Chef Roe

Owner | Marketing Consultant | Private Chef

Los Angeles, CA | Houston, TX

Dec. 2020- Present

• Brand marketing strategist and content creator for small businesses 

• Social media management for client accounts 

• Curating and posting content and blogs for clients using professional tools such as Adobe Suite 

• Suggest and implement new features to develop brand awareness 

• Website designer and manager. including updating and maintaining SEO 

• Food styling & Food Photography

• Restaurant Operations Consultant

• Private dinners and banquets 

• Client inventory and budget management 

• Enforced food, health, and safety protocols

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The College of Health Care Professions 

Student Success Coordinator 

Houston, TX

Oct. 2024- Current

• • Deliver custom private dining experiences while managing budgets, timelines, and client expectations

  • Build brand identities for small businesses through strategic marketing, content creation, and visual storytelling

  • Design and maintain websites that strengthen brand presence and improve user experience

  • Produce photography and videography optimized for social media engagement and audience growth

  • Consult with restaurants on menu design, branding cohesion, and guest-experience improvements​

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Don Orange

Assistant Manager

Redlands CA

Aug. 2022- Aug. 2023

• Inland Empire Magazine “Best Restaurants 2023”

• Led daily operations while maintaining a smooth, organized, and guest-centered environment

• Trained and coached staff to improve performance, confidence, and consistency

• Managed scheduling, inventory, and cash handling with accuracy, accountability, and attention to detail

• Resolved concerns, strengthened communication among staff, and supported a positive workplace culture

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Kiran's

Assistant Manager

Houston, TX

August. 2020- Present

• Directed operations for private events of up to 300 guests while collaborating across multiple departments, reflecting cross-team coordination in academic settings

• Trained and supervised staff while applying coaching techniques similar to faculty and student mentorship

• Maintained high standards in quality, safety, and service in a high-pressure environment

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The Art Institute of Houston

Academic Advisor | Culinary Programs

Houston, TX

Oct. 2018- July 2021

• Advised and mentored a cohort of 200 students across three campuses, supporting degree progression, graduation planning, and career development

• Oversaw class scheduling for assigned cohorts, ensuring alignment with program requirements

• Managed job placement process, including employer outreach, student preparation, and documentation of employment outcomes for reporting compliance

• Partnered with local and national employers, including Walt Disney World and Hyatt Resorts, to expand externship and employment opportunities

• Planned and hosted campus events and activities designed to enhance campus life, foster community, and increase student retention

• Directed the development and rebranding of the campus restaurant and student art gallery to create engaging, hands-on learning spaces that showcased student work

 

The Art Institute of California

Instructor | Restaurant Manager

San Bernardino, CA

Feb. 2015- Oct. 2018

• Taught and assessed courses in culinary operations, restaurant management, and front-of-house service, ensuring alignment with program outcomes

• Provided one-on-one academic support and tutoring to students who required additional guidance to meet learning objectives

• Directed the development and rebranding of the campus restaurant and student gallery to create engaging, hands-on learning spaces that showcased student work

• Designed and executed experiential learning opportunities, including multi-course dining events that connected the curriculum to real-world application

• Collaborated with faculty to integrate industry trends and best practices into course delivery

 

Grhaze Inc., Redlands, CA

Assistant Restaurant Consultant

Redlands, CA

Sept. 2015- Sept 2016

• Managed startup operations, including brand development, marketing,and  graphic design

• Contractor and permit management

• Hiring, training, and managing front-of-house employees

• Led creative design with the contractor team

 

R81Print, San Bernardino, CA

Marketing Graphic Designer 

San Bernardino, CA

July 2014- Oct. Feb. 2015

• Client Project Manager

• Created graphics, illustrations, logos, layouts, and photos using Adobe Suite

• Consulted business owners on best marketing strategies

• Restaurant menu engineering

 

Las Brasas Restaurant

General Manager

Redlands, CA

Aug. 2004- July 2014

• Inland Empire Magazine: “Top 100 Restaurants”

• Managed marketing, social media, & public relations for the business

• Oversaw employee training and quality control

• Inventory management

• Catering manager​