Restaurant Management, Hospitality, Deferred Compensation, Leadership Development, Team Building, Employee Training, Strategic Planning, Management, Organizational..., Talent Acquisition, Training, Applicant Tracking..., Employee Relations, Operations Management, Food & Beverage, HRIS, Hospitality Industry, Hotels, Succession Planning, Sales, College Recruiting, Employee Benefits, Change Management, Labor Relations, Hospitality Management, Coaching, Executive Coaching, Talent Management, Social Networking, Human Resource..., Cultural Diversity, Training & Development, Organizational Design, Resorts, Benefits, Creative Vision, Organizational..., Hotel Management, Integrated Planning
Education
Bowling Green State University 1978 — 1982
BS, Human Resources & Organizational Development
Gecko Hospitality District ManagerLonestar Steahouse and Saloon2000 - 2006
Lone Star 1993 - 2006
Lone Star Steakhouse 1993 - 2006
Education
Elgin Community College 1990 — 1992
Culinary Arts
Gecko Hospitality February 2010 - Present
YumBrands June 1987 - April 2009
Restaurant Supply Chain Solutions, LLC - A Yum! Brands Co-op 2000 - 2004
Yum! Brands 2000 - 2004
Yum! Brands 2000 - 2004
Skills
Restaurants, Restaurant Management, Recruiting, Multi-unit, Talent Acquisition, Onboarding, Applicant Tracking..., Hospitality, Employee Relations, Food & Beverage, Human Resources, Hiring, Leadership, Training, Income Statement, HR Policies, Menu Development, Inventory Management, Sales, Payroll, Customer Satisfaction, Employee Training, College Recruiting, Franchising, Management, Customer Service, Profit, Cold Calling, Hospitality Management, P&L, Coaching, Team Building, Succession Planning, Food Service, Interviews, Process Scheduler, Leadership Development, Food, Time Management, Performance Management, Talent Management, Food Safety, Budgets, Operations Management, Catering, Multi-Unit, Culinary Skills, New Restaurant Openings, Hospitality Industry, Fine Dining
Education
College of DuPage 1989 — 1991
Associates, General Studies
Glenbard West 1984 — 1988
Gecko Hospitality November 2007 - July 2009
Carolina Sales Associates with Lowes October 2003 - November 2007
The Village Tavern January 2000 - May 2007
Education
Charlotte Christian School 1994 — 1997
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Organizational Communications and Public Relations
ITT Technical Institute January 2013 - Present
Kaplan University November 2008 - January 2013
Gecko Hospitality August 2005 - November 2008
Arby's Restaurant Group, Inc. June 2004 - August 2005
McDonald's Corporation April 1998 - June 2004
Skills
Recruiting, Public Speaking, Training, Leadership, Coaching, Higher Education, Staff Development, Team Building, Leadership Development, Interviews, Student Affairs, Management, Customer Service, Resume Writing, Adult Education, Career Counseling, Hiring, Admissions, Student Recruiting
Education
University of Arizona
Bachelor's Degree, Communication
Buena High School
Gecko Hospitality August 2005 - Present
Applebee's The Rose Group February 2002 - August 2005
Genuardi Family Markets 1997 - 2002
Genuardi's Family Markets October 1995 - December 2001
Skills
Recruiting, Hospitality, Restaurants, Hospitality Industry, Restaurant Management, Hotels, Leadership, Operations Management, Management, Food & Beverage, Talent Acquisition, Time Management, Employee Relations, Catering, Menu Development, Food Service, Multi-unit, Budgets, Team Building, New Restaurant Openings, Training, Income Statement, Hotel Management, Resorts, Fine Dining, Profit, Customer Satisfaction, Cooking, Sourcing, Revenue Analysis, Inventory Management, Culinary Skills, Food Safety, Coaching, Wine, Franchising, Process Scheduler, Event Planning, Food, Pre-opening, Hospitality Management, Cost Control, Bartending, Hiring, Employee Training, Banquets, Cuisine, Gourmet, Pastry, Franchise Consulting
Education
The College of New Jersey
Bachelor of Science (BS), Psychology
Union Avenue School
Gecko Hospitality November 2014 - Present
PGA of America - Illinois Section December 2011 - November 2014
PGA of America - Illinois Section March 2007 - November 2011
PGA of America - Northern Texas Section March 2005 - March 2007
Skills
Tournaments, Sponsorship Relations, Public Relations, Operations Management, Event Management, Sports Management, Sports Marketing, Hospitality, Club, Golf Course Management, Golf, Media Relations, Golf Courses, Sponsorship, Merchandising, Coaching, PGA, Golf Instruction, Sponsorship Sales, Sports, Budgets, Management, Email Marketing, Event Planning
Education
University of Michigan 1999 — 2003
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Sports Management
Citi Trends September 2013 - Present
Citi Trends April 2011 - September 2013
Citi Trends November 2008 - April 2011
Family Dollar Stores, Inc. 2006 - 2008
Gecko Hospitality March 2006 - March 2007
Tar Heel Capital d.b.a. Wendy's May 1999 - March 2006
The TharpeRobbins Company 1992 - 1998
Skills
Employee Relations, Succession Planning, Recruiting, Human Resources, Talent Acquisition, Applicant Tracking..., Performance Management, Sourcing, Benefits Administration, Talent Management, HRIS, Onboarding, Coaching, Team Building, College Recruiting, Payroll, Training, Employee Benefits, Customer Service, HR Policies, Hiring, Interviews, Loss Prevention, Management, Personnel Management, Leadership, Employee Training, Retail, Time Management, Conflict Resolution
Education
University of Phoenix 2009 — 2011
BS, Business Management
Shepherd University 1989 — 1992
Business Admin
statesville high
Gecko Hospitality General ManagerTharaldson1997 - 2000
Education
University of North Texas 1994 — 1997
BS, Hotel & Restaurant Management / Club Management
Gecko Hospitality 2005 - Present
Pei Wei Asian Diner 2004 - 2005
Hard Rock Cafe 2003 - 2004
Champps Americana 1999 - 2002
Skills
Restaurant Management, Recruitment/Retention, Menu Development, Restaurants, Food & Beverage, Hospitality, Hospitality Management, Headhunters, Recruiting, Food Service, Executive Search, Culinary Skills, Hotel Management, Banquets, Fine Dining, Catering, Hospitality Industry, Hotels, Food, Income Statement, Cooking, Management, Time Management, Pre-opening, Wine, Leadership, Inventory Management, Resorts, Micros, Customer Satisfaction, Forecasting, Team Building, Food Safety, Budgets, Training, P&L Management, Revenue Analysis, Operations Management, Hiring, Employee Relations, New Restaurant Openings, Multi-unit, Process Scheduler, Profit, Interviews, Franchising, Employee Training, Labor Control, P&L, Cost Control
Education
Michigan State University 1994 — 1999
BA, The Eli Broad School of Business Hospitality Business
Grosse Pointe North 1990 — 1994
Diploma, General
TalentServed: Leading Executive Recruiters in the Restaurant, Resort, Casino and Hotel Industry August 2015 - Present
Umami Restaurant Group, LLC November 2014 - August 2015
Denham Resources June 2013 - November 2014
Yardhouse restaurants July 2011 - June 2013
Gecko Hospitality January 2005 - December 2009
Romano's Macaroni Grill May 1996 - October 2005
US Navy 1993 - 1997
Skills
Recruiting, Employee Relations, Human Resources, Performance Management, Talent Management, Talent Acquisition, Microsoft Office, Customer Service, Coaching, Organizational..., Employee Engagement, Microsoft Excel, HR Consulting, Leadership Development, Technical Recruiting, Sourcing, Strategic Planning, Microsoft Word, Restaurant Management, Temporary Placement, Manage Client..., Client Presentation, Client Relations Skills, Staff Management, Mentoring Of Staff, Staff Development, Executive Search, Applicant Tracking..., Restaurants, Management, Hiring, Team Building, Leadership, Income Statement, Hospitality, Staffing Services, Onboarding, College Recruiting, Succession Planning, Employee Training, Social Networking, People Skills, Taleo, Interviews, Internet Recruiting, Payroll, Employee Benefits, Full-life Cycle..., Team Leadership, P&L
Education
Indiana State University 1990 — 1992
Fresno City College 1997 — 1999
Associate of Arts (AA), Business Administration and Management, General
Palm Springs June 2007 - Present
Gecko Hospitality March 2007 - Present
Glenn Ivy Property Management 1996 - 2007
IMM, Inc. October 2005 - May 2006
Fairfield Resorts 1996 - 2006
RCI Management October 1996 - October 2005
Education
Orange Coast College 1991 — 1994
Hotel Management
Gecko Hospitality December 2006 - Present
The Cheesecake Factory October 2003 - November 2006
99 Restaurants 2000 - 2003
Education
Franklin Pierce University
Gecko Hospitality General ManagerLone Star Steakhouse & SaloonOctober 2004 - May 2007
Ruby Tuesday Inc. 2003 - 2004
Education
North Carolina State University 1998 — 2002
BA, Communication
Robinson Secondary School
Gecko Hospitality December 2009 - Present
Education
University of Nevada-Las Vegas 1972 — 1974
B.S., Hotel Adminstration
USIU 1970 — 1972
B.A., Business Adminstration
Marcus & Millichap December 2014 - Present
Gecko Hospitality March 2014 - January 2015
Hennessey's Tavern, Inc. April 2005 - February 2014
Hennessey's Tavern, Inc. 2005 - 2006
Aztec Events and Tents 2003 - 2005
Turner Broadcasting System 2002 - 2003
Skills
Management, Restaurants, Negotiation, Food & Beverage, Leadership, Sales Management, New Business Development, Marketing Strategy, Customer Service, Retail, Sales, Account Management, Marketing, Strategic Planning, Contract Negotiation, Team Building, Human Resources, Restaurant Management, Team Leadership, New Restaurant Openings, Employee Training, Menu Development, Menu Costing, Recruiting, Hospitality Management
Education
University of Southern California 1998 — 2002
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), International Relations and Affairs
University of Southern California
Accounting and Finance - Continued Education Course
Wayzata High School 1995 — 1998
Gecko Hospitality June 2007 - Present
Lone Star Steakhouse October 2003 - December 2006
Education
Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville 2003 — 2007
Gecko Hospitality September 2005 - Present
Lone Star Steakhouse August 1994 - August 2002
Education
Morehead State University 1989 — 1995
History
Gecko Hospitality March 2008 - Present
Grandview Golf Club June 2007 - December 2007
Karen L. Smith and Associates August 2005 - June 2007
Education
Northern Virginia Community College 1994 — 1996
Gecko Hospitality July 2006 - Present
Education
University of Massachusetts, Amherst 2001 — 2005
Bachelor's
Gecko Hospitality June 2012 - Present
Cosi October 2006 - December 2010
Skills
Strategic Planning, Compliance, Change Management, Customer Service, Process Improvement, PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Restaurants, Hospitality, Inventory Management, Food, Restaurant Management, Budgets, Team Building, Microsoft Word, Menu Development, Food Service, Event Management, Hiring, Customer Satisfaction, Employee Relations, Food & Beverage, Recruiting, Interviews
Education
Delaware Valley University 2011 — 2015
Master of Education (MEd), Secondary Education and Teaching
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey-New Brunswick 1996 — 1999
Bachelor of Arts (BA), History
Ocean County College 1993 — 1996
Associate of Arts and Sciences (AAS), General Studies
Monsignor Donovan 1988 — 1992
Epicurean Strategic Partners April 2012 - Present
Gecko Hospitality July 2012 - January 2015
Station Casinos March 2010 - July 2012
david burke March 2006 - February 2010
Skills
Restaurant Management, Food & Beverage, Fine Dining, Restaurants, Menu Development, Food, Wine, Hospitality Management, Hospitality, Income Statement, Strategic Planning, Operations Management, Marketing Strategy, Beer, Inventory Management, Business Strategy, New Business Development, Customer Service, Sales Management, Banquets, Cuisine, Culinary Skills, Food Service, Casino, Pre-opening, Catering, Hotels, Resorts, Hospitality Industry, Menu Engineering, Recipes, Menu Costing, New Restaurant Openings, Labor Control, Micros, Gourmet, Revenue Analysis, Yield Management, Hotel Management, Culinary Management, Cooking, Sanitation, Bartending, Food Safety, Pastry, Pre-opening experience, Food Cost Management, Hiring
Education
UNLV 1992 — 1996
Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Hotel Administration
University of Nevada-Las Vegas 1992 — 1996
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Hospitality Administration/Management
CD Hospitality, Inc. June 2015 - Present
Gecko Hospitality August 2013 - June 2015
Real Mex Restaurants November 1986 - August 2013
El Torito Restaurants March 2002 - April 2004
Skills
Restaurant Management, Vendor Relations, Customer Service, Inventory Management, Customer Relations, Food & Beverage, Talent Acquisition, Microsoft Office, Excel, Sourcing, P&L, Interviewing, Administrative Support, Recruiting, Interviews, Executive Search, Administrative..., Training, Profit, Menu Development, Microsoft Excel, Restaurants, Hiring, Income Statement, Multi-unit, Team Building, Human Resources, Management, Social Networking, Leadership, Budgets, Hospitality, Employee Relations, Hospitality Management, Succession Planning, Onboarding, New Hire Orientations, New Restaurant Openings, Labor Control, Customer Satisfaction
Education
Mission College
Psychology
Green on the Scene March 2010 - Present
Real Estate Investment 2004 - Present
Gecko Hospitality December 2007 - March 2009
Pomodoro Inc dba Calliope 1999 - 2003
ES Originals 1997 - 2002
Restaurant Associates April 1998 - January 2001
Lydia MacLear 1996 - 1996
Skills
Green Building, Green Living, Blogging, LEED, Public Speaking, Social Networking, Social Media Marketing, Public Relations, Social Media, Leadership Development, Training, Strategic Planning, Coaching, Team Building, Renovation, Advertising, Writing, Wellness Coaching, Customer Service, Marketing
Education
Institute for Integrative Nutrition 2013 — 2014
Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General
Los Angeles Valley College 2005 — 2008
Music, Real Estate
Marymount Manhattan College 1994 — 1997
Bachelor of Arts, Theatre and Communications
Gecko Hospitality February 2012 - Present
Buffets, Inc. November 1994 - February 2012
Skills
Talent Acquisition, Recruitment/Retention, Hiring, Succession Planning, Onboarding, Employee Relations, Recruiting, Applicant Tracking..., Restaurant Management, Hospitality, Restaurants, Training, Catering, Team Building, Food & Beverage, Management, Customer Service, Food, Hospitality Management
Education
Bethel University
Bachelor of Arts, English/Education
Faith Academy
General Mills April 2012 - Present
General Mills July 2009 - June 2012
General Mills September 2007 - July 2009
Gecko Hospitality April 2007 - August 2007
HJ Heinz September 2004 - April 2007
Skills
Food, Food Service, Grocery, Food & Beverage, Pricing, Food Industry, Sales, Food Safety, Sales Management, Consumer Products, Management, Forecasting, Restaurants, Key Account Development, Income Statement, Cross-functional Team..., Market Planning, Sales Operations, National Accounts, P&L Management, Inventory Management, FMCG
Education
Johnson & Wales University 1995 — 1996
AAS, Culinary Arts
Elon University 1988 — 1993
BA, Communications
Gecko hospitality May 2010 - November 2010
Portsmouth Hospital 1980 - 2009
Skills
Management, Oncology, Leadership, Home Care, Hospitals, Nursing, Orthopedic, Surgery, Physicians, Psychiatry, Healthcare, BLS, Acute Care, Inpatient, Patient Safety, Patient Education, Teaching
Education
NHTI, Concord's Community College 1977 — 1988
ADN BS PSYCH, NURSING, PSYCHOLOGY
Gecko Hospitality 2008 - Present
Don Pablo's April 2007 - July 2008
Lone Star Steakhouse January 1993 - April 2007
Skills
Restaurant Management, Restaurants, Multi-unit, Food & Beverage, Income Statement, Food Service, Catering, Training, New Restaurant Openings, Hospitality, Customer Service, Franchising, Recruiting, Employee Relations, Hiring, Menu Development, Hotels, Team Building, Food, Coaching, Labor Control, Hospitality Management, Inventory Management, Culinary Skills, Time Management, Franchise Consulting, Profit, Fine Dining, Customer Satisfaction, Employee Training, P&L Management, Hospitality Industry, Revenue Analysis, Operations Management, Process Scheduler, Banquets, P&L, Resorts, Sanitation, Budgets, Bartending, Food Safety, Serve Safe Certified, Food Cost Management, ServSafe, Cuisine, Food Cost Analysis, Wine, Pre-opening, Menu Costing
Education
Marietta College 1984 — 1988
Bio-Chemistry
Canton Central Catholic
Gecko Hospitality August 2005 - Present
Arby's Restaurant Group June 2004 - August 2005
McDonald's April 1998 - June 2004
Comcare Health Services September 1994 - April 1998
Education
University of Arizona 1986 — 1992
Bachelor, Communication
Kincaid's Bay House September 2011 - Present
JFT Investments September 2002 - May 2009
Gecko Hospitality March 2008 - March 2009
Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream June 2001 - July 2002
Red Robin dba Midwest Robin May 1998 - May 2001
Noah's Bagels April 1995 - March 1998
California Pizza Kitchen 1990 - 1992
Skills
Training, Procurement, Restaurants, Food & Beverage, Hospitality Management, Restaurant Management, Hospitality, Menu Development, Hotels, Food, Employee Relations, Hospitality Industry, Customer Service, Human Resources, Catering, Coaching, Recruiting, Event Planning, Culinary Skills, Team Building, Sales, Management, Time Management, Event Management, Budgets, Leadership, Labor Control, Food Service, Hiring, Marketing, Wine, Employee Training, New Restaurant Openings, Fine Dining, Operations Management, Process Scheduler, Inventory Management, Banquets, Income Statement, Customer Satisfaction, Bartending, Pre-opening, Micros, Multi-unit, Cuisine, Sanitation, Hotel Management, Cooking, Profit, P&L
Education
Louisiana State University 1984 — 1986
Pre Vet/Agriculture
Brandman University, Part of the Chapman University System
Glendale Community College
Gecko Hospitality July 2011 - Present
Ruby Tuesday December 2001 - July 2011
Ruby Tuesday 1999 - 2001
Ruby Tuesday 1997 - 1999
Ruby Tuesday 1994 - 1997
Ruby Tuesday 1988 - 1994
Ruby Tuesday 1982 - 1987
Skills
Restaurants, Franchising, Multi-unit, Restaurant Management, Hiring, Hospitality, Recruiting, Food Service, Training, Catering, Income Statement, Food, Leadership, Food & Beverage, Hospitality Management, Customer Service, Budgets, Hotels, Profit, Human Resources, Menu Development, Culinary Skills, Forecasting, Fine Dining, Inventory Management, New Restaurant Openings, Team Building, Management, Sales, Customer Satisfaction, Coaching, Event Management, Leadership Development, Marketing, Employee Training, Operations Management, Franchise Consulting, P&L Management, Hospitality Industry, Revenue Analysis, Resorts, Employee Relations, Time Management, Banquets, Wine, Pre-opening, Purchasing, Hotel Management, Process Scheduler, Food Safety
Education
LaGrange College 1976 — 1981
Bachelor, Business Administration
Gecko Hospitality February 2009 - Present
Skills
User Interface Design, Advertising
Education
Robert Morris College 1998 — 2000
Associate in Applied Science, Graphic Design
Gecko Hospitality March 2010 - Present
Damon's International 1995 - 2000
TGI Fridays 1987 - 1995
Skills
Restaurant Management, Restaurants, Staff Training, Hiring, Hospitality Management, Talent Recruiting, Clever Conversation, Conversation, Recruiting, Income Statement, Talent Management, Banquets, Management, Leadership, Menu Development, Training, Resorts, Hospitality Industry, Customer Service, Hotels, Hospitality, Budgets, Employee Relations, Pre-opening, Hotel Management, Catering, Sales, Food & Beverage, Fine Dining, Franchising, Employee Training, Food Service, Food, Culinary Skills, P&L
Education
Bowling Green State University
Meredith College July 2015 - Present
Meredith College January 2015 - June 2015
North Carolina State University January 2012 - December 2014
North Carolina State University June 2008 - December 2011
Gecko Hospitality August 2007 - June 2008
Lone Star Steakhouse October 2000 - May 2007
Skills
Hiring, Employee Relations, Resume Writing, Event Planning, Customer Service, Management, Career Counseling, Job Search Strategies, Interview Preparation, Recruiting, College Recruiting, Career Development, Student Development, Mock Interviews, Job Search, New Hire Orientations, Interviews, Training, Human Resources, Public Speaking, Cover Letters
Education
North Carolina State University 2010 — 2013
M.Ed., Counselor Education
North Carolina State University 1998 — 2002
BA, Communication
Black Box Network Services August 2013 - November 2013
Gecko Hospitality 2007 - 2009
Metalsite 2000 - 2000
CFS Americas 1998 - 2000
UPMC Shadyside January 1998 - December 1998
PNC Bank 1993 - 1994
Skills
Recruiting, Employee Relations, Performance Management, Human Resources, Talent Management, Talent Acquisition, Microsoft Office, Customer Service, Coaching, Change Management, Organizational..., Microsoft Excel, HRIS, Technical Recruiting, Microsoft Word, Strategic Planning
Education
Johnson and Wales University
Bachelor of Science (BS), Hospitality Administration/Management
St. Francis University
Master of Arts (M.A.), Human Resources Management and Services