Portfolio

Projects

Experience Breakdown

864+ Hours

50%

Guest Service / Work

18%

Event Execution & Coordination

12%

Projects

10%

Site Visits / Job Shadows

10%

Networking & Development

July 13, 2026•Head Host • Event Coordination Support

Summer Wine Dinner at Pino's Place

An intimate four-course Summer Wine Dinner in collaboration with August Imports, pairing regional Italian wines with curated cuisine. Executed front-of-house operations while studying every menu item, wine pairing, and tasting profile to deliver an elevated, seamless guest experience.

August 2022 – May 2026•Student

High School Completed · Cherry Creek High School

Four years of academic achievement, professional development, and extracurricular leadership at Cherry Creek High School.

April 30, 2026•Student Panelist

XQ Future of High School Roadshow — Student & Teacher Panel

Selected to participate in the XQ Future of High School Roadshow Student & Teacher Panel — an invitation-based event bringing together students, educators, and policymakers to discuss the future of education.

April 16, 2026•Job Shadow

Job Shadow: General Manager Leadership at Hyatt Regency DTC

A firsthand look into executive-level hospitality operations, leadership, and decision-making alongside General Manager Steve Faulstick at the Hyatt Regency Denver Tech Center.

March 30, 2026•Student

The Crawford Hotel — Site Visit

A behind-the-scenes look at The Crawford Hotel inside Union Station. Explored how luxury hospitality is integrated into a historic landmark, and how architecture and place shape the guest experience before staff say a word.

March 30, 2026•Student

The Oxford Hotel — Site Visit

Denver's oldest operating hotel, open since 1891. Studied how a property with over 130 years of history maintains brand identity, service consistency, and prestige in a modern hospitality landscape.

March 30, 2026•Student

The Maven Hotel — Site Visit

A modern boutique property embedded in the Dairy Block development. Explored lifestyle-driven hospitality, creative design, and how The Maven tailors the guest experience to a younger, design-conscious traveler.

March 30, 2026•Student

Mission Ballroom — Site Visit

One of Denver's premier large-scale live event venues. Focused on event operations at scale — guest flow, back-of-house coordination, production logistics, and how the front-of-house experience is designed to create energy and arrival.

March 30 – April 28, 2026•Student

Leadership Style & Reflection

A data-driven leadership reflection based on anonymous feedback collected from peers, coworkers, and mentors. This project analyzes personal leadership strengths and growth areas to build a stronger foundation for a career in hospitality and event management.

February 27, 2026•Student

Unbridled Resume / Mock Interview Unit

A professional development unit focused on resume writing, cover letters, AI-assisted refinement, and mock interview performance — tailored to the Unbridled Events internship description.

February 14, 2026•Head Host & Event Coordination Support

Valentine's Day Prix Fixe Dinner

On Valentine's Day, Pino's Place hosted a special prix fixe dinner designed to provide a premium, romantic dining experience while maintaining efficient operations during one of the busiest service nights of the year. I supported front-of-house coordination and event execution, helping ensure reservation flow, guest experience, and service timing aligned with the elevated atmosphere of the evening.

January 2 – February 2, 2026•Pricing Strategist & Presenter

CCSD Pathways Pavilion — Event Pricing & Strategy Project

Designed a comprehensive, market-aligned pricing and marketing strategy for a new community-focused event center in the Denver Metro / South Suburban market. This project was approached as a real-world venue planning exercise, requiring strategic thinking, competitive analysis, and operational feasibility rather than a hypothetical classroom assignment.

January 30, 2026•Student

Hyatt Regency DTC — Operations Site Visit

Participated in an in-depth, behind-the-scenes tour of Hyatt Regency DTC, gaining a comprehensive view of hotel operations across departments.

December 3, 2025•Student

Empower Field at Mile High — Hospitality & Operations Site Visit

Participated in a behind-the-scenes hospitality and operations tour of Empower Field at Mile High, gaining insight into how large-scale venues manage premium guest experiences and event logistics.

December 3, 2025•Student

Coors Field Site Visit

Participated in a behind-the-scenes tour of Coors Field, exploring stadium operations and hospitality.

Oct 31 – Nov 24, 2025•Director

CCIC Teacher Appreciation

Independently designed and executed a teacher appreciation initiative at CCIC to recognize staff impact on student journeys.

November 18, 2025•Officer & Competitor

DECA Districts

Represented CCIC in restaurant and hospitality-focused DECA competition.

November 15, 2025•Officer & Competitor

DECA Dual Competition

Head-to-head competitive duel against Grandview High School in hotel and lodging management.

November 14, 2025•Student

Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center — Hospitality Operations Site Visit

Completed an in-depth site visit of Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center, focusing on large-scale hospitality operations, conventions, and resort management.

November 10, 2025•Student

Junior Achievement Dream Accelerator

Participated in Daniels Fund JA Dream Accelerator through CCIC Resort/Event class.

October 27, 2025•Curator & Planner

Pinos place Wine dinner

Assisted restaurant owner in planning and executing personalized wine dinner events celebrating milestones.

October 4, 2025•Officer

DECA Stampede

First DECA invitational as a CCIC officer, hosted at Smoky Hill High School.

September 18, 2025•Student

Hospitality Networking Event

CCIC hospitality class hosted an industry networking event connecting students with professionals.

September 16, 2025•Caterer & Attendant

Arapahoe Acres Conservation Vote

Community event supporting conservation of historic mid-century modern neighborhood Arapahoe Acres.

June 2022•Writer & Editor

Grant Beacon Yearbook

Independently compiled and designed middle school yearbook to preserve memories.