Andrea Freeman
Baton Rouge
Summary
Adaptable educator and hospitality professional exceling in leadership, management, operations, finances, and sales. Experience and proficiency in business ownership, team direction, marketing, customer relations and budget strategizing.
Areas of expertise include event planning and fluidity, catering, menu development and design, budgetary monitoring and scaling, inventory control, business growth through social media marketing, ease of operations, innovative ideas, attention to detail, organization, high level of communication effectiveness and understanding, and client/ customer satisfaction.
Multifaceted in many industries including food and beverage/hospitality, retail and service oriented businesses, and early childhood education.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Office Coordinator
Hip Hop X Dance Studio
Baton Rouge, LA
07.2025 - Current
- Coordinate daily studio operations, ensuring smooth workflow and efficient scheduling for classes and competitions.
- Manage student registrations and inquiries.
- Organize studio events and activities.
- Maintain accurate records of attendance and payments.
- Provide detailed breakdown of monthly tuition payments including competitive fees, costume costs, and private instruction.
- Promote business growth and opportunities by utilizing social media.
- Create digital flyers, programs, and schedule reminders.
- Adjust employee pay according to average enrollment and bonus incentives.
Assistant Director
A Lil One's Learning Center
Baton Rouge, LA
04.2024 - 10.2024
- Oversaw three buildings housing students aging from eight weeks through four years old.
- Coordinated daily operations to ensure smooth functioning of learning programs.
- Utilized provided curriculum while implementing tools and lesson plans from personally developed curriculum to provide teachers with developmentally appropriate learning strategies.
- Supported staff training on classroom methodologies and practices including organization, scheduling, and classroom management.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback to parents regarding development milestones.
- Assisted in maintaining compliance with state regulations and licensing requirements for childcare facilities.
- Facilitated communication between parents and staff.
- Mentored new teachers through observation, feedback, and professional development opportunities.
- Evaluated teacher performance through classroom observations and provided constructive feedback for improvement.
Lead Teacher
St. Jean Vianney Early Learning and Growth Center
Baton Rouge, LA
08.2017 - 05.2023
- Designed and implemented age appropriate and engaging lesson plans to foster student growth and development.
- Built a classroom modeled around real life scenarios that involved activities specifically designed to promote both gross and fine motor skills.
- Incorporated use of foreign languages, exploration of different countries, and roleplay activities to stimulate brain development and knowledge retention.
- Created a "weekly newsletter" to share lesson plans, milestones, classroom photos, and optional practice activities with parents.
- Evaluated student performance through assessments and observation.
- Adapted lesson plans and teaching methods to meet diverse needs.
- Adhered to all state required practices and policies regarding state licensing regulations.
- Met required continuing education clock hours annually.
- Began coursework to achieve a CDA to broaden knowledge on early childhood education methods.
Owner/Operator
Andrea's Catering
East Rutherford, NJ
01.2010 - 03.2014
- Developed and designed an Italian inspired menu for various size and event types.
- Collaborated one-on-one with clients to design personalized menus.
- Facilitated vendor selection and procurement of necessary supplies and equipment for event fluidity and success.
- Established relationships with local suppliers to source fresh, quality ingredients at competitive prices.
- Coordinated logistics for setup, delivery, and appropriate staffing.
- Executed practices to maintain budget and quality control.
- Personally prepared food to ensure a high level of quality and consistency.
- Monitored financial performance to identify areas needing cost reduction and revenue enhancement.
- Created strong professional network and partnerships to drive business growth and success.
Assistant Catering Manager
Holiday Inn Hasbrouck Heights - Meadowlands Area
Hasbrouck Heights, NJ
09.2007 - 02.2010
- Managed daily catering operations, ensuring adherence to quality standards and client specifications.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to develop and refine menu selections.
- Assisted in budget preparation, reaching financial targets, and meeting operational goals.
- Coordinated logistics for large-scale events, including vendor management and equipment procurement.
- Trained and mentored new catering staff, enhancing team performance and service delivery standards.
- Oversaw event planning, staffing, setup/breakdown processes, ease and success of function.
- Streamlined event planning processes for improved client experience, ease of operation, and sustaining repeat business.
- Organized high-quality service execution plans by effectively communicating with both front-of-house and back-of house staff.
- Increased revenue by upselling additional services and products to clients during planning phases.
- Closely coordinated with clients to design custom tailored menus specific to needs, preferences, and expected satisfaction.
- Managed and scaled budgeting through inventory control to minimize waste and maximize profit margins.
- Met with clients to understand expectations and outline how their goals and expectations would be achieved.
- Handled payment collection and divvying of payroll to scheduled employees.
- Personally collaborated with chefs to ensue appropriate menu selections to fulfill clientele satisfaction.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
Monmouth University
West Long Branch, NJ05-2009
Skills
- Management
- Event planning
- Catering
- Sales
- Menu development and design
- Budgetary monitoring and scaling
- Inventory control
- Marketing
- Innovative ideas
- High level of communication effectiveness and understanding
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Office Coordinator
Hip Hop X Dance Studio
07.2025 - Current
Assistant Director
A Lil One's Learning Center
04.2024 - 10.2024
Lead Teacher
St. Jean Vianney Early Learning and Growth Center
08.2017 - 05.2023
Owner/Operator
Andrea's Catering
01.2010 - 03.2014
Assistant Catering Manager
Holiday Inn Hasbrouck Heights - Meadowlands Area
09.2007 - 02.2010
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
Monmouth University