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Professional Summary
Creative operations, sales, and hospitality professional with 25+ years experience of demonstrated results. Extensive training and proficiency in effective communication strategies including negotiation, public speaking, conflict- resolution and de-escalation techniques. Excel at outreach and business development that creates mutually satisfying projects and partnerships.
Business Sales, Operations and Account Management
Identify and cultivate qualified decision makers who can purchase products or service. Client-base includes a robust range of business verticals including software, IT-related technical, finance, startups, law, manufacturing, medical, hospitality, retail and various service-based offerings. Over a million cold calls to date.
Fine-Dining, Food and Beverage Management, Hospitality Sales and Operations
Oversaw operations of 146-unit hotel. Coordinated and directed staff in daily hotel operations to achieve profitability, guest satisfaction and efficiency. Restaurant Management–Fine Dining. Full-service hotel restaurant and banquet functions. Diet coach, author & facilitator with specialized expertise in managing dietary restrictions.
Employment History
2011 – CURRENT
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HEALTH THROUGH DIET - Portland, OR
Diet Coach, Founder & Author, "Living Well with Diet Restrictions"
2006 – CURRENT
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LEAD SAVVY - Portland, OR (Multi-country territory)
Senior Strategist & Founder - B2B Lead Generation and Sales Consultancy
2004 to 2005
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TUCCI - Lake Oswego
Restaurant General Manager -Fine Dining
2002 to 2004
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LANIER WORLDWIDE & COPYTRONIX - Portland, OR
Commercial Copier Sales Representative
1997-2001
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HOMESTEAD STUDIO SUITES HOTELS - Tigard, OR
Hotel General Manager & Acting Director of Sales
Education and Professional Development
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CORBAN UNIVERSITY (formerly Western Baptist College) - Salem, OR
Bachelor of Science Management & Communications
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TOASTMASTERS INTERNATIONAL (Public-speaking organization)
“Certified Toastmaster” & former President (local chapter)