Grill Concepts, Inc.
Industry: Company
DescriptionHeadquarters: Woodland Hills, Los Angeles, CA Founded: 1984 Subsidiaries: Grill On The Alley, The, Inc,
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Grill Concepts, Inc. Employees
Grill Concepts, Inc. September 2012 - Present
Red Lobster October 2004 - July 2012
Skills
Special Event, Event Management, Event Planning, Sales Management, Hospitality Management, Management, Events Coordination, Catering Sales, Data Entry, Customer Service, Restaurant Management, Waiting, ReServe Anywhere, Catering, Restaurants, Marketing, Leadership, Hospitality Industry, Sales, Hospitality
Education
California State University-Long Beach - College of Business Administration 2008 — 2010
Bachelor's degree, Marketing, 3.6 GPA
Cerritos College 2005 — 2008
Associate of Arts (AA), Business Administration and Management, General
Yelp January 2015 - Present
Grill Concepts, Inc. October 2011 - December 2014
CRILA October 2010 - November 2012
Post Card Inn April 2010 - September 2011
Texas Roadhouse May 2009 - September 2009
Skills
Customer Service, Event Management, Event Planning, Events Coordination, Live Events, Catering, Logistics, Sales, Fundraising, Volunteer Management, Guided Tours, Public Relations, Spanish, Microsoft Word, Social Media, Public Speaking, Microsoft Office
Education
Eckerd College 2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), International Business
Xiamen University
International Business
Mazapan School 1996 — 2007
US Highschool Diploma, Bachiller en Ciencias y Letras (Honduras)
Grill Concepts, Inc. April 2014 - Present
Grill Concepts, Inc. August 2012 - April 2014
Los Angeles Dodgers February 2012 - April 2014
Tahoe Joe's Famous Steakhouse May 2009 - December 2011
Skills
Sports, Baseball, Facebook, Social Media, Customer Service, Social Networking, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Hospitality Industry, Public Speaking
Education
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo 2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Communication Studies
Grill Concepts, Inc. March 2010 - January 2011
T-Systems September 2007 - January 2008
Agrograin Ltd. Hungary September 2003 - March 2005
Skills
Logistics, Customer Service, Invoicing, Export, Microsoft Office, Food Service, Food, POS, Teamwork, Critical Thinking
Education
Strayer University (VA) 2011 — 2012
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), International Business
Northern Virginia Community College 2006 — 2009
Associate of Science (A.S.), Business Administration and Management, General, GPA 3.7
Ness Holdings Inc February 2015 - Present
Private Company December 2012 - December 2014
Grill Concepts, Inc. May 2014 - October 2014
Season 5 Top 30 2014 - 2014
Skills
Management, Business, Culinary Skills, Training, Event Management, Budgets, Hospitality, Sales, Customer Satisfaction, Event Planning, Hotels, Leadership, Marketing, Public Speaking, Social Media, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Customer Service, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Social Networking
Education
Pepperdine University, The George L. Graziadio School of Business and Management 2013 — 2015
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
California State University-Northridge 2009 — 2012
Bachelor of Science (BS), Business Administration and Management, General
Pepperdine University School of Law
Alternative Dispute Resolution, Mediation
Grill Concepts, Inc. May 2011 - Present
Skills
Menu Development, Cuisine, Cooking, Recipes, Food Preparation, Menu Creation, Food Cost, Gourmet, Pastry, Fine Dining, Sauces, Seafood, Recipe Testing, Food Quality, Baking, Banquets, Food Service, Restaurant Management, Taste, Dinners, Food Safety, Food Industry, Bartending, Wine Pairing, Culinary Management, Food Cost Management, Butchery, Food Cost Analysis, Sanitation, Restaurants, Culinary Education, Labor Control, Serve Safe Certified, Grill, Hygiene, Personal Chef Services, Pre-opening experience, HACCP, Cocktails, Culinary Skills, Microsoft Office, ServSafe, Inventory Management, Customer Service, New Restaurant Openings, Food, Catering, Food, Pre-opening
Education
Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts-Pasadena 2009 — 2011
Associate of Arts and Sciences (A.A.S.), Culinary Arts/Chef Training
Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts-Sacramento 2007 — 2009
Associate of Arts and Sciences (AAS), Cooking and Related Culinary Arts, General
CSULA
Grill Concepts, Inc. November 2014 - Present
Benny’s Bar & Grill May 2013 - May 2014
Sequoia @ Georgetown Waterfront (Ark Restaurants, Inc.) May 2011 - May 2013
BRAVO BRIO Restaurant Group September 2010 - May 2011
Houston's (Hillstone Restaurant Group) January 2007 - September 2010
Legal Sea Foods February 2000 - January 2007
Skills
Team Building, Train Staff, Purchasing, Inventory Management, Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Facilities Management, Food Safety, Process Safety, Customer Service, Guest Service Management, Cost Control, Policy, Profit Maximization, Timely Decision Making, Grand Openings, Managerial, Supervisory Skills, Microsoft Office, Negotiation, Bookkeeping, Vendor Management, Compliance, Strategic Planning, Outsourcing, Interviews, Research, Food, Food, Hospitality, Menu Development, Restaurants
Education
University of Maryland College Park 2002 — 2004
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Restaurant/Food Services Management
Montgomery College 2000 — 2002
Associate of Applied Sciences, Hospitality Management
Grill Concepts, Inc. October 2011 - Present
Skills
Creative Writing, Editing, Grammar, Customer Service, Multi-task & Handle..., Problem Solving, Quick Study, Self-management, Creative Strategy
Education
University of Southern California 2002 — 2011
Bachelor's Degree
North Seattle College June 2014 - Present
Grill Concepts, Inc. February 2010 - April 2014
McCormick & Schmick's April 1996 - September 2009
Skills
Leadership, Management, Public Speaking, Customer Service, Strategic Planning, Project Management, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Research
Education
North Seattle Community College 2014 — 2020
Boise State University 1992 — 1993
Criminal Justice and Corrections
Bear Creek Country Club September 2014 - Present
Grill Concepts, Inc. August 2012 - September 2014
McCormick & Schmick's November 2003 - July 2012
McCormick & Schmick's September 1998 - November 2003
Skills
Hospitality Management, Employee Relations, Unique Marketing, Sales Growth, Profitability..., Customer Service, Hospitality, CO-PA, Food & Beverage, Banquets, Event Management, Event Planning, Catering, Menu Development, Social Networking, Restaurant Management, Corporate Events, Management, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Trade Shows, Budgets
Education
University of Nevada-Las Vegas
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Hospitality Administration/Management
California State University, Northridge - Tseng College July 2014 - Present
Grill Concepts, Inc. February 2010 - July 2014
Poms & Associates Insurance Brokers, Inc August 2006 - January 2010
California Lutheran University July 2004 - August 2006
California Lutheran University August 2003 - July 2004
S&R Originals/SRO Events February 2000 - February 2003
TBWA/Chiat/Day November 1998 - December 1999
Bristol Farms January 1992 - January 1994
Skills
Public Relations, Event Planning, Creative Direction, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Communications, Blogging, Event Management, Non-profits, Budgets, Leadership, Facebook, Community Outreach, Marketing, Management, Advertising, Social Media, Market Research, Customer Service, Training, Marketing Strategy, Brand Management, Public Speaking, Microsoft Office, Social Networking, Email Marketing, Trade Shows, Sales, Online Marketing
Education
California Lutheran University 2000 — 2005
MBA, Marketing
California Lutheran University 1994 — 1998
BS, Business - Marketing Emphasis
Grill Concepts, Inc. August 2011 - Present
Grill Concepts, Inc. August 2011 - Present
Chase September 2013 - 2014
Red Robin May 2008 - January 2009
Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Customer Service, PowerPoint, English, Windows, Research, Outlook, Teaching, Photoshop, Public Speaking, HTML, Strategic Planning, Budgets
Education
University of Phoenix 2013 — 2016
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services
Antelope Valley High School
University of Southern California October 2013 - Present
Air Culinaire Worldwide May 2013 - August 2013
Jackson's food and drink August 2012 - May 2013
Grill Concepts, Inc. February 2011 - August 2011
Cafe Aldente August 2010 - January 2011
Skills
Food, Food Industry, Food Safety, Food Processing, Food Science, Culinary Skills, Cooking, Chef, Catering, Restaurants, Menu Development, Food, Banquets
Education
Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts-Pasadena
Culinary
Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts-Pasadena
Culinary
Bellflower Unified School District March 2015 - Present
National University November 2012 - Present
Grill Concepts Inc. 2008 - 2012
Skills
Social Media Marketing, Event Management, Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Event Planning, Social Media
Education
University of California, Santa Barbara 2005 — 2007
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Communication
National University
Masters in Educational Counseling
CNM Inc. May 2005 - Present
Grill Concepts Inc. September 2009 - Present
Charlie M 2008 - 2011
Win River Casino April 2003 - March 2005
Southern Spars US Ltd July 2001 - March 2003
LSP Products Group, Inc. November 1992 - June 2001
Western Village Inn & Casino April 1985 - September 1992
Skills
Accounting, Mergers, Strategic Planning, Negotiation, International Business, Venture Capital, Restructuring, Forecasting, Financial Planning, Budgeting, Financial Reporting, Financial Analysis, GAAP, Internal Controls, Manufacturing, Business Planning, Excel, Process Improvement, Operations Management, Business Strategy, Financial Modeling, Due Diligence, Cost, ERP, Purchasing, Financial Accounting, Investments, Spanish, Budgets, Strategic Financial..., Mergers & Acquisitions, Finance, Risk Management, Asset Management, Credit, Income Statement, Leadership, Business Analysis, Corporate Finance, Cost Accounting, Sales, Business Valuation, Acquisitions, Valuation
Education
Golden Gate University 1998 — 2000
MBA, Business Administration
University of Nevada-Reno 1988 — 1992
BS BA, Finance
Portola High School March 2015 - Present
Irvine High School February 2008 - Present
Irvine High School September 2013 - Present
Irvine Teachers Association June 2013 - June 2015
Grill Concepts, Inc. December 2006 - August 2008
Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf August 2002 - September 2003
Skills
AP Government and..., Comparative Religions, World History, Computer Aided Drafting, Social Studies, Comparative Religion, American History, Lesson Planning, Classroom Management, Instructional Technology, ESL, Civic Education, Political Science, Classroom, Public Speaking, Teaching
Education
California State University-Fullerton 2011 — 2013
Master of Arts (M.A.), Political Science
Georgetown University 2014 — 2014
James Madison Memorial Foundation Fellowship Summer Institute on American Constitutionalism
California State University-Fullerton 2007 — 2008
Single Subject Teaching Credential, Social Science
California State University-Fullerton 2003 — 2006
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), History and Political Science
California State University-Long Beach
Designated Subjects Credential, Building Trades and Construction
Fullerton College 2001 — 2003
Associate of Arts (A.A.), Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
The MindWorks Company August 2012 - Present
Playful Planet, Inc. July 2007 - Present
Direct (formerly TJB Medical) April 2003 - January 2008
Amazon Herb Co 2005 - 2008
Barton Direct April 2003 - December 2007
Media Group October 2000 - February 2003
Fear Factor - NBC October 2001 - June 2002
Ster Century October 1998 - December 1999
Grill Concepts, Inc May 1990 - September 1998
Cannon Films (Pathe) May 1987 - September 1989
Skills
Blogging, Public Speaking, Brand Development, Social Media Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Writing, New Business Development, Event Planning, Customer Relations, Sales, Business Development, Marketing, Customer Service, Training, Project Management, Team Building, Leadership Development, Strategic Planning, Management, Direct Marketing, Small Business, Coaching, Email Marketing, Leadership, Management Consulting, Marketing Communications, Event Management, Creative Direction, Social Networking, Nonprofits, Online Marketing, Start-ups, Negotiation, Online Advertising, Strategy, Marketing Strategy, Social Media, Strategic Partnerships, SEO, Lead Generation, Advertising, E-commerce, Market Research
Education
Pepperdine University, The George L. Graziadio School of Business and Management 2014 — 2016
Master of Science, Organization Development
Loyola University New Orleans 1985 — 1987
Bachelor of Arts, Communication Arts
Loyola UniversityNew 1984 — 1987
Bachelor of Arts, Communications Program
Dean Junior College 1982 — 1984
Associate of Arts, Communication Arts Program
Wilton High School 1978 — 1982
Bright Horizons October 2014 - Present
Knowledge Universe May 2014 - October 2014
KinderCare May 2009 - October 2014
Private Household April 2008 - June 2010
Grill Concepts, Inc December 2001 - April 2008
Skills
Public Speaking, Microsoft Word, Educational Leadership, Program Management, Management, Curriculum Development, Curriculum Design, Public Relations, Lesson Planning, Teacher Training, Classroom Management, Training, Team Leadership, Coaching, Childcare, Teaching, Staff Development, Policy, PowerPoint, Human Resources, Early Childhood..., Tutoring, Child Development
Education
University of California 2001 — 2005
Bachelor's Degree, Psychology
Victoria's Secret Pink August 2014 - Present
Victoria's Secret Pink June 2014 - Present
Grill Concepts, Inc. August 2012 - June 2014
Darden February 2013 - September 2013
Skills
Teamwork, PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office, Leadership, Public Speaking, People Friendly, Fast Learner, Fast Worker, Flexibility, Creative, Positive Can-do Attitude, Strategic Planning, Event Planning, Customer Service, Facebook, Social Networking, Creative Writing
Education
San Jose State University 2012 — 2016
Internet Brands 2014 - Present
Law Offices of Kumar 2013 - 2013
Grill Concepts, Inc. June 2008 - February 2012
Skills
Interpersonal..., Creative Problem Solving, Leadership, Customer Service, Customer Support, Legal Writing, Legal Assistance, Legal Documents, Marketing, Strategy
Education
University of Sussex 2012 — 2012
University of California, Irvine 2007 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science and Government
Grill Concepts, Inc. November 1998 - Present
Boston West LLC 1995 - 1998
Bakers Square 1985 - 1995
Bobby McGees 1977 - 1985
Skills
Restaurants, Restaurant Management, Multi-unit, Food & Beverage, Hospitality, Income Statement, Food, Customer Service, Management, Menu Development, New Restaurant Openings, Employee Training, Profit, Franchising, Wine, Food Service, Training, Culinary Skills, Catering, Event Planning, Hiring, Hospitality Industry, Coaching, Hospitality Management, Food Safety, Inventory Management, Customer Satisfaction, Leadership, Fine Dining, Team Leadership, Micros, Team Building, Resorts, Employee Relations, Budgets, Franchise Consulting, Cuisine, Banquets, P&L Management, Recruiting, Multi-Unit Management, Operations Management, Hotels, Alcoholic Beverages, Sanitation, Beer, Pre-opening, Profit Maximization, P&L
Education
California State University-Long Beach 1976 — 1979
BA, Communication
Step Afrika! March 2012 - Present
Shakespeare Theatre Company August 2004 - March 2012
Grill Concepts, Inc. July 2002 - July 2004
Skills
Arts Administration, Fundraising, Event Management, Marketing Strategy, Social Media, Performing Arts, Tessitura, Event Planning, Nonprofits
Education
Trinity University-Washington
Grill Concepts, Inc. February 2015 - Present
Jules Thin Crust LLC May 2014 - August 2014
Object Health April 2013 - August 2013
Walnut Creek on Ice November 2012 - January 2013
Lunardis Market July 2012 - October 2012
Murwood Elementary School Keyspot June 2011 - August 2011
Skills
Cashiering, Retail, Inventory Management, Time Management, Microsoft Office, Inventory Control, Teamwork, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Customer Service, PowerPoint, Cash Register, Telephone Skills
Education
Sonoma State University 2013 — 2017
Bachelor's degree, Junior
Las Lomas High School 2009 — 2013
PaymentGear June 2015 - Present
Ballard Labs September 2014 - Present
Grill Concepts, Inc. August 2010 - October 2014
Payment Gear April 2014 - August 2014
Skills
Operations Management, Customer Service, Restaurant Management, Restaurants, Marketing, Team Building, Bartending, MS Project, Lead Generation, Customer Satisfaction, Menu Development, Hospitality, Wine, Inventory Management, Facebook, Event Planning, Labor Control, Banquets, Hiring, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Public Speaking, Management, Time Management, Social Networking, Social Media, Microsoft Word
Education
Seattle Pacific University 2013 — 2014
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Financial Economics
Corvallis High School
Grill Concepts, Inc. November 2012 - Present
Skills
Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Customer Service, PowerPoint, English, Windows, Research, Outlook, Teaching, Photoshop, Public Speaking, Social Networking
Education
Woodland High School 2008 — 2012
Santa Monica College
Public School & Daily Grill June 2010 - May 2015
Grill Concepts, Inc. September 2005 - July 2010
Grill Concepts, Inc. November 2003 - September 2005
Skills
Food, Restaurants, Restaurant Management, Menu Development, Hospitality, Food Service, Food, P, Multi-unit, Wine, Hospitality Management, Hospitality Industry, Customer Service, Marketing, Pre-opening, Catering, Food & Beverage, Income Statement, Micros, P&L, Event Planning, Event Management
Education
Cornell University 1999 — 2003
Bachelor of Science, Hotel Administration
Cuba Libre Restaurant & Rum Bar September 2014 - Present
Molcajete Catering L.L.C. August 2014 - Present
Diego Restaurant 2013 - August 2014
Rosa Mexicano Restaurants 2013 - 2013
Grill Concepts, Inc. 2011 - 2012
Carmac Group 2010 - 2011
Mojitos Latin Lounge and Nightclub 2005 - 2010
United States Marine Corps 2001 - 2005
Skills
Microsoft Office, Customer Service, Strategic Planning, Marketing Strategy, Management, Marketing, Social Media, Training, Sales, Leadership, Social Networking, Social Media Marketing
Education
Brandeis University 2005 — 2009
Bachelor's degree, Latin American Studies
Harvard University 1999 — 2001
N/A, Archeology
Actively Seeking New Opportunities April 2015 - Present
Logan's Roadhouse December 2014 - April 2015
Injured Reserve January 2012 - February 2014
American Tap Room March 2012 - May 2012
Grill concepts inc January 2006 - December 2011
Grill concepts inc February 1998 - December 2011
Champps Americana May 1994 - February 1998
Mick's October 1991 - May 1994
Great American Restaurants June 1984 - September 1991
Skills
Food Service, Restaurant Management, Food & Beverage, Menu Development, Inventory Management, Multi-unit, Sales, Event Planning, Restaurants, Customer Service, Franchising, Income Statement, Public Relations, Wine, Hospitality, Food Safety, P&L, Customer Satisfaction, Multi-Unit, Catering
Education
Stony Brook University 1981 — 1983
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English
Fishbowl Marketing Analytics July 2015 - Present
The Event Marketspace January 2014 - Present
Grill Concepts, Inc. January 2014 - July 2015
Multiple Companies 2012 - January 2014
Original Productions, a FremantleMedia Corporation 2012 - 2012
SBE Entertainment Group 2011 - 2011
Westfield 2010 - 2011
AEG January 2008 - April 2010
Full Time Student March 2006 - January 2008
LT-LA Lisa Taback Consulting 2004 - 2008
Skills
Public Relations, Digital Marketing, Newsletters, Email Marketing, Media Buying, Social Media, Event Planning, Content Development, Online Advertising, Conferences, Community Relations, Mobile Applications, Direct Mail, Publicity, Event Management, Integrated Marketing, Event Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Communications, Direct Marketing, Brand Development, Media Planning, Partnership Marketing, Online Marketing, Sponsorship, Marketing Strategy, Mobile Marketing, Marketing Management, Advertising, Promotions, Digital Strategy, Market Planning, Corporate Communications, Creative Development, Experiential Marketing, Facebook, Social Networking, Budget Management, Press Releases, Media Relations, Copywriting, Events, Budgets, Community Development, Marketing, Creative Direction, Entertainment, Strategy, Content Strategy, Digital Media
Education
Pepperdine University, The George L. Graziadio School of Business and Management 2013 — 2015
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Marketing & Entrepreneurship, 3.8
California State University, Los Angeles - College of Business and Economics 2005 — 2007
Bachelor's Degree, Business Administration, Marketing, 3.8
Arizona State University 1994 — 1996
Associate's Degree, Business Administration and Management, General
Moreno Valley HIgh School 1990 — 1994
High School Diploma, Honors Student
Self-Employed April 2006 - Present
Patina Restaurant Group February 2009 - March 2010
Grill Concepts, Inc. February 2007 - September 2009
Matrix Software 1996 - 2002
EA Green & Co August 1999 - December 2001
Skills
Creative Writer, Bartender, Social Media, Film, Blogging, Screenplays, Editing, Non-fiction, Social Networking, Proofreading, Research, Public Speaking, Copy Editing, Creative Writing, Entertainment, Editorial, Journalism, Marketing, PowerPoint, Creative Non-fiction, Press Releases, Fiction Writing, Screenwriting, Magazine Articles, Freelance Writing, Script Editing, New Media, Fiction, Team Building, Text Editing, Web Content, Grammar, Non-fiction Writer, Book Reviews, Ghostwriting
Education
University of Maryland College Park 1990 — 1993
Bachelor of Arts, American History
California Virtual Academies August 2012 - Present
Alum Rock School District August 2008 - 2012
Teach for America July 2008 - August 2008
Grill Concepts, Inc. February 2006 - May 2008
Skills
Learning Disabilities, Reading Intervention, English Language..., Caseload Management, Hatha Yoga, Pranayama, Theatre, Positive Behavior..., Autism Spectrum..., Teaching, Classroom, Classroom Management
Education
Alliant International University-San Francisco Bay 2008 — 2010
Master of Arts (M.A.), Special Education and Teaching
UC Irvine 2004 — 2008
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Sociology
Grill Concepts, Inc. August 2010 - February 2013
Hollywood Park Casino March 2009 - December 2010
TRK Inc., CHB July 2007 - June 2009
Skills
Restaurants, Wine, Beer, Customer Service, Microsoft Office, Facebook, Social Networking, Food Service, PowerPoint, Food & Beverage
Education
California State University-Northridge 2012 — 2015
Bachelors of Science in Progress, Business Marketing
El Camino College 2009 — 2011
Inglewood High School 2001 — 2005
High School Diploma
Grill Concepts, Inc. January 2015 - Present
SRC Worldwide, Inc March 2013 - January 2015
Hennessey's Tavern, Inc. May 2008 - March 2013
Hamlet Restaurants 2005 - 2008
Skills
POS, Gift Cards, POS design, Restaurants, Hospitality, Food costing, Database Administration, Pos troubleshooting, PCI Standards, Management, Food & Beverage, Food Service, Franchising, PCI DSS, Security, Leadership, New Restaurant Openings, Food, Computer Hardware, Technical Support, Information Technology, System Deployment, Strategic Planning, Help Desk Support, Hardware, Time Management, Networking, Troubleshooting, Network Administration, Servers, Software Installation, Vendor Management, Printers, Disaster Recovery, Integration, Windows 7, System Administration, Active Directory, Data Center, Operating Systems, Windows Server, Firewalls, Microsoft Technologies, Windows
Education
California State University-Northridge 2003 — 2005
Business
Santa Monica College 2001 — 2003
AA, music business
San Diego State University-California State University 1999 — 2001
Electrical Engineering
Grill Concepts, Inc. Assistant General ManagerThe Daily GrillSeptember 2003 - Present
Skills
Management, Restaurants, Customer Service, Coaching, Communication, Hospitality, Event Management, Event Planning, Social Media, Marketing
Education
Portland State University 2002 — 2006
BA, English
Portland State University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English Language and Literature/Letters
Grill Concepts, Inc. December 2012 - Present
RollingStone Los Angeles January 2011 - December 2012
Obstetrix Medical Group September 2006 - August 2008
Skills
Event Management, Event Planning, Live Events, Mixology, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Social Networking, Bar Management, Inventory Management, Inventory Control, Inventory Analysis, Sales, Sales Operations, Corporate Communications, Strategic Planning, Food, Marketing, Wine, Community Outreach, Sponsorship, Public Relations, Training, Restaurants, Leadership, Management, Menu Development, Food, Hospitality, Customer Satisfaction, Restaurant Management, Public Speaking
Education
University of Arizona 2006 — 2010
B.S Graduate, Focus Areas: Communications, Sociology and Regional Development
Bellarmine College Preparatory 2002 — 2006
Grill Concepts, Inc. March 2015 - Present
Grill Concepts, Inc. August 2014 - March 2015
sbe Group October 2013 - August 2014
Mastro's Restaurant's, LLC May 2011 - May 2013
Mastro's Restaurants, LLC November 2006 - May 2011
Black sheep Bistro August 2003 - May 2006
Skills
Restaurants, Public Speaking, Leadership, Hospitality, New Restaurant Openings, Restaurant Reviews, Fine Dining, Event Planning, Wine & Spirits Industry, Food & Beverage, Menu Development, Food Service Operations, Food Service, Meeting Planning, Food, Training, Social Media, Catering, Management, Event Management
Education
Chapman Universtiy College 2009 — 2011
MA, Organizational Leadership and Development
Chapman University 2002 — 2006
BA, Advertising and Public Relations
Marmota Holdings July 2014 - Present
Hard Rock International January 2010 - September 2014
Grill Concepts, Inc. January 2007 - January 2010
Grand Casino Bakery and Cafe February 2005 - January 2007
JOYA Beverly Hills March 2002 - February 2005
Deep Blue - Cooper October 1997 - January 2002
Skills
Corporate Events, Event Management, Entertainment, Microsoft Office, Marketing Strategy, Photoshop, Social Media, Sales Management, Social Networking, Microsoft Excel, Strategic Planning, Management, Business Strategy, Online Advertising, Property Management, Social Media Marketing
Education
Universidad Argentina de la Empresa
Bachelor's degree, Business Administration and Management, General
Tony's of North Beach, Pizza Rock, Slice House June 2015 - Present
28 Coves Coastal Properties June 2011 - June 2015
Crow Burger Kitchen May 2014 - February 2015
Rubio's Restaurants, Inc November 2005 - July 2011
Panera Bread/California Bread, LLC 2004 - 2005
Pasta Pomodoro, Inc 2003 - 2004
Grill Concpets Inc. 1998 - 2004
Grill Concepts, Inc January 1995 - January 1998
Skills
Hospitality, Restaurants, Sales, Profit, Merchandising, Multi-unit, Customer Service, Real Estate, Catering, Franchising, Fine Dining, New Restaurant Openings, Management, Advertising, Public Relations, Leadership, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Employee Relations, Retail, Training, Marketing, P&L, Strategy, Team Building, Hiring, Budgets, Selling, Contract Negotiation
Education
California State University-Monterey Bay 2012 — 2015
Master's Degree, Business
University of California at Irvine (UCI) 1988 — 2008
Bachelor of Science, Social Science
Loteria Grill December 2013 - Present
The Hungry Cat August 2013 - November 2013
Airtel Plaza Hotel & Conference Center August 2012 - June 2013
Inkanto Peruvian Restaurant November 2011 - August 2012
Hoagies and Wings May 2010 - November 2011
Vitello's Italian Restaurant September 2007 - May 2010
Grill Concepts, Inc. September 2004 - September 2007
Skills
Restaurants, Customer Service, Restaurant Management, Food & Beverage, Hospitality, Food Service, Menu Development, Inventory Management, Food, Microsoft Office, Budgets, Sales, Strategic Planning, Team Building, Catering, Customer Satisfaction, Management, Training, P&L, Hotels, Event Management, Event Planning, Social Media, Hiring
Education
Southern Illinois University 2001 — 2004
Phsycology, Philosophy, Hospitality
Harold Washington College 2004 — 2005
Business Management - Fine Arts
McHenry County College 1999 — 2001
Associate of Arts (A.A.), Psychology, Philosophy, Ethics
Sticky Fingers Cooking, LLC 2013 - Present
Our Kids Our Schools May 2012 - 2013
Spuntino 2012 - 2013
Mohawk Bend 2012 - 2012
Grill Concepts, Inc. 2005 - 2011
Skills
Customer Service, Event Planning, Food & Beverage, Start-ups, Microsoft Office, Management, Aloha, Micros, iWork, Odyssey, Adventure Travel, Blogger, Creative Writer, Social Media, Community Outreach, Facebook, Event Management, Leadership, Social Networking, Microsoft Excel
Education
University of California, Los Angeles 2010 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Development Economics and International Development, 3.65
Chevron January 2012 - Present
Ackerman & Associates November 2010 - January 2012
San Manuel Band of Mission Indians June 2010 - November 2010
San Manuel Band of Mission Indians March 2006 - June 2010
Grill Concepts, Inc. March 2003 - August 2005
The Cheesecake Factory March 1997 - October 2001
Skills
Training, Team Building, Management, Leadership, Performance Management
Education
San Diego State University-California State University 2008 — 2010
Certificate, Casino Gaming
Boise State University 2000 — 2002
Instructional and Performance Technology
University of California, Los Angeles 1981 — 1986
B.A., Design
Grill Concepts, Inc. November 2014 - Present
Grill Concepts, Inc. July 2013 - Present
Gitane Restaurant September 2013 - January 2014
Executive Inn and Suites Embarcadero Cove February 2012 - August 2012
Joie de Vivre Hospitality August 2008 - February 2012
Joie de Vivre Hospitality October 2009 - December 2009
Hotel Rex 2008 - December 2009
EOA, Inc January 2007 - March 2008
Bank of America-Oakland April 2006 - December 2006
Bank of America-Berkeley April 2004 - April 2006
Skills
Customer Service, Hospitality, Hotels, Customer Satisfaction, Catering, Personality, Banquets, Restaurants, Retail, Event Management, Training, Sales, Management, Facebook, Open Table, Event Planning, Micros, Tourism, Hosting, Retail Sales, Hospitality Industry, Restaurant Management, Hospitality Management, Food & Beverage, Opera, Teamwork, Convention Services, Hiring, Time Management, MICROS
Education
California State University-East Bay 2007 — 2009
B.A., Hospitality and Tourism
Laney College 2001 — 2003
Associate in Arts, Culinary Arts/Cooking
Skyline High School 1997 — 1999
High School Diploma
Bay Mountain Martial Arts
Instructor Level, Wing Tsun Martial Arts, 11th Student Level Black Shirt
University of Southern California 2014 - Present
Grill Concepts, Inc. 2012 - November 2014
ESR Hospitality 2011 - 2012
The Cheesecake Factory 2008 - 2011
SBE Entertainment 2007 - 2008
Skills
Operations Management, Training, Restaurant Management, Multi-unit, Food & Beverage, Food Service, Menu Development, Income Statement, New Restaurant Openings, Restaurants, Marketing, Leadership, Hiring, Team Building, Food, Customer Satisfaction, Inventory Management, Hospitality, Hospitality Industry, Employee Relations, Hospitality Management, Profit, Budgets, Recruiting, Hotels, Wine, Forecasting, Food Safety, Employee Training, Coaching, Sales, P&L, Management, Customer Service, Event Management, Franchising, Resorts, Payroll, Catering, Event Planning, P&L Management, Pre-opening
Education
California Lutheran University
MBA, Finance
California Lutheran University
BS, Business Management
Grill Concepts, Inc November 2000 - Present
Tony Roma's Hawaii May 1999 - July 2000
Hawaii Cimm's Inc, dba Burger King Hawaii August 1988 - January 1999
Skills
Customer Service, Customer Satisfaction, Computer Hardware, Cloud Computing, Budgets, Account Management, Email Marketing, Food, Food, Food Service, Hospitality, Income Statement, Inventory Management, Leadership, Management, Marketing, Micros, Microsoft Office, Operations Management, P, POS, Restaurant Management, Restaurants, Sales, Social Media, Social Networking, Strategic Planning, Team Building, Team Leadership, Troubleshooting, Training, Vendor Management, Project Management
Education
Hawaii Pacific University 1997 — 1999
University of Hawaii at Manoa 1992 — 1995
St. David's HealthCare June 2015 - Present
Texas State University August 2013 - May 2015
Grill Concepts, Inc. December 2011 - May 2015
MM&G Consulting, LLC. June 2010 - August 2012
Northwestern Mutual May 2008 - December 2009
Newmark Homes February 2007 - December 2007
Skills
Nursing Care, Nursing Process, Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, Time Management, Project Management, Project Planning, Account Management, Sales, Client Development, Customer Service, Inventory Management, Management, Finance, Leadership, Teamwork, Strategic Planning, Team Building, Hospitals, New Business Development, Training, Healthcare, Microsoft Word
Education
Texas State University 2013 — 2015
BSN, Nursing
Austin Community College 2011 — 2013
Pre-Nursing Studies
JustFab Inc. June 2015 - Present
JustFab Inc. February 2015 - Present
The Adicts Merchandising February 2000 - Present
Grill Concepts, Inc. January 2014 - February 2015
Ziings Bistro & Nightclub August 2007 - January 2014
Ziings August 2007 - December 2013
Screaming Squeegees inc. April 2002 - September 2004
Heritage Inn Hotel & Convention Centre 1998 - 2000
Skills
Leadership, Sales, Cocktails, Menu Development, Management, Human Resources, Inventory Management, Food, Training, Customer Service, Recipes, Employee Training, Culinary Skills, Marketing, Hospitality, Social Media Marketing, Merchandising, Hiring, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Team Building, Operations Management, Recruiting, Employee Relations, Restaurants, Restaurant Management, Food Service, Hospitality Management, Customer Satisfaction, Inventory Control, Purchasing, Small Business, Event Management, Merchandise Planning, Bartending, New Restaurant Openings, ServSafe, Entertainment, Time Management, Event Planning, Catering, Public Relations, Social Networking, P, Food, Advertising, Social Media
Education
Fullerton College 2009 — 2013
Associate of Arts (A.A.), Hospitality Administration/Management
Shift Technologies, Inc. September 2014 - Present
Grill Concepts, Inc. August 2012 - September 2014
Follow Productions July 2014 - August 2014
Telefund September 2009 - August 2012
Skills
Fundraising, Event Planning, Nonprofits, Social Networking, Volunteer Management, Public Speaking, Customer Service, Public Relations, Social Media, Community Outreach, Time Management, Creative Writing, Social Media Marketing, Microsoft Office, Sales, Team Leadership, Marketing Communications, Teamwork, Strategic Communications, Outlook, Community Organizing, Leadership Development, Staff Development, Event Management, Microsoft Excel, Research, Advertising, Marketing, Data Entry, Program Development, Administration, PowerPoint, Coaching, Microsoft Word, Leadership, Training, Management, Strategic Planning, Wine, Wine & Spirits Industry, Wine Pairing, Marketing Strategy, Team Building, Facebook, Communication, Entrepreneurship, Business Development, Writing, Retail, Sales Management
Education
San Francisco State University 2012 — 2014
Bachelor's degree, Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Santa Barbara City College 2009 — 2012
Associate of Arts (AA), Communication
Grill Concepts, Inc. January 2014 - Present
El Callejon October 2007 - December 2013
Cabana Tan of Del Mar March 2003 - December 2009
Education
California State University San Marcos 2007 — 2010
BA, Communications
Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising 2006 — 2007
Associates, Merchandise Marketing
Not Your Average Joe's September 2015 - Present
Grill Concepts, Inc. September 2014 - August 2015
Rosa Mexicano Restaurants October 2013 - September 2014
Grill Concepts, Inc. January 2013 - October 2013
The Willard InterContinental July 2012 - December 2012
InterContinental Hotels Group April 2010 - August 2012
Chili's January 2009 - January 2010
Legal Sea Foods August 2008 - December 2008
InterContinental Hotels Group November 2006 - June 2008
Skills
Food & Beverage, Customer Service, Wine Knowledge, Wine Pairing, Food Service, Food Safety, Supervisory Skills, Restaurant Management, Menu Development, Menu Creation, Pre-opening, Grand Openings, Guest Satisfaction, Customer Experience, Micros, Private Functions, Fine Dining, Craft Beer, Resorts, Wine, F&B Operations, Banquets, Pre-opening experience, Hospitality Management, Catering, MICROS, Customer Satisfaction
Education
Universidad Del Este 2000 — 2005
Bachelors of Science, Hotel Management
Triple Enterprises July 2015 - Present
CA VENTURES, LLC August 2014 - June 2015
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign January 2013 - May 2015
United States Senate May 2013 - July 2013
Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors May 2012 - July 2013
Grill Concepts, Inc. September 2009 - August 2012
Skills
Research, Leadership, Public Speaking, Event Planning, Management, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Customer Service, PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Training, Public Relations, Marketing Communications, Social Media, Facebook
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 2012 — 2015
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Psychology, Bachelor of the Arts (B.A.) in Political Science, International Relations and National Security Studies, Spanish, Arabic
Agoura High School 2007 — 2011
High School Diploma, International Baccalaureate Diploma
Need LLC September 2015 - Present
Grill Concepts, Inc. December 2014 - March 2015
Tina Diamond Photography August 2009 - March 2015
McKinney Avenue Contemporary November 2014 - January 2015
The Painted Pin June 2014 - October 2014
Urban Outfitters September 2013 - April 2014
Art Rise Savannah August 2012 - April 2013
Sports Post June 2011 - September 2012
Skills
Photoshop, Photography, Digital Photography, Portrait Photography, Image Manipulation, InDesign, Commercial Photography, Portraits, Event Photography, Photos, Lightroom, Image Editing, Microsoft Office, Social Media, Mac, Facebook, Blogging, Adobe Creative Suite, Fine Art Photography, Photojournalism, Graphic Design, Social Media Marketing, Twitter, PowerPoint, Art, Instagram, Adobe Encore, Adobe Bridge, Gallery Management, Photo Gallery, Gallery Administration, Art Gallery, Premiere Pro, After Effects, Adobe Audition, TABC Certified, Food Safety, Event Planning, Art Direction, Illustrator, Creative Writing, Drawing, Fine Art, Editing, Advertising, Social Networking, Illustration, Creative Direction, Microsoft Word
Education
Savannah College of Art and Design 2010 — 2013
Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.)
Parish Episcopal School 2006 — 2010
AwesomenessTV February 2015 - Present
On The Kattwalk January 2014 - Present
Young Hollywood February 2012 - August 2014
North Texas Television January 2013 - May 2014
North Texas Television August 2012 - May 2014
North Texas Television August 2012 - May 2014
Fox Restaurant Concepts August 2010 - August 2012
Wilhelmina Models August 2010 - August 2011
Grill Concepts, Inc. July 2007 - July 2011
Skills
Broadcast, Producing, Social Networking, Radio, Film Editing, Friendly Personality, Voice Over, Television, Adobe Audition, Hosting, Editing, Public Speaking, Social Media, Video Editing, Broadcast Journalism, Digital Media, Film, Entertainment, Facebook, Video Production, Final Cut Pro, Public Relations, Camera Operating, Camera Operation
Education
University of North Texas 2012 — 2014
Bachelor's Degree, Radio, Television and Film
Divine Entertainment Network June 2014 - Present
NFXN Ministries January 2014 - Present
Divinely Made Events August 2013 - Present
Fidelis Cybersecurity June 2015 - October 2015
Edward Byrd Music/ Graceful Touch Salon March 2015 - June 2015
Grill Concepts, Inc. August 2013 - September 2014
Regus January 2013 - September 2013
Repent Records January 2010 - July 2013
Nine West Group June 2010 - December 2012
Great American Restaurants April 2007 - November 2009
Skills
Customer Service, Data Entry, Training, Telephone Skills, Management, Budgets, Inventory Control, Negotiation, Event Planning, Event Management, Sales, Hospitality, Social Networking, Retail, Marketing, Visual Merchandising, Inventory Management, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Fashion, Facebook, IT Operations, Telecommunications..., Accounts Payable, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Community Outreach, Coaching, Hospitality Industry
Education
Lancaster Bible College 2015 — 2017
Bachelor's Degree, Business Administration and Management, General
Penn Foster Career School 2011 — 2012
Certification, Certified Wedding Planner
P.G.C.C. 2010 — 2012
Associate of Arts (A.A.), General Studies
Thomas A. Edison High School 2002 — 2006
HS Diploma
Red Bull May 2014 - Present
Red Bull April 2013 - May 2014
London Alley Entertainment July 2012 - April 2013
Red Bull November 2011 - July 2012
Grill Concepts, Inc. April 2010 - July 2012
Skills
Leadership, Restaurants, Sales, Team Building, Event Management, Event Planning, Customer Service, Marketing, Microsoft Office, Facebook, Public Relations, Time Management, Management, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Teamwork, Microsoft Word, Social Media Marketing, Social Media
Education
California State University Monterey Bay 2007 — 2008
Business Administration and Management, General
Moorpark College 2008 — 2010
Business Administration and Management, General
LivingSocial September 2014 - Present
Central Park Tennis Club December 2011 - September 2014
Grill Concepts Inc. March 2011 - October 2011
Inland Empire United Way 2009 - 2010
Wyndham Worldwide 2008 - 2009
Skills
Social Media, Marketing Strategy, Management, Fundraising, Sales, Project Planning, Social Media Marketing, Event Planning, Facebook, Event Management, Email Marketing, Marketing, Public Relations, Social Networking, Marketing Communications, Customer Service, Microsoft Office, Advertising, Public Speaking, PowerPoint, Marketing Management, Membership, Membership Development, Membership Relations, Membership Growth, Membership Building, Social Media Outreach, Social Media Advertising, Social Media Consulting, Marketing Event Planning, Coordinating Events, Customer Retention, Customer Oriented, Salesforce.com
Education
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona 2010 — 2011
Master of Science, Hospitality Management
Western Washington University 2004 — 2008
Bachelor of Arts, Business Administration-Marketing
Coalition of Responsible Community Development (CRCD) July 2013 - Present
Grill Concepts, Inc. 2007 - 2009
Skills
Customer Service, Construction..., Property Management, Executive..., Administrative Work, Leadership, Project Planning, Teamwork, Small Business, Event Planning, Training, Microsoft Excel, Leadership Development, Community Development, Management, Microsoft Office
Education
Los Angeles Southwest College 2006 — 2007
Real Estate Development, A
Newmarket International, Inc. an Amadeus company March 2015 - Present
Pacific Palms Resort February 2014 - February 2015
Grill Concepts, Inc. May 2013 - December 2013
Cal Poly Pomona September 2012 - March 2013
Live Nation September 2012 - December 2012
Marriott International August 2010 - October 2011
The Collins College of Hospitality Management April 2010 - June 2011
Coastal Luxury Management April 2010 - April 2010
Skills
Event Management, Customer Service, Restaurant Management, ServSafe, Event Planning, Sales, Catering, Outlook, Micros, Training, Front Office, Delphi, Microsoft Office, Photoshop, FOSSE, Research, New Program Development, Staff Management, Caterease, Aloha, QuarkXPress, MeetingMatrix
Education
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona 2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Hospitality Management
Apicius International School of Hospitality, Florence University of the Arts 2012 — 2012
Hospitality Administration/Management
Janssen, Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson and Johnson May 2014 - Present
Orexo AB May 2013 - May 2014
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc. November 2010 - June 2013
AstraZeneca June 2009 - November 2010
GlaxoSmithKline September 2006 - June 2009
Grill Concepts, Inc. February 2000 - July 2006
WGME 13 September 1999 - November 2004
WLBZ NEWSCENTER 2 May 1998 - September 1999
WAGM-TV September 1996 - May 1998
Skills
Pharmaceutical Sales, Urology, Pulmonology, Sales Effectiveness, Managed Care, Pharmaceutical Industry, Product Launch, Hospital Sales, Communication Skills, Business Analysis, Hospitality Management, Hospitality Industry, Broadcast Journalism, News Anchoring, TV News Production, Allergy, Asthma
Education
Emerson College 1994 — 1996
Master's degree, Mass Communication/Media Studies
Boston College 1990 — 1994
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Mass Communication/Media Studies and English
Grill Concepts, Inc. October 2014 - Present
Brenda J. Parker Consulting August 2011 - Present
CKE Restaurants, Inc. September 2013 - October 2014
DineEquity, Inc. May 2010 - July 2011
Tech Global Partners January 2010 - April 2010
Accuvia Consulting January 2006 - March 2010
AMREST January 2008 - December 2009
Great Circle Family Foods, LLC January 2000 - February 2005
BIT Solutions 1998 - 2005
Diedrich Coffee January 1997 - May 2000
Skills
Strategic Planning, POS, IT Strategy, Project Management, Leadership, Team Building, Team Management, Hospitality, Training, Business Development, Budgets, Restaurants, Operations Management, Retail, Consulting, Start-ups, Management, Team Leadership, Outsourcing, Inventory Management, Business Intelligence, Performance Management, Vendor Management, Restaurant Management, Customer Satisfaction, Change Management, Customer Service, Process Improvement, Income Statement, Cross-functional Team..., Business Strategy, Product Management, Executive Management, Food, Integration, Negotiation, ERP, Franchising, P&L Management, Strategy, CRM, Business Planning, Entrepreneurship, Profit, Forecasting, Hiring, Food & Beverage, Product Development, Food Service, Sales Management
Education
Prairie View A&M University
B.S, Mathematics
Evan E. Worthing High School
Grill Concepts, Inc. May 2004 - Present
Skills
Benefits, Employee Relations, Leadership Development, Talent Acquisition, Hiring, Risk Management, Labor Relations, Applicant Tracking..., Employee Benefits, Restaurants, Human Resources, Recruiting, Leadership, Management, Training, Retail, Coaching, College Recruiting, Succession Planning, Workforce Planning, Onboarding, Budgets, New Hire Orientations, Interviews, Deferred Compensation, Payroll
Education
National University 1987 — 1989
MS
National University 1986 — 1987
BTE
University at Albany, SUNY 1985 — 1986
AS
JLL March 2014 - Present
Jones Lang LaSalle July 2012 - Present
Jones Lang LaSalle August 2007 - June 2012
Grill Concepts, Inc. January 2004 - April 2005
Deloitte July 2002 - January 2004
Arthur Andersen August 2000 - July 2002
Eltrax Hospitality Group (formally known as Encore Systems, Inc.) January 1999 - May 1999
Skills
Valuation, Financial Modeling, Due Diligence, Financial Analysis, Asset Managment, Real Estate Economics, Mergers, Management Consulting, Portfolio Management, Business Strategy, Real Estate Development, Private Equity, Strategic Planning, Feasibility Studies, Real Estate, Asset Management, Commercial Real Estate, Mergers & Acquisitions, Lease Administration, Corporate Real Estate, Change Management
Education
Cornell University - S.C. Johnson Graduate School of Management 2005 — 2007
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Real Estate and Finance
Cornell University 1995 — 2000
BS, School of Hotel Administration
Consultant October 2012 - Present
International Laser Group July 2010 - October 2012
Market Tech Media Corporation September 2009 - July 2010
Golden State Medical Supply, Inc. March 2008 - September 2009
Westside Waldorf School August 2006 - March 2008
Langdon Wilson September 2002 - August 2006
Nova Development October 2000 - July 2002
Grill Concepts, Inc. September 1999 - October 2000
Alfred Publishing Co., Inc. August 1988 - September 1999
Grant Thornton 1982 - 1986
Skills
Budgeting, Audit, Manufacturing, Excel, Strategic Planning, Accounting, Financial Reporting, Retail, Quickbooks, Internal Controls, General Ledger, Financial Analysis, SEC reporting, Tax, Payroll, Accounts Payable, Auditing, GAAP, Accounts Receivable, Reconciliation, Fixed Assets, Financial Accounting, Cash Flow, Financial Planning, Forecasting, Cost Accounting, Revenue Recognition, SEC filings, Finance, Financial Statements, Budgets, Strategic Financial..., Account Reconciliation, QuickBooks, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, US GAAP
Education
California State University-Northridge 1979 — 1982
B.S. - Business Administration, Accounting
Grill Concepts, Inc. 1994 - 1999
Juy''s, Inc. 1972 - 1990
Wham-O Manufacturing Co. 1966 - 1971
Arthur Andesen & Co. 1961 - 1966
Skills
Finance, Income Tax, Tax
Education
University of California, Los Angeles 1970 — 1970
Certificate -, The Executive Program
California State University-Long Beach 1959 — 1961
Grill Concepts, Inc. August 2015 - Present
Ruby's Diner, Inc. September 2013 - February 2015
Mimis Cafe July 2012 - July 2013
Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar 2004 - December 2011
Roy's Hawaiian Fusion Cuisine 2004 - December 2006
The Cheesecake Factory 2001 - 2004
Johnny Rockets 2001 - 2004
Skills
Brand Management, Hospitality, Strategic Planning, Team Leadership, Food, work across silos, Wine, Menu Development, Database Marketing, Direct Marketing, Advertising, Fine Dining, Private Dining, Catering, Event Planning, Market Planning, upscale consumer mindset, Creative Direction, Profit Maximization, Calendar Planning, Gift Cards, Works well individually, Cross-functional Team..., What Matters Most, Seeing the Bigger..., Brand Development, Integrated Marketing, Leadership, Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Restaurants, Event Management, Food
Education
Pepperdine University 1988 — 1992
BA, Public Relations
Grill Concepts, Inc. TutorFreelanceJanuary 2000 - Present
Freelance January 1997 - Present
Starbucks Coffee Company March 2002 - November 2007
Education
University of California, Berkeley 2004 — 2006
BA, English Literature, Disability Studies
Northwestern University
Sessions LA September 2010 - Present
Community Services Unlimited, Inc. January 2012 - June 2012
RootDown LA August 2009 - January 2012
Garden School Foundation February 2009 - June 2010
Chimera Design, LLC October 2008 - January 2009
Grill Concepts, Inc February 2007 - August 2008
Law Office of Catherine Haight October 2005 - November 2006
Skills
Community Outreach, Grant Writing, Project Management, Program Development, Marketing
Education
University of California, Berkeley
Bachelor of Arts, Philosophy
McCormick & Schmick's May 2015 - Present
cafe deluxe September 2010 - April 2013
Grill Concepts, Inc. July 1999 - May 2007
Skills
Labor Control, ServSafe, HACCP, Menu Engineering, Butchery, Food Cost Analysis, Seafood, Food Cost Management, Micros, Labor Management, Culinary Education, Food Service Sanitation, Pastry, Gourmet, Grill, Mediterranean, Wine, Bartending, Italian cuisine, Cost Control, Culinary Skills, Menu Development, Recipes, Restaurants, Restaurant Management, Hospitality, Food, Fine Dining, Customer Service, New Restaurant Openings, Banquets, Catering, Food
Education
Newbury College 1993 — 1995
Associate's degree, Culinary Arts/Chef Training
Grill Concepts, Inc May 2011 - Present
Sizzler USA January 2008 - May 2011
Cage Management January 2001 - January 2008
California Pizza Kitchen, Inc January 1994 - January 2001
Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc January 1993 - January 1994
Bay Sherman & Company January 1990 - January 1993
Skills
Accounting, Financial Reporting, Coaching, Financial Analysis, Budgets, Forecasting, Auditing, Strategic Planning, Internal Controls, Managerial Finance, Financial Accounting, Microsoft Excel, Income Statement, Accounts Payable, Account Reconciliation, P&L, Accounts Receivable, General Ledger, Payroll, Management, Cash Management, Fixed Assets, SEC filings, Business Planning, Financial Statements, Variance Analysis
Education
Iowa State University
Bachelor of Business Administration, Accounting
Occidental Grill March 2013 - Present
Iron Gate Restaurant September 2013 - June 2014
Grill Concepts, Inc. August 2012 - September 2013
Clyde's Restaurant Group September 2009 - July 2012
Travelers Insurance May 2006 - February 2009
Skills
Claims Resolution, Customer Service, Problem Solving, Product Knowledge, Product Marketing, Creativity, Xactimate, Claims Management, Property Damage, Property Claims, Claims Investigations, Catastrophe, Claim Investigation, Commercial Lines, Claims Handling, Adjusters, Catering, Event Management, Food, Microsoft Excel, Food, Subrogation, Project Management
Education
University of Delaware 2001 — 2006
BA, Criminal Justice
St Joseph High School
Grill Concepts Inc. March 2014 - Present
American Botanical Pharmacy September 2012 - December 2013
Real Food Daily September 2008 - August 2012
The Elysian Cafe June 2004 - March 2006
Skills
Restaurant Management, Menu Development, Restaurants, Food, Culinary Skills, Fine Dining, Food & Beverage, Fine Art, Operations Management, Business Relationship..., Catering, Food Service, New Restaurant Openings, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Editing, Marketing Management, Project Management, Proofreading, Budgets, Management, P, Sales
Education
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey-New Brunswick 2001 — 2005
BFA
Le Corden Bleu 2007 — 2008
OA, Culinary Arts
Viking Cruises December 2013 - Present
Grill Concepts, Inc. August 2011 - December 2013
Food for Taught Restaurant Training and Consulting November 2007 - December 2013
Maggiano's Little Italy February 2009 - July 2011
Growth Properties July 2002 - November 2007
foodwerx cafe July 1999 - July 2002
Skills
New Restaurant Openings, ServSafe Instructor, ServSafe Alcohol..., CFBE, Catering, Nutrition, Cpr Certified, First Aid, Menu Development, Menu Engineering, Leadership Development, Team Leadership, Cost Control, Profit Maximization, Guest Service Management, Recruiting, SOP development, Presentations, Training, Restaurant Management, Restaurants, Hotel Management, Mentoring, Spanish-speaking, Bulgarian, Food & Beverage, Food Preparation, Culinary Management, Employee Relations, Employee Engagement, Employee Training, Quick Thinker, Timely Decision Making, Project Planning, Project Management, Creative Problem Solving, Banquet Operations, Alcohol Awareness, Responsible Service of..., Food Safety, Food Safety Management..., Marketing Strategy, Operations Management, Retail, Motivation, Interviews, Multi-unit, Multitasking Skills, Franchise Consulting, Hospitality Management
Education
Pierce College 2012 — 2014
Associate of Science (A.S.), Business Administration and Management, General, 4.0
Corning Incorporated March 2014 - Present
Elmira Technology Group December 2013 - Present
Ithaca College August 2013 - November 2013
The CBORD Group, Inc. December 2012 - August 2013
fiber network services June 2012 - November 2012
NVR, Inc. September 2011 - June 2012
ManTech December 2007 - June 2011
Legal Seafood November 2006 - December 2007
SAN VITO, LLC June 2006 - November 2006
GRILL CONCEPTS, Inc February 2000 - June 2006
Skills
Cisco Technologies, Windows Server, Windows 7, Microsoft Office, ITIL, Budgets, VMware, SharePoint, Active Directory, Customer Service
Education
Elmira Free Academy
Northern Virginia Community College
Nuclear Biological Chemical
US Army School of Logistics
DC Berridge LLCBest Events LA January 2013 - Present
Patina Restaurant Group March 2011 - December 2012
YAccounting June 2010 - February 2011
Food Art Group, Inc. October 2008 - December 2009
Grill Concepts, Inc. August 2007 - September 2008
Marmalade Holdings Inc. December 1993 - August 2007
Education
Deree College
B.A. Business Administration, Major: Accounting
American Golf Corporation May 2013 - Present
Raveneaux Country Club May 2012 - February 2013
Green Gables Country Club 2007 - 2011
Patina Restaurant Group 2005 - 2007
Grill Concepts Inc 2003 - 2005
Jonathan Club 1996 - 2003
Disneyland Resort 1983 - 1996
Skills
Restaurant Management, Restaurants, Wine, Food & Beverage, Catering, Hospitality, Hospitality Management, Menu Development, Banquets, Event Management, Event Planning, Food
Education
University of California, Irvine
BA, Economics
University of California, Irvine
BA, Philosophy
Grill Concepts, Inc. May 2015 - Present
Youngs Market Company January 2014 - March 2015
Youngs Market Company July 2012 - December 2013
Pour D' Vino October 2011 - October 2012
Lancaster JetHawks April 2010 - September 2010
Skills
Social Media, Microsoft Word, Customer Service, Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Microsoft Office, Sales, Social Media Marketing, Sports, Facebook, Social Networking, Event Management, Marketing, Public Speaking, Public Relations, Media Relations, Event Planning, Marketing Communications
Education
California State University-Long Beach 2005 — 2007
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
Antelope Valley College 2004 — 2005
Associate of Arts (A.A.), Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Sierra College 2002 — 2003
None, Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Sea Dental Care July 2013 - Present
Harleston Runion III, DMD (Retired) April 2013 - August 2013
Grill Concepts, Inc. October 2009 - August 2013
Ruth's Chris Steak House June 2008 - October 2009
Northwest Multiple Listing Service November 2006 - June 2008
Applebee's May 2003 - July 2006
Skills
Customer Service, CPR Certified, Data Entry, Social Media Marketing, Dental Assisting, Eaglesoft, Digital Radiography, Front Office, Phone Etiquette, Microsoft Office, Presentation Skills
Education
Western Governors University 2013 — 2016
Bachelor’s Degree, Marketing/Marketing Management
Lake Washington Technical College 2012 — 2013
Associate’s Degree, Dental Assisting
Kennewick High School 2001 — 2005
High School
Art Institute January 2009 - Present
Harold Catering January 2000 - Present
Grill Concepts, Inc. January 1991 - January 1998
Skills
Culinary Skills, Cuisine, Event Management, Menu Development, Recipes, Catering, Restaurants, Fine Dining, Food Service, Cooking, Banquets, Pastry, Gourmet, Restaurant Management, Food, Chocolate, Baking, Cakes, Food & Beverage, Chef
Education
Johnson and Wales University 1983 — 1987
BS
AI LA
Culinary Institute of America
certifcate, Advanced Sauces, Healthy Diets
Grill Concepts, Inc. 2010 - Present
Grill Concepts, Inc. February 2010 - February 2013
Skills
Restaurant Management, Menu Development, Food Cost Management, Labor Control, ServSafe, Hiring Employees
Education
Scottsdale Culinary Institute 2003 — 2004
Associates in Culinary
Northern Arizona University 2001 — 2003
Hotel, Motel, and Restaurant Management
Grill Concepts, Inc. March 2015 - Present
Skills
Restaurants, Hospitality Management, Hospitality, Administrative..., Training, Employee Training, Event Management, Employee Relations, Inventory Management, Restaurant Management, Budgets, Customer Satisfaction, Payroll, New Restaurant Openings, UPS Shipping, Shipping Systems, Food & Beverage, Food Service, Food Industry, Hands-on Training, Event Planning, Events Coordination, Corporate Events, Live Events, Hotel Management, Hotel Administration, Conference Services, Public Speaking, Bartending, ADP Payforce, ADP Payroll, Background Checks, Travel Planning
Education
Kendall College 2007 — 2011
Jones Metropolitan
High School Diploma
Kendall College
Burton's Grill 2010 - Present
Grill Concepts, Inc. 2008 - 2010
Tempest California Bistro 2004 - 2008
Skills
Restaurants, Food & Beverage, Restaurant Management, Menu Development, Catering, Fine Dining, Banquets, Hospitality, Hospitality Management, Culinary Skills, Food Service, Food, Hospitality Industry, Hotels, Micros, Pre-opening, Wine, Cuisine, Food Safety, Hotel Management
Education
Northeastern University
Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering
Original Media April 2014 - July 2015
VEVO 2013 - 2013
Grill Concepts, Inc. June 2010 - January 2012
Skills
Entertainment, Film, Comedy, Television, Film Production, Feature Films, Improvisation, Screenwriting, Video Production, Short Films, Final Cut Pro, Final Draft
Education
New York University 2011 — 2013
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA)
Towson University 2008 — 2011
Spenger's Fresh Fish Grotto July 2002 - Present
Grill Concepts, Inc. March 1999 - March 2002
koo koo roo April 1996 - June 1999
Education
University of California, Santa Barbara 1980 — 1981
LGO Hospitality LLC May 2014 - Present
Grill Concepts, Inc. March 2010 - April 2014
Spark Woodfire Grill April 2006 - March 2010
Grill Concepts, Inc. September 2003 - April 2006
Skills
Menu Development, Catering, Hospitality, Food, Restaurant Management, Restaurants, New Restaurant Openings
Education
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo 1997 — 2002
Bachelor of Science (BS), Economics