To Whom It May Concern: Job Search:

Please accept this letter and the attached resume as an expressed interest in jo
ining your organization.
I also my new online resume for your review here: http://www.visualcv.com/kimgr
egory I would love to know what you think of this new presentation of resumes.
I am researching employment opportunities in the Los Angeles area after spending
the last 20 years as a Restaurant General Manager and Front of the House Manage
r in Los Angeles and New York City in some the high profile venues. I am career
minded and confident I would make a valuable contribution to your organization b
y utilizing my experience and background.
My Computer offerings include, but are not limited to, Sales, Marketing, Online
Branding, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, VOIP, IPTV, eStationary, h
osting, web design, search-engine optimization, Video, Data and lead Generation,
and online community development, software proprietary, added-value of high-lev
el partnership, merged technology, identity, design and business intelligence.
HOSPITALITY, RESTAURANT, NIGHTCLUB, COMPUTERS, SALES, MARKETING, INTERNET EXPER
T, PROMOTIONS AND MANAGEMENT EXECUTIVE:
As an accomplished professional with verifiable successes in sustaining revenues
and profits in a diverse range of restaurants, hospitality, Sales organizations
; I have the ability to reduce and contain labor, food and operating costs while
significantly improving profits and maintaining service and quality. I am fully
experienced in all phases of food and beverage management, adept at identifying
and resolving complex management, operational and human resource issues. Expert
with most of the POS Systems (Micros, Squirrel, Restaurant Manager, Aloha).
I am looking to secure a Hospitality, Restaurant, Sales, Management position wi
thin a progressive organization, which would utilize my strengths in sales, mark
eting and customer service. My proven strengths in sales and hospitality managem
ent and all its disciplines have consistently provided the leadership necessary
to ensure maximum profitability and market growth. Throughout my management care
er. Iam also member of several internet marketing groups online that show us way
s to market for the future and to build a brand. And I have built my Online prof
iles to over 20 million contacts.
I would welcome the opportunity to meet with you personally to discuss my qualif
ications and your personnel needs. Thank you for your time and courtesy in revie
wing the enclosed material and for your forthcoming response.
Respectfully,
Kim Gregory
310-429-0901 Cell
kg10aa47a@westpost.net
My Online Resume Below:
http://www.visualcv.com/kimgregory

Mr. Kim Gregory

1206 N Hayworth Ave., West Hollywood, CA 90046 a Ph: (310) 429-0901 a Email:
kg10aa47a@westpost.net
Online resume at: http://www.visualcv.com/kimgregory
Los Angeles, CA
PROFESSIONAL OBJECTIVE: Seeking a responsible and challenging position where my
experience will be utilized and career goals attained.
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS:
a 20 Years Experience as a Restaurant General Manager and Front of the House Man
ager.
a Pre-opening experience, unionized properties, boutique hotels, large volume pr
operties, luxury hotels.
a Excellent problem solver with proven record of identifying problems and implem
enting solutions to increase service levels and improve profitability.
a Focused individual with strong leadership capabilities and superior decision m
aking skills.
a Fully experienced in all phases of F&B Management, vendor relationships, food
and beverage ordering, bookkeeping, liquor control, payroll, general facility ma
intenance, and staff scheduling.
a Opening Experience, High End Event Catering Sales & Execution.
a Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. #1 with Customer Service Exc
ellence.
a Excellent with several different types POS. (Micros, Squirrel, Aloha, Restaura
nt Manager, Open Table)
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
General Manager (2 MM Sales) Falcon Hollywood
08/09 to 04/4/10
Hollywood, CA
-Raised the weekly average sales of 22k to average 40k per week.
-Managed all phases of F&B Management, vendor relationships, food and beverage o
rdering, bookkeeping, liquor control, payroll, general facility maintenan
ce, and staff scheduling. High End Event Catering Sales.
-All marketing and promoter efforts, up selling programs, and special promotions
, etc.
- Continue to maintain strong relationships with over 100 major LA & NYC nightcl
ub promoters.
GM (3 MM Sales) PIGa N WHISTLE HOLLYWOOD 05/06 06/07
Hollywood, CA (Restaurant Manager POS)
- Booked over 100 parties through marketing, and reaching out to my database.
- Continue to maintain strong relationships with over 100 major LA & NYC nightcl
ub promoters
- Implemented online calendar for booked parties, promotions, and special events
.
- Reduced and contain labor, food, and operating costs while significantly impro
ving profits and maintaining customer service and quality.
- Worked with all local promoters of bands, bands for our 6 night a week Live Mu
sic Night in Backroom
- New Excel financial reporting and Bar Management Controls which resulted in a
24% to 18% reduction in liquor cost, Inventories reduce from $43,000 to $21
,000.
The Flat World Network/Purfusion Worldwide (Computer Consultant) 2000 a" Busin
ess Closed 01/10
WEST COAST SALES CONSULT
- The Flat World Network/PurFusion Inc. is a premier computer business solutions
provider for online corporate, association, charity, sports and entertainment i
dentity. We enable our clients to promote, conduct and optimize their internet b
usiness opportunities, achieving a powerful and unique online identity, and prof
it from real time market demographic information.
Talent Scout & Marketing ModelSearchNYC.com/ProScout.com 1989 06/09
LA/NYC Traveling Talent Scout around USA

AGM (12 MM Sales) AVALON HOLLYWOOD/SPIDER CLUB 12/04 04/06

Hollywood, CA (Aloha POS-16 Terminals)
- As GM/AGM we took Avalon Hollywood to the 1 & 2 club in the world in 2005 & 20
06, Live DJas
- Worked with Live Nation booking opening bands, also was the lead contact betwe
en club and Live Nation
- Reorganized financial and management controls which resulted in a 5% reduction
in liquor cost
- Developed short and long-term strategic sales & marketing, and product develop
ment plans
- Managed staff of 140 including recruitment, training, and employee development
- Wrote, developed, and implemented new service procedures and prices
Miami Beach Starting Scouting Company & Talent Website 2000 11/08
South Beach, FL
Dining Room Manager (4 MM Sales) Foundation Room House of Blues 2002 2004
DIRECTOR OF BAR OPERATIONS
West Hollywood, CA (Micros POS)
- Replaced 3 person management team, assuming responsibility for all functions o
f the Foundation Room
- Responsible for the development of unique promotions that resulted in an incre
ase in sales per VIP Member
- Created Tuesday Night Bands Night in the Foundation Room with local LA Bands.
Great Nights!
- Supervised over 100 events annually with an average head count of 20 a" 300
- Maintained excellent standard of compliance with all HOB, State, and local saf
ety health codes
- Rewrote Service, Security, Front-of-House Staff, and Concierge operation manua
ls
(Moved to LA)
Asst. General Manager (2.5 MM Sales) Roseas on Reeds Lake 2000 a" 2002
East Grand Rapids, MI (Micros POS)
- Coordinated with local sales reps and doctors the aDine in Dasha program which
generated $80,000 a year
- Researched and developed new food items for spring, summer, winter, and bar me
nu
- Designed and built 500-bottle wooden wine rack; set up bin numbers and storage
procedures
(Moved back to Michigan after 10 years in NYC)
Account Executive Manager Executive Distinctions 1999-2000
New York City, NY
- Total responsibility for Internet recruiting, sourcing, interviewing, and plac
ement of IT professionals
- Designed, corporate website including on-line recruiting, interviewing, testin
g, and placement of IT Pros
General Manager / % Partner (2 MM Sales) The Grotto Lounge/Michelangelo Hotel 19
96-1999
New York City (Micros POS)
- Developed procedures and operation manuals for this new start-up restaurant
- Created VIP Program with over 500 members
- Created Live Jazz Nights with local NYC Bands
Asst. General Manager (10 MM Sales-Mircos) The Coffee Shop, Union Square 1994-1
996
New York City
- Extensive experience negotiating and purchasing of food, beverages, dry goods,
and equipment
- Researched, implemented, and upgraded Micros 4700 system to the 8700 Micros sy
stem
- Booked Live Brazilian Bands for Saturday and Sunday Brunches
AGM & Restaurant/Bar Manager (Mircos POS) ARK Restaurant Corporation
1991-1994
New York City
- America Restaurant - 180 employees; 400 seats, $7 MM Sales
- Poiret Restaurant - 40 employees; 80 seats, $1.5 MM Sales
- Metropolitan Caf - 100 employees; 250 seats, $3 MM Sales
- B. Smith's Restaurant - 120 employees; 300 seats, $3 MM Sales, Booked Bands in
Upstairs Lounge
(Moved to NYC)
Branch Manager & Route Supervisor Hostess Cake Company 1984-1991
Grand Rapids, MI
- Managed 12 sales representatives and 780 accounts with annual agency sales in
excess of $4 million
- Interviewed, hired, and conducted sales training program for staff
- Recipient of four aSupervisor of the Yeara awards
Education/Professional Training: Windows XP/ Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint,
Outlook 2007/Sexual Harassment Certified
Aquinas College, Grand Rapids, MI Business Courses, 1989
Davenport College, Grand Rapids, MI English Courses, 1984