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Daniela Ortiz

Event Planner, Wine Service Professional

Last updated: May 08, 2013

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Last updated: Jan 7 2013

Server, Talde
Summary

A successful member of the restaurant industry for the past 25 years, exhibiting a strong work ethic and passion for the complete dining experience. Accomplished in all aspects of front of the house service having held positions in management, as bartender and waiter, wine steward and event coordinator. Completely in love with restaurants and bars and the people who come in to enjoy them.

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Work Experience: Culinary

  • Talde
    Title: Waiter
    Chef: Dale Talde
    Cuisine: Asian-American
    Notes: Back to my roots! Providing professional, knowledgeable and friendly service one table at a time.

    Employment: Oct 2012 - Present
  • NAHA
    Title: Private Dining Director
    Chef: Carrie Nahabedian
    Cuisine: Seasonal American with Mediterranean Influence
    Notes: Resourceful oversight and development of every aspect of this MIchelin-starred restaurant's private dining program. Responsibilities included all sales of and maintenance of the program, internally and externally, developing innovative strategies for promotion of both private dining program and the restaurant at large including creating social media outlets. The position required working closely with the James Beard recognized chef and management to provide an overall experience for the guest that is reflective of the award winning, highly rated status held by the restaurant.

    Employment: Sep 2007 - Sep 2012
  • NAHA
    Title: Waiter
    Chef: Carrie Nahabedian
    Cuisine: Seasonal American with Mediterranean Influence
    Notes:

    Employment: Jul 2005 - Sep 2007
  • Crofton on Wells
    Title: Waiter
    Chef: Suzy Crofton
    Cuisine: Seasonal American
    Notes: Also employed between 2000 and 2002

    Employment: May 2004 - Feb 2005
Last updated: May 20 2013

Work Experience: Non-Culinary

  • The School of the Art Institute of Chicago, Dept. of Fashion Design
    Title: Instructional Technician, Instructor, Fashion Show Coordinator
    Responsibilities: Fashion Show Coordinator, Dept. of Fashion Design Instructor, Dept. of Fashion Design Instructor, Early College Program Instructional Technician, Dept. of Fashion Design
    Employment: Jan 1995 - Jan 2002
Last updated: Feb 25 2011

Other Education

  • The School of the Art Institute of Chicago
    Did not graduate
    Fashion Design

  • College of Creative Studies
    Did not graduate
    Graphic Design/Illustration

Last updated: Aug 11 2012