The Blackstone Renaissance Hotel & Mercat a la Planxa
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Waldorf Astoria Chicago February 2014 - Present
The Blackstone Renaissance Hotel & Mercat a la Planxa November 2009 - February 2014
The Blackstone Renaissance Hotel & Mercat a la Planxa November 2009 - April 2011
Renaissance Chicago O'hare Suites Hotel December 2007 - November 2009
River Partners December 2005 - December 2007
Live Marketing January 2002 - February 2006
Skills
Hotels, Event Management, Catering, Food & Beverage, Banquets, Marketing, Restaurants, Menu Development, Sales, Corporate Events, Management, Budgets, Tourism, Leadership, Weddings, Forecasting, Time Management, Hospitality Management, Hospitality Industry, Hospitality, Social Media, Social Networking, Customer Service, Meeting Planning, Event Planning, Social Media Marketing, Public Relations, Sales Management, Wedding Planning, Micros, Hotel Management, Revenue Analysis, Trade Shows, Customer Satisfaction, Resorts, LinkedIn, Culinary Skills, Fine Dining, Restaurant Management, Convention Services, Food, Front Office
Education
Lewis University
Bachelors Science, Business Marketing
St. Norbert College
Bachelor of Science - Marketing
The Blackstone Renaissance Hotel & Mercat a la Planxa June 2013 - Present
The Blackstone, A Renaissance Hotel September 2011 - June 2013
Target June 2010 - February 2011
Porter Airlines Inc. August 2008 - May 2010
Skills
Hotels, Hospitality Industry, Customer Service, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Hospitality, Front Office, Property Management..., Customer Satisfaction, Hospitality Management, Hotel Management, Guest Service Management, Concierge Services, Rooms Division, Hotel Booking, Reservation, Food & Beverage, Resorts, Time Management
Education
Roosevelt University 2009 — 2010
Lincoln Land Community College 2006 — 2008
Associate of Science (A.S.), Sociology
Keystone Foods July 2015 - Present
Givaudan May 2013 - July 2015
Nation Pizza and Foods June 2010 - May 2013
Kerry Ingredients and Flavours July 2009 - June 2010
The Blackstone Renaissance Hotel & Mercat a la Planxa January 2008 - July 2009
Skills
Culinary Skills, Product Development, Presentations, Project Management, New Business Development, Management, Product Innovation, Restaurant Management, Ingredients, Food Quality, Chef, Food Science, Sanitation, HACCP, Food Processing, Flavors, Bakery, Food Manufacturing, Recipes, Confectionery, Food Preparation, Meat, Restaurants
Education
Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts-Scottsdale 2002 — 2003
Associate of Occupational Studies, Culinary Arts
Warwick Allerton Hotel Chicago August 2014 - June 2015
The Blackstone Renaissance Hotel & Mercat a la Planxa June 2013 - August 2014
Renaissance Hotels July 2012 - June 2013
Holiday Inn Express & Suites June 2011 - August 2012
Holiday Inn Express & Suites May 2011 - April 2012
Holiday Inn Express & Suites April 2011 - January 2012
Kellogg Hotel and Conference Center January 2011 - June 2011
Michigan State University Football Player February 2008 - January 2010
Skills
Microsoft Office, Opera, Delphi, PowerPoint, Holidex Plus, Perfomance Management, Hero, Holidex, Excel, Hospitality, Hotels, Hospitality Industry, Front Office, Time Management, Sales, Hospitality Management, Hotel Management, Rooms Division, Micros, Public Speaking, Marketing Strategy, Team Building, Teamwork, Leadership
Education
Michigan State University 2008 — 2013
Hospitality Business, Hotel and Casino Management
The Blackstone Renaissance Hotel & Mercat a la Planxa September 2014 - Present
Aloft Hotel February 2014 - Present
TumbleWeeds Gymnastics Team August 2013 - Present
Intrigue Dance Studio 2013 - Present
Comcast 2012 - Present
Freelance Dancer January 2005 - Present
commercial/ concert/ company January 2004 - November 2014
Skills
Microsoft Word, Customer Service, Research, Social Networking, Acting, Modern Dance, Latin Ballroom/ Mambo, Hip Hop Dance, African Dance
Education
Columbia College Chicago 2009 — 2014
Bachelor's Degree, Dance: Teaching, Performance, Choreography
Columbia College Chicago 2009 — 2013
Bachelor, Dance: Teaching/Choreography
Spencers Restaurant February 2015 - July 2015
Whole Foods Market August 2014 - February 2015
Remington Hotels November 2012 - February 2014
Garces Restaurant Group July 2012 - October 2012
The Blackstone Renaissance Hotel & Mercat a la Planxa February 2008 - May 2012
ROOM 21 February 2007 - January 2008
Butter April 2005 - January 2007
Skills
Food & Beverage, Restaurants, Catering, Menu Development, Hotels, Hospitality, Hospitality Management, Fine Dining, Event Management, Food, Pre-opening, Marketing, Customer Satisfaction, Event Planning, Social Media, Banquets, Customer Service, Wine, Budgets, Sales, Restaurant Management, Time Management, Hospitality Industry, Hotel Management, Public Relations, Culinary Skills, Management, Corporate Events, Hiring, Team Building, Open Table, Marketing Communications, Facebook, Training, Social Media Marketing, Revenue Analysis, Meeting Planning, Cuisine, Cooking, MICROS, Leadership, Front Office, Microsoft Office, Purchasing, Resorts, Social Networking, Tourism, Opera, Wine Tasting
Education
DePaul University 2002 — 2003
Communication, English Literature (British and Commonwealth)
Barat College of DePaul University
English Major
New Trier
Diploma, High School Diploma
The Chicago Academy For The Arts
Dance Major, Dance
Franklin Fine Arts
Dinner Party Pop Up March 2014 - Present
Eataly November 2013 - April 2014
Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants July 2013 - November 2013
The Blackstone Renaissance Hotel & Mercat a la Planxa August 2012 - May 2013
Fox Broadcasting Company March 2012 - May 2012
Elate Restaurant June 2011 - February 2012
Cafe Gratitude February 2011 - June 2011
Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants February 2009 - April 2010
Blackbird Restaurant Group November 2008 - February 2009
Skills
Management, having fun, Molecular Gastronomy, Vegan, Customer Service, Cloud Computing, SEO copywriting, Music Production, Performance Improvement
Education
Duke University 2006 — 2007
Certificate of Achievement in Political Science (APSA), American Government and Politics (United States)
University of Illinois at Chicago 2000 — 2007
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science and Government
Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants November 2013 - Present
The Blackstone Renaissance Hotel & Mercat a la Planxa November 2012 - November 2013
Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts June 2011 - December 2011
Arizona PIRG January 2011 - May 2011
The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company L.L.C. June 2008 - May 2011
Skills
Grassroots Organizing, Community Outreach, Press Releases, Social Networking, Nonprofits, Hospitality, Hospitality Management, Hospitality Industry, Restaurants
Education
Arizona State University 2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science and Government
La Universidad de Deusto
The Blackstone Renaissance Hotel & Mercat a la Planxa August 2014 - May 2015
The Blackstone Renaissance Hotel & Mercat a la Planxa May 2013 - August 2014
Oca Restaurante August 2011 - December 2011
Hoteles Las Brisas August 2009 - December 2009
HOTELES CAMINO REAL June 2009 - August 2009
Skills
Culinary Skills, Fine Dining, Food Cost Analysis, Culinary Management, Cooking, Cuisine, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Micros, Web Applications, Mobile Applications, SketchUp, Sketchbook Pro, Google Earth, Adobe, Photoshop, Mac, Teamwork, Menu Development, Banquets, Chef, Food & Beverage, Menu Costing, Gourmet, Hospitality Management, Food Service, Food Service Sanitation, Pre-opening, Pastry, Sanitation, Catering, Alimentación y bebidas, Gestión y dirección...
Education
Kendall College 2012 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Culinary Arts/Chef Training
Universidad del Valle de México 2008 — 2012
Bachelor's degree, International Business Administration/Management, Hospitality - F&B
Crunch Fitness August 2015 - Present
The Strand NYC April 2013 - August 2015
The Blackstone Renaissance Hotel & Mercat a la Planxa April 2011 - May 2013
Kimpton Hotels May 2009 - April 2011
Westin Hotels January 2007 - January 2009
W Hotels January 2006 - January 2007
Crunch Fitness May 2005 - December 2005
Crunch Fitness April 2004 - August 2004
Sprint PCS August 2002 - August 2004
Education
DePaul University 2003 — 2005
Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.)
Texas Southern University 2001 — 2003
Lincoln Park High School 1997 — 2001
The Winchester October 2014 - Present
The Blackstone Renaissance Hotel & Mercat a la Planxa June 2014 - September 2014
Education
Joliet Junior College 2014 — 2016
Associate of Arts and Sciences (A.A.S.), Culinary Arts/Chef Training
NCR Corporation September 2015 - Present
The Blackstone Renaissance Hotel & Mercat a la Planxa October 2014 - August 2015
Sage Restaurant Group 2011 - August 2015
Skills
Food & Beverage, Hotels, Hospitality Management, Hospitality, Event Planning, Event Management, Catering, Restaurant Management, Time Management, Process Scheduler, Employee Training, Human Resources, Management, Hiring, Payroll, Banquets, Hospitality Industry, Menu Development
Education
The School of the Art Institute of Chicago
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Painting and Drawing
The Blackstone Renaissance Hotel & Mercat a la Planxa November 2014 - Present
Jewell Events Catering April 2014 - October 2014
Sincere Food December 2012 - March 2014
Revere Hotel Boston Common June 2012 - March 2014
CaterStaff February 2012 - February 2014
Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts May 2011 - June 2012
Roaring Gap Club May 2010 - September 2010
Skills
Catering, Menu Development, Food Safety, Culinary Skills, Restaurant Management, Hospitality Management, Food, Marketing, Boutique Hotels
Education
Culinary Institute of America 2009 — 2011
Associates, Culinary Arts/Chef Training, 3.1
The University of Texas-Pan American 2004 — 2009
Bachelors of Business Administration in Marketing, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, 3.0
Jeannette & Josh Duo December 2013 - Present
Xtreme Cover Bands February 2013 - February 2014
TVK Orchestra October 2012 - May 2013
TVK Orchestra 2009 - 2011
Lake Lawn Resort May 2010 - October 2010
Hilton Garden Inn Hoffman Estates November 2008 - September 2009
Island Lake Village Hall July 1999 - April 2009
The Blackstone Renaissance Hotel & Mercat a la Planxa April 2008 - November 2008
Six Flags Great America April 2007 - September 2007
Skills
Entertainment, Singing, Social Networking, Music Industry, Event Planning, Customer Service, Music Production, Event Management, Teaching, Opera, Music Education, Piano, Choral, Musical Theatre, Band, Vocal, Music, Songwriting, Recording, Arts Administration, Concerts, Dance, Rock
Education
McHenry County College 2005 — 2006
None, Early Childhood Education
Columbia College Chicago 2003 — 2004
None, Dance & Musical Theatre
Wauconda Community High School 1999 — 2003
General Education (High School Diploma), General Education (High School Diploma)
The Open Bottle June 2014 - Present
Sofitel Luxury Hotels and Resorts November 2012 - July 2014
Hilton Hotels Worldwide April 2012 - October 2012
The Blackstone Renaissance Hotel & Mercat a la Planxa January 2011 - April 2012
Skills
Hospitality, Hospitality Industry, Customer Service, Concierge Services, Hotels, Hospitality Management, Building Relationships, Market Share Analysis, Competitive Analysis, Business Analysis, Business Intelligence, Relationship Management, Analysts, Analysis, Data Analysis, Market Analysis, Statistical Data..., Corporate Travel, Business Travel, Sales Operations, Sales, Sales Process, Business Strategy, Strategic Planning, Customer Experience, Customer Satisfaction, Business Relationship..., Guest Relations, Hotel Administration, Human Resources, Employee Training, Customer Retention, Employee Engagement, Employee Relations, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Email Marketing, Travel Arrangements, Travel, Reservations, Boutique Hotels, Luxury Hotels, Microsoft Excel, OnQ
Education
Marylhurst University 2012 — 2014
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Business Administration and Management, General
Saint Xavier University 2009 — 2011
Bachelor of Business Administration, Hospitality Management
University of Illinois at Chicago 2007 — 2008
Psychology, Pre-Med
Jewell Events Catering May 2015 - Present
The Blackstone Renaissance Hotel & Mercat a la Planxa April 2013 - Present
The Blackstone Renaissance Hotel & Mercat a la Planxa May 2012 - April 2013
Starbucks September 2010 - March 2013
Silversmith Hotel & Suites June 2011 - September 2011
Hilton Garden Inn Cleveland Downtown September 2009 - June 2011
Hilton Garden Inn Cleveland Downtown March 2009 - September 2009
University of Akron August 2005 - December 2008
Skills
Event Planning, Hospitality, Hotels, Trade Shows, Sales, Customer Service, Banquets, Catering, Email Marketing, Event Management, Food & Beverage, Hospitality Management, Management, Menu Development, Microsoft Excel, Sales Management, Wedding Planning, Weddings
Education
The University of Akron 2005 — 2008
Bachelors, Fashion Merchandising/Marketing & Sales
Savills Studley November 2014 - Present
DePaul University School of Accountancy & Management Information Systems September 2014 - Present
The Blackstone Renaissance Hotel & Mercat a la Planxa January 2013 - August 2013
Starbucks May 2006 - October 2012
Central Wisconsin Cheer Camps August 2003 - December 2010
GNC July 2005 - July 2007
Mortgage Managers June 2002 - September 2003
Skills
Customer Service, Training, Leadership, Data Analysis, Organizational..., Strategic Planning, Budgets, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Management, Team Leadership, Project Management, Public Speaking, Sales, Time Management, Team Building, Social Networking, Outlook, Event Management, Social Media, Analysis, Strategy, Marketing, Communication, Coaching, Teamwork, Event Planning, Employee Training, Human Resources, Leadership Development, Facebook, Process Improvement, Research, Business Development, Hospitality, Social Media Marketing, Program Management, CoStar, Real Capital Analytics
Education
DePaul University 2014 — 2016
Bachelor's Degree, Business Management and Finance, 3.8/4.0
Kendall College 2012 — 2014
Associate of Arts and Sciences (A.A.S.), Culinary Arts/Chef Training, 3.8/4.0
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2004 — 2005
Bachelor's Degree, Kinesiology and Exercise Science, 3.2/4.0
University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh 2003 — 2005
Transffered to MN, Business Administration and Management, General, 2.8/4.0
Mary D. Bradford
Three Floyds Brewing October 2013 - Present
The Blackstone Renaissance Hotel & Mercat a la Planxa November 2012 - April 2013
Wit Hotel April 2012 - November 2012
Rogan Granite Industries August 2008 - April 2012
Skills
Stonework, Cabinetry, Event Management, Inventory, Food Service Sanitation, Food Preparation
Education
Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts-Chicago 2010 — 2011
Associate's degree, Culinary Arts and Related Services
Purdue University Calumet 2008 — 2010
Marriott Chicago at Medical District/UIC - Davidson Hotels & Resorts June 2014 - Present
Marriott Chicago at Medical District/UIC - Davidson Hotels & Resorts August 2013 - May 2014
The Blackstone Renaissance Hotel & Mercat a la Planxa March 2012 - August 2013
Rockwell's Neighborhood Grill May 2010 - March 2012
Caffe RoM February 2007 - September 2010
Happyman Films 2006 - 2008
WLDE Oldies 101.7 May 2007 - September 2007
Higher Grounds Coffee House March 2004 - September 2007
WMEE 97.3 August 2004 - August 2005
Scotts Food July 2002 - January 2004
Skills
Hospitality Industry, Hospitality, Hotels, Customer Service, Hospitality Management, Micros, Event Planning, Food, Menu Development, Social Media, Restaurants, Facebook, Food & Beverage, Event Management, Front Office
Education
Columbia College Chicago 2005 — 2009
Bachelors, Acting / Radio Broadcasting
Ritz Carlton 2015 - Present
The Blackstone Renaissance Hotel & Mercat a la Planxa August 2013 - August 2015
Sage Hospitality 2013 - 2015
Sage Hospitality 2013 - 2015
W Hotel - Bliss Spa Chicago June 2011 - August 2013
Chico's Chicago August 2008 - January 2012
Crate &Barrel June 2008 - January 2010
White sox April 2008 - September 2009
American Planning Council June 2007 - July 2008
Waitross Supermarket August 2005 - May 2007
Skills
Customer Satisfaction, Sales, Inventory Management, Customer Service, Management, Merchandising, CRM, Store Management, Telephone Skills, Sales Management, Public Relations, Loss Prevention, Selling, Security, Hospitality, Cashiering, Event Management, Time Management, PowerPoint, Hospitality Management, Microsoft Office, Social Networking, Hotels, Event Planning
Education
Roosevelt University 2011 — 2014
BA, Hospitality Administration/Management
Chicago State University 2011 — 2011
Sir John Cass Redcoat College 2005 — 2008
Associate Degree, Double Applied Science
The Blackstone Renaissance Hotel & Mercat a la Planxa September 2015 - Present
Arlington International Racecourse March 2015 - August 2015
NHS Global Events August 2014 - March 2015
The Silverman Group May 2013 - August 2013
Skills
Interviews, Strong written, verbal..., Management, Journalism (print) and..., Communication, Customer Service, Teamwork, People Skills, Time Management, Proposal Writing
Education
Augustana College 2010 — 2014
Communication Studies and Multimedia Journalism Mass Communications, Mass Communication/Media Studies
Acanto July 2014 - Present
The Drake Hotel, Hilton Worldwide March 2013 - June 2014
The Drake Hotel, Hilton Worldwide October 2011 - March 2013
The Gage & Henri February 2011 - October 2011
The Blackstone Renaissance Hotel & Mercat a la Planxa May 2009 - February 2011
The Blackstone Renaissance Hotel & Mercat a la Planxa February 2008 - April 2009
Skills
Hospitality Management, Restaurants, Catering, Open Table, Food & Beverage, Food, Hospitality Industry, Hospitality, Menu Development, Hotels, Customer Satisfaction, Hotel Management, Marketing, Management, Banquets, Sanitation, Forecasting
Education
University of Phoenix
B.S. Business Management, Entrepreneurship
Gwendolyn Brooks College Prep 2003 — 2007
High School Diploma
The Winchester 2015 - Present
The Signature Room 2015 - Present
Dusek's Board and Beer September 2014 - Present
Sage Hospitality 2014 - Present
The Blackstone Renaissance Hotel & Mercat a la Planxa 2014 - Present
Dusek's at Thalia Hall 2014 - Present
Sodexo 2013 - 2014
Hyatt Regency McCormick Place 2013 - 2013
Skills
Sanitation, ServSafe, Serve Safe Certified, Cooking, Food
Education
Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts-Chicago 2015 — 2015
Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager
Simeon Career Academy 2010 — 2014
Culinary Arts/Chef Training
The Blackstone Renaissance Hotel & Mercat a la Planxa July 2015 - Present
Marriott Hotels September 2010 - Present
Marriott Hotels and Resorts September 2004 - September 2010
Seelbach Hilton Hotel September 1994 - March 2004
Skills
Hospitality, Hotels, Hospitality Management, Hospitality Industry, Hotel Management, Management, Food & Beverage, Resorts, Front Office, Leadership, Room Operations
Education
Indiana University-Southeast 1993 — 1997
Invesco US August 2015 - Present
Cygnus Business Media / AC Business Media January 2012 - Present
The Blackstone Renaissance Hotel & Mercat a la Planxa November 2009 - January 2012
other May 2007 - November 2009
Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Customer Service, PowerPoint, English, Windows, Outlook, Photoshop, Budgets, Strategic Planning, Negotiation, Editing, Hospitality, Event Planning, Meeting Planning
Education
Eastern Illinois University
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Hospitality Administration/Management
The Blackstone Renaissance Hotel & Mercat a la Planxa February 2015 - Present
The DoubleTree by Hilton North Shore Conference Center October 2013 - February 2015
BridgeStreet Residences, Serviced Apartments and Suites August 2012 - October 2013
n/a-freelance October 2011 - August 2012
The Westin Chicago River North April 2010 - July 2011
The Westin Chicago River North May 2008 - April 2010
The Westin Chicago North Shore July 2007 - May 2008
The Hilton Garden Inn January 2007 - July 2007
Skills
Hospitality, Meeting Planning, Event Management, Convention Services, Hospitality Industry, Budgets, Hotel Management, Restaurants, Training, Food & Beverage, Customer Satisfaction, Trade Shows, Outlook, Microsoft Excel, Hospitality Management, Management, Hotel Booking, Delphi, Teamwork, Revenue Analysis, Resorts, Yield Management, Microsoft Office, Forecasting, Administration, Problem Solving, Social Media, Budgeting, Hotel Contract..., Team Management
Education
Eastern Illinois University 2003 — 2007
Bachelor of Science (BS), Business Family and Consumer Sciences/Hospitality Management
Experient September 2013 - Present
The Blackstone Renaissance Hotel & Mercat a la Planxa October 2011 - September 2013
The Blackstone Renaissance Hotel & Mercat a la Planxa April 2011 - November 2011
The Blackstone Renaissance Hotel & Mercat a la Planxa June 2010 - April 2011
The Broadmoor May 2009 - November 2009
Skills
Hospitality, Hotels, Hospitality Management, Hospitality Industry, Management, Front Office, Tourism, Hotel Management, Revenue Analysis, Event Management, Resorts, Property Management..., Rooms Division, Public Relations, Hotel Booking, Yield Management, Guest Service Management
Education
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale 2006 — 2010
BS, Hospitality and Tourism Administration, Speech Communication
The Blackstone Renaissance Hotel & Mercat a la Planxa July 2014 - Present
ITA Group, Inc. September 2013 - July 2014
Sheraton West Des Moines January 2011 - July 2013
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. 2011 - 2011
Lucky Strike Lanes September 2009 - September 2010
Minding Your Business September 2008 - April 2009
Education
University of Illinois at Chicago 2004 — 2007
Marketing, Marketing
Andrew 1999 — 2003
Tavistock Restaurants LLC July 2012 - Present
DiningIn November 2010 - May 2012
The Blackstone Renaissance Hotel & Mercat a la Planxa December 2009 - October 2010
Lettuce Entertain You December 2006 - November 2009
Skills
Restaurants, Menu Development, Restaurant Management, Food & Beverage, Food Service, Micros, Microsoft Office, Culinary Skills, Customer Experience, Hospitality Management, Catering, Wine, Fine Dining, Event Management, Cuisine, Aloha, Banquets, MealsSoft, Jonas P.O.S...., Managing Comprehensive..., Managing Contracted..., Negotiating Pricing and..., Net-Chef, Hospitality, Food
Education
Kendall College 2004 — 2006
Bachelor of Arts, Hospitality Management, F&B Management Major
Illinois Institute of Art 2002 — 2004
Associate in Applied Science, Culinary Arts
Clementine Custom Events July 2013 - Present
The Blackstone Renaissance Hotel & Mercat a la Planxa September 2011 - July 2013
Renaissance Chicago Hotel March 2010 - September 2011
Renaissance Chicago Hotel July 2009 - April 2010
Chicago Special Events Management December 2006 - March 2009
Quast and Associates 2004 - 2006
WGN Radio December 2004 - March 2005
Skills
Event Management, Meeting Planning, Corporate Events, Event Planning, Hotels, Marketing, Food & Beverage, Sales, Training, Customer Service
Education
DePaul University 2003 — 2006
Communication Major and Marketing Minor, Events, Marketing and Public Relations
The James Hotel August 2015 - Present
The Blackstone Renaissance Hotel & Mercat a la Planxa December 2013 - August 2015
Omni Hotels October 1994 - November 2013
Knickerbocker Hotel January 1992 - October 1994
Skills
Property Management..., Yield Management, Hotels, Front Office, Revenue Analysis, Hospitality Industry, Hospitality, Rooms Division, Hospitality Management, Hotel Management
Education
University of Iowa 1987 — 1991
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Sociology
ATP Flight School July 2014 - Present
The Langham Hotels and Resorts September 2013 - June 2014
The Blackstone Renaissance Hotel & Mercat a la Planxa April 2008 - September 2013
Renaissance Schaumburg Hotel & Convention Center July 2006 - April 2008
The Eden Roc, A Renaissance Resort & Spa January 2007 - March 2007
Skills
Task Force, Pre-opening experience, Hotel Management, Accounting, Customer Service, Property Management..., Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, New Hire Training, Accounts Receivable, Income Audit, Food & Beverage, Hospitality, Resorts, Pre-opening, Front Office, Hotels, Banquets, Revenue Analysis, Hospitality Management, Hospitality Industry, Catering
Education
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale 2002 — 2006
B.A. Hospitality & Tourism; Resort/Hotel Management
Centennial High School
McCormick Distilling Company April 2015 - Present
Keller Williams Realty, Inc. May 2014 - April 2015
Selective Search LLC April 2012 - March 2014
The Blackstone Renaissance Hotel & Mercat a la Planxa April 2011 - July 2012
Nordstrom February 2010 - March 2011
TEAM Enterprises December 2008 - September 2010
Standard Beverage Corporation August 2007 - December 2008
Skills
Event Management, Customer Service, Microsoft Office, Social Media, Team Building, Sales Management, PowerPoint, Marketing, Sales, Microsoft Excel, Food & Beverage, Account Management, Customer Satisfaction, Budgets, Hospitality, Social Networking, New Business Development, Negotiation, Strategic Planning, Coaching
Education
University of Missouri-Kansas City
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Kansas State University
High School
The Blackstone Renaissance Hotel & Mercat a la Planxa February 2012 - Present
Renaissance OHare Hotel January 2005 - February 2012
Sheraton Chicago NW January 2002 - January 2005
Pheasant Run Resort January 1995 - January 2002
Skills
Outlook, Word and..., Hotels, Customer Service, Food & Beverage, Management, Sales, Trade Shows, Customer Satisfaction, Outlook, Hospitality, Hospitality Management, Hospitality Industry, Pre-opening, Microsoft Word, Menu Development, Microsoft Excel, Event Management, Food, Tourism, Delphi, Catering, Hotel Management, Convention Services, Meeting Planning, Banquets, Revenue Analysis, Budgets, Micros
Education
Elgin Community College 1991 — 1993
Computer learning
San Diego Mesa College September 2013 - Present
EDMC 2010 - Present
Marriott International June 2011 - November 2012
The Blackstone Renaissance Hotel & Mercat a la Planxa 2007 - 2009
Sage Hospitality Resources 2007 - 2009
Skills
Hospitality Management, Hospitality, Food & Beverage, Loss Prevention, Restaurants, Hotels, Hospitality Industry, Event Management, Catering, Culinary Skills, Hotel Management, Customer Service, Menu Development, Event Planning, Restaurant Management, Resorts, Meeting Planning, Micros, Revenue Analysis
Education
Roosevelt University
MSHTM
State University of New York at Delhi
Frontera Grill and Topolobampa September 2013 - Present
Crane and Norcross, Attorneys at Law August 2011 - Present
The Blackstone Renaissance Hotel & Mercat a la Planxa April 2013 - September 2013
Phonak June 2009 - August 2011
Sweet Dreams Bakery February 2009 - August 2009
Mill Steel Company November 2007 - January 2009
Skills
Microsoft Office, Process Improvement, Customer Service, Team Leadership, Teamwork, Microsoft Excel, SAP, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Inventory Management, Access, Leadership, Team Building, Time Management
Education
Kendall College 2011 — 2013
AAS, Baking and Pastry
Grand Valley State University 2004 — 2008
BBA, General Management
Residence Inn by Marriott 2015 - Present
MCR Development LLC April 2014 - December 2014
Renaissance Fort Lauderdale Cruise Port Hotel April 2012 - April 2014
Hollywood Beach Marriott 2011 - 2012
DFW Marriott Hotel & Golf Club January 2009 - June 2011
Marriott International 2008 - 2009
The Blackstone Renaissance Hotel & Mercat a la Planxa 2007 - 2008
Renaissance Schaumburg Hotel & Convention Center March 2006 - December 2007
Marriott International - IAH Airport Marriott 2004 - 2006
Renaissance Arts Hotel April 2003 - August 2004
Skills
Pre-opening, Event Management, Hotel Management, Hotels, Banquets, Hospitality Industry, Front Office, Resorts, Revenue Analysis, Hospitality Management, Micros, Hospitality, Food, Property Management..., Rooms Division, Food
Education
University of Houston 1995 — 2000
BA, Sociology, Psychology & Business Mgmt
Vokal September 2015 - Present
Mobile Makers Academy July 2015 - September 2015
Mobile Makers Academy May 2015 - July 2015
QOMO HiteVision February 2015 - April 2015
University of Illinois at Chicago July 2012 - December 2014
Mack & Associates May 2013 - December 2013
Chicago Board of Elections September 2012 - November 2012
The Blackstone Renaissance Hotel & Mercat a la Planxa June 2012 - August 2012
TSS Radio August 2011 - December 2011
University of Illinois at Chicago September 2009 - October 2011
Skills
Objective-C, iOS Development, Xcode, Mobile Application..., iOS, Photography, Editing, Git, Github, Agile Software..., Video Production, Graphic Design, Adobe Creative Suite, Photoshop, Video Editing, Mac, Video, Final Cut Pro, Illustrator, Social Media, Film, Graphics, Motion Graphics, Multimedia, Creative Writing, InDesign, After Effects, Digital Photography, Videography, Art, Flash, Creative Direction, Audio Editing, Final Cut Studio, Facebook, Animation, HTML, Social Networking, Sound, OS X, Film Production, Blogging, Visual Communication, Drawing, Posters, Layout, Post Production, Image Editing
Education
University of Illinois at Chicago 2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Moving Image
Mannheim American High School 2004 — 2008
Mannheim American High School, High School/Secondary Diplomas and Certificates
Mobile Makers
Mobile Makers
Trump Hotel Collection March 2015 - Present
Trump International Hotel & Tower Chicago November 2013 - March 2015
The Blackstone Renaissance Hotel & Mercat a la Planxa January 2013 - October 2013
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. February 2009 - December 2012
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. February 2008 - February 2009
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. October 2007 - February 2008
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. February 2007 - October 2007
Skills
Hotels, Sales, Sales Management, Management, Hospitality, Hospitality Industry, Hospitality Management, Revenue Analysis, Hotel Management, Meeting Planning, Resorts, Food & Beverage
Education
Miami University 1997 — 2001
B.A., Marketing
St. John's Jesuit High School 1997 — 2001
Morgan MFG July 2015 - Present
The Blackstone Renaissance Hotel May 2014 - July 2015
The Blackstone Renaissance Hotel & Mercat a la Planxa April 2013 - May 2014
ANN INC. October 2012 - May 2013
XSELL Technologies February 2013 - April 2013
The Momsay: A Kid's Town September 2011 - September 2012
Darby Potts June 2010 - September 2012
The Blackstone Renaissance Hotel & Mercat a la Planxa June 2012 - August 2012
Chicago 2016 June 2008 - June 2009
Skills
Microsoft Office, Typing 70 wpm, Event Management, Marketing, Public Relations, Event Planning, Cvent, Delphi, Passkey, Customer Service, Social Media Marketing, Google Analytics, Facebook Marketing, Corporate Events, Cold Calling, Spontaneity, Hospitality, Sales, Leadership, Email Marketing, Press Releases, Time Management, Social Media, Teamwork, Facebook, Market Research, Social Networking, Advertising, Editing, Hospitality Industry, Meeting Planning, PowerPoint, Online Marketing, Marketing Communications, Blogging, Management, Hospitality Management, Microsoft Word, Public Speaking, Hotels, Events Coordination, Communication, Hotel Management, Customer Satisfaction, Catering, Food & Beverage
Education
DePaul University 2010 — 2012
Bachelor of Science, Marketing
Illinois State University 2009 — 2010
Marketing, Marketing
Joliet Junior College 2008 — 2010
Bachelor of Science, General Education
Joliet Catholic Academy 2004 — 2008
High School Diploma, General
Four Points by Sheraton College Station TX August 2011 - Present
The Blackstone Renaissance Hotel & Mercat a la Planxa April 2008 - August 2011
Hilton Conference Center College Station Tx January 2006 - April 2008
Skills
Outlook, Customer Service, Hospitality Industry, Micros, Front Office, Accounting, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable
Education
Austin Community College 1997 — 1999
Monahans High School 1989 — 1993
Hyatt Hotels Corporation March 2014 - Present
Hilton Worldwide July 2012 - January 2014
Roka Akor October 2011 - May 2012
The Blackstone Renaissance Hotel & Mercat a la Planxa December 2009 - July 2011
Skills
Food & Beverage, Open Table, Hospitality Industry, Hotel Management
Education
Kendall College 2014 — 2016
Asset Management
Kendall College 2009 — 2011
Hotel & Lodging Management
Virgin Hotels December 2014 - Present
Marriott International May 2014 - December 2014
The Blackstone Renaissance Hotel & Mercat a la Planxa August 2012 - May 2014
The Blackstone Renaissance Hotel & Mercat a la Planxa August 2009 - August 2012
Hotel Ivy, Minneapolis. A Luxury Collection Hotel by Starwood 2011 - 2011
The Blackstone Renaissance Hotel & Mercat a la Planxa February 2009 - August 2009
The Blackstone Renaissance Hotel & Mercat a la Planxa March 2008 - February 2009
Renaissance Schaumburg Hotel and Convention Center July 2006 - March 2008
Skills
Spanish, Java, JavaScript, Python, HTML, Property Management..., Hotels, Front Office, Hospitality Management, Food & Beverage, Banquets, Customer Service, Hospitality Industry, Management
Education
DePaul University
Bachelor of Science, Computer Science
TekSystems/MillerCoors May 2014 - Present
Kellogg Information Systems August 2010 - March 2014
The Blackstone Renaissance Hotel & Mercat a la Planxa May 2008 - August 2010
Evanston Golf Club April 2004 - August 2006
Skills
Active Directory, Windows, Windows 7, HTML, XP, VMware, Flexible to Change, Help Desk Support, System Deployment, Software Installation, Troubleshooting, Computer Hardware, SharePoint, OS X, Telepresence, Events Coordination, Audio Visual Support, Windows XP
Education
Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology 2006 — 2007
Northwestern University 2000 — 2004
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science and Government