Self-employed | Contract work

Empowering hospitality leaders with targeted, actionable strategies that drive immediate results. My focus is on accelerating career growth through practical tools in leadership mastery, team engagement, and strategic thinking.

Key Achievements:

✧ Fast-Tracked Career Development: Designed a career advancement framework that helped 50+ clients secure higher roles within 6 months.

✧ Leadership Mastery: Enabled managers to enhance confidence and effectiveness with a 25% increase in team productivity.

✧ Interview Success: Guided professionals in executive role preparation, achieving a 90% interview success rate.

✧ Team Engagement Strategies: Introduced team-building frameworks that increased employee retention by 20% across client teams.

Career Development Specialist

The Barrett Group

As an Executive Resume Writer at The Barrett Group, I crafted high-impact career documents that led to career advancements for hundreds of clients. 

My approach focused on capturing core strengths, aligning with client goals, and enhancing market relevance.

Key Achievements:

✧ Produced strategic resumes that directly led to increased interview rates for clients.

✧ Recognized for delivering high-quality, tailored career documents that positioned clients for leadership roles.

✧ Collaborated with consultants to integrate personal branding techniques, boosting clients' visibility on LinkedIn.

Executive Resume Writer

Goodwin Recruiting

Leveraged extensive hospitality expertise to navigate the complexities of talent acquisition during the unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic, focusing on aligning top-tier talent with leadership roles to support client growth and team cohesion.

Key Achievements: 

✧ Adapted recruiting strategies to overcome pandemic-related challenges, resulting in successful placements that supported critical leadership needs. 

✧ Implemented targeted industry insights to maintain streamlined hiring practices, reducing the average hiring cycle despite widespread disruptions. 

✧ Enhanced client partnerships through transparent communication and creative candidate sourcing methods, fostering trust and long-term collaboration.

Recruiter- Hospitality Division | Remote

SUNY Adirondack

Partnering with a state university’s continuing education department, I helped create an interactive class designed to help staff improve the customer experience for the Lake George region of New York!

Curriculum Development- Contract Training

Without a master’s degree, but years of real-life leadership experience, I found it difficult to teach at the university level.

So, I did the next best thing and condensed what I had learned over the years of coaching, mentoring, and developing teams and managers, and created two courses.  

My love of teaching flourished as I helped other professionals improve their own leadership skills and increase internal and external customer engagement.

Continuing Education Instructor

Richbell Capital

Led the transition from hospitality to multifamily property management, successfully overseeing the growth of a Class A portfolio from one to five communities (800+ apartments) while improving resident experience.

Key Achievements:

✧ Established SOPs and management practices, increasing operational efficiency by 30%.

✧ Enhanced resident retention by 13% through quality service initiatives.

✧ Achieved 90% occupancy consistently, with a strong focus on resident satisfaction.

Director of Property Management | Partial Remote

Led the strategic direction and operations of a high-volume hotel, focusing on revenue growth and guest experience.

Key Achievements:

✧ Increased F&B revenue by 25% through unique menu expansions and event-driven promotions.

✧ Partnered with local businesses for cross-promotional opportunities, boosting occupancy during off-peak times.

✧ Achieved top ratings in guest satisfaction surveys by enhancing service quality and personalized experiences.

Hotel General Manager

✧ Developed and delivered curriculum for a non-credit hospitality field class

Hyatt Hotels Corporation

Oversaw comprehensive F&B operations, implementing strategies that led to measurable improvements in service scores and customer satisfaction.

Key Achievements:

✧ Raised F&B customer service scores by 15% through targeted staff training and SOP enhancements.

✧ Introduced themed F&B events that drove an 18% increase in guest satisfaction during key revenue periods.

✧ Maintained the highest LRA score in the division, establishing a benchmark for quality and consistency.

Food and Beverage Director

Having opened the property as part of the Corporate F & B Opening team training the staff on hotel directives and SOPs, I was thrilled at the opportunity of joining the team as an assistant director.

Working for a director that celebrated new ideas, we found creative ways to drive revenues:

✧A bloody Mary bar on New Year’s Day with Dr. Hangover.

✧Cocktails, chocolate beers, and desserts for Valentine’s Day.

✧Beer Pairings- after all, we were in Denver.

✧Dessert happy hours

✧ Incentive contests for managers to recognize their efforts in driving revenues, reducing costs, and improving the guest experience.

Assistant Food and Beverage Director

o   Assisted in the management of all food and beverage departments including five (5) outlets, retail coffee store, and banquet department - exceeding $18 million in annual revenue
o   Developed strategic hiring strategies to accommodate seasonal business demands
o   Implemented innovative training programs to improve customer satisfaction scores

o   Achieved an annual food revenue of $12 million
o   Maintained payroll and overtime costs based on revenues
o   Achieved a yearly customer satisfaction score of a 4.6 out of 5 for banquet service
o   Coordinated incentive contests designed to increase customer service scores and improve morale
o   Responsible for weekly schedules of 50-100 associates

Banquet Manager

o   Oversaw beverage operations for four (4) hotel restaurants, lobby bar, and all banquet functions
o   Achieved and maintained beverage cost of 19.1% in the hotel’s second year of operation
o   Marketed a unique customer experience while adhering to all division directives
o   Directly responsible for ordering all beverage related items for the resort

Beverage Manager

o   Managed a 47-seat restaurant and two (2) beverage carts at 18-hole golf clubhouse
o   Assisted in other aspects of food and beverage during peak times
o   Developed and marketed incentive contests to increase revenue

Restaurant Manager

o   Assisted in managing banquet functions, corporate meetings, and social events
o   Assisted in the supervision of room setups, coordinated services, and details of all banquet events
o   Demonstrated leadership ability maintaining department scheduling and payroll

Assistant Director of Banquets

o   Coordinated training solutions for union employees
o   Successfully organized and directed catered guest room events to ensure guest satisfaction
o   Developed strategies to maximize potential, new and current client base accounts
o   Exceeded food and beverage forecasts - revenue of $2.5 million

Director of Room Service

o   Successfully illustrated and implemented a children's menu
o   Assisted with planning for holiday brunch events
o   Motivated staff by strengthening the working relationship with the culinary team

Assistant Restaurant Manager

Empowering Professionals to Stand Out, Secure Leadership Roles, and Transform Teams

With over two decades in hospitality leadership, operations consulting, and executive career coaching, I bring practical experience to professionals ready to take the next step in their careers. I combine real-world leadership insights with a proven track record in resume writing and career development to deliver results that matter.

I’ve held roles ranging from Director of Food & Beverage at Hyatt Hotels to Hotel Operations Consultant, overseeing large teams and million-dollar operations. I know what hiring managers look for because I’ve been one—and I help my clients tell their stories to stand out!

What I Offer:

✔ Executive Resume Writing: As a former recruiter and consultant, I write resumes that highlight achievements, leadership impact, and unique strengths to position you as the ideal candidate.

✔ Career Coaching: From interview preparation to navigating career pivots, I help leaders step into their next role with confidence.

✔ Leadership Development: I guide managers and professionals in building high-performing teams through empathy, structure, and clear strategy.

✔ Hospitality Consulting: Practical solutions for leadership challenges, operational efficiency, and guest experience optimization.

Whether you’re a professional looking to rebrand, secure a leadership role, or grow as a leader, I’m here to provide the tools, strategies, and clarity you need.

Ready to elevate your career or leadership impact? Let’s connect and start the conversation.

Luke Duggan

I once worked with a manager whose resume said:
“Oversaw daily operations for a 200-room property.”

Accurate and dull.

We rewrote it to show the impact made:

“Led a cross-functional team through a full renovation while maintaining 94 % guest satisfaction.”

Same role. 
Different story.

Sometimes it’s not that your resume lacks experience; it just lacks emotion. 

The results, decisions, and pressure you carried tell the real story.

📍 What’s one resume line of yours that deserves a story behind it?

Luke Duggan 

Executive Resume Writer | Led Multimillion $ Teams, Now I Help You Land High-Visibility Roles

At some point, you stop learning from your job and start maintaining it.
That’s usually the moment you’re being prepared for what’s next.

The danger? 
Staying too long because it’s comfortable or convincing yourself you’re not ready.

Every promotion, pivot, or reinvention starts with a decision to tell a new story about yourself.
 
Your resume and profile should reflect where you’re going, not where you’ve been.

📍 Are you still describing yourself for the role you already mastered?

“Managed a team of ten.”

“Responsible for client satisfaction.”

“Oversaw daily operations.”

None of these are accomplishments; they’re job descriptions.

Accomplishments show change. Not what’s expected of you in your current role.

What got better because you were there?
What problem did you solve that others missed?

📍 If your resume lists what you did instead of what changed, you’re not showing impact. 

You’re listing only duties, and it makes you no different from every other applicant.

What’s one bullet you could rewrite to highlight the difference you made?

She’d led major projects, mentored teams, and delivered results quarter after quarter.

However, the silence that followed each application was deafening.

When we reviewed her resume, it read like a job description. 
 
No context. No leadership voice. No “why it mattered.”

We rebuilt her story around outcomes and ownership.

Within three weeks, she had multiple interviews, and more importantly, her confidence was back.

A resume isn’t a list of what you did; it’s evidence of how you think.

🧭 If your results aren’t getting noticed, the problem isn’t your work; it’s how it’s being told.
 
📍 Have you ever felt that your resume was accurate but not effective?

The job search doesn’t drain you because of rejection.
It drains you because of ambiguity.

Endless scrolling. 
Silence after applications. 
The feeling that you’re doing everything right but still invisible. 

The fix isn’t more effort. It’s clarity.

Clarity about your story, your strengths, and your target.

When every move aligns with where you’re headed, momentum returns.

📍 What’s one change that helped you make your job search less exhausting?

Too many great leaders stay invisible until it costs them opportunities.
 
I’ve worked with leaders who built strong cultures, solved problems quietly, and led teams with heart, only to get passed over because their impact wasn’t visible.
 
Visibility isn’t bragging. 

It’s about ensuring the right people understand your impact.

Your resume should reflect how you lead, not just what you did.
 
📍 What’s one way you make sure your leadership is seen?

It was one of those weekends every hotel leader remembers-

All outlets packed, the ballroom hosting a high-profile reception, and the kind of pace that makes the hours blur.

By Sunday night, everything had run flawlessly. 

Sure, we had hiccups, but guests were happy, service never broke stride, and the team pulled together beautifully. 

The old me would have assumed everyone saw the impact because results alone don’t speak for themselves. 

But I took no chances and spent additional time crafting an email that showcased the team's successes. That short email, which probably took an hour to write, recapped the weekend’s numbers, the challenges overcome, and the wins worth celebrating, and made sure senior leadership knew. 

Not to boast, but to make the invisible visible.

That lesson never left me. Visibility is leadership.
 
If you don’t tell the story, someone else will, and they might not tell it right.

It’s the same principle I bring to my work today: helping leaders articulate their impact clearly, so their results and their character don’t go unnoticed.

📍 Have you ever had your work overlooked because it wasn’t visible?

Not every leadership moment gets applause, but that doesn’t make it less meaningful.
 
Some of the most important work happens when no one’s watching:
 
✅ Backing up a struggling team member

✅ Fixing the prep line before guests arrive
 
✅ Rewriting a resume bullet at midnight so it lands the right way
 
Visibility doesn’t mean chasing credit. It means understanding which moments quietly define your story.
 
📍 What’s one “quiet win” from your week?

Some turning points arrive with fanfare. Others sneak in quietly.

Mine came in a moment that didn’t look important at all, a small project that forced me to rethink my leadership approach.
 
It wasn’t glamorous, but it exposed a gap I hadn’t noticed: I was leading for efficiency, not clarity.

That project changed how I approached group work, from how I communicated with teams to how I helped clients tell their own career stories.

Turning points rarely announce themselves, and they show up when you least expect them to. Disguised as another day’s work, and looking back, you realize those moments honed your style.

📍 What moment in your career seemed small at the time but ended up changing your direction?

Every success story has a moment where it almost fell apart.
The missed deadline.
The unexpected setback.
The voice in your head saying, “Maybe this isn’t going to work.”

But something pushes you through, a decision, a person, or plain stubbornness.

The wins that almost didn’t happen are the ones that teach you the most about what you’re made of.

📍 What’s one success you nearly gave up on, and what kept you going?

This year taught me a humbling lesson: 
doing more isn’t progress if it’s in the wrong direction.

I’m letting go of content that fills time but not purpose.
 
Of chasing ideas that look good but don’t move the business.
 
Of assuming consistency alone equals momentum.

Sometimes clarity starts with subtraction.

📍 What’s one thing you’re releasing before the new year to make space for what matters?

We often discuss what we’ve taught others.
However, growth often hides in what surprises us.

Maybe a conversation shifted your perspective.

Maybe a problem you thought was simple had layers.

Maybe someone on your team showed you a new angle.

Surprise has a way of revealing blind spots and sparking growth, if you take a moment to notice it.

📍 Anything surprise you this week?

Every meeting, decision, and shift contributes to your professional story. The only question is: are you shaping it, or letting others write it for you?
 
 
Leaders often think branding starts when they decide to update their resume.
 
Your reputation is built daily, in how you handle conflict, give feedback, show up under pressure, and lead when no one’s watching.
 
The resume merely captures what you’ve already made visible.

📍 What story is your daily leadership writing for you?

Keep it simple, human, and authentic.
 
This week, visibility was on my mind.

The moments that stuck weren’t flashy; they were the times someone showed up, set the tone, or made their impact felt without saying a word.

 📍 What stood out to you this week about how leadership shows up before it speaks?

“What impact did you make that no one asked you to make?”

Because the best leaders don’t wait for permission to improve things.

They notice what’s broken and fix it. 
They raise standards others stopped seeing.
They take initiative.

You can tell a lot about someone’s leadership by how they answer, not the words, but the reflection behind them.

📍 How would you answer that question?

Growth doesn’t always come from new ideas.

Sometimes it comes from small course corrections.

The way you open a conversation.
The pause before you reply.
The moment you decide to handle something better than last time.

Leadership is about awareness, not being perfect.

📍 What’s one thing you’re doing differently next week?

Working with clients, the best resume line isn’t always about the biggest metric.
It’s the one that reveals leadership character.

One client wrote:
“Led 12 direct reports.”

We changed it to:
“Built a team trusted to run operations in my absence.”

Same role. Different weight.

The second line shows ownership, trust, and leadership maturity, the qualities hiring managers value.

When you learn to write results through the lens of impact, not inventory, your resume stops blending in.

📍 What’s one quiet accomplishment that deserves more credit in your story?

Years ago, I worked under a GM who refused to lower standards, even on nights when everything went wrong.

The lobby was packed, the phones wouldn’t stop ringing, and the bar was short-staffed.

He did more than protect the service that night. He protected the trust our guests and staff came to expect.

Now, when I help leaders shape their resumes, I think about that lesson.
 
You’re not just listing what you did.
 
You’re defending what mattered and demonstrating you stood firm when it counted.

📍 Who taught you to protect the standard when it would’ve been easier to let it slide?

The moments I’m most thankful for weren’t the easiest ones.
 
They were the ones that shaped clarity:

The rejection that made me sharpen my story.
The client who pushed for a better version.
The leader who told me the truth, not what I wanted to hear.

Gratitude is more than reflection because every setback I’ve had became a blueprint for helping others position their worth.

📍 What moment challenged you most and later proved to be a gift?

Early this year, I almost said no to a client because the project seemed small.
It turned into one of my most fulfilling partnerships,  and a reminder that impact isn’t always visible upfront.

That “small” project ended with a client landing their dream role.
 
What I thought was routine became a story I still reference when coaching others.

The wins that matter most often start quietly,  when you choose to stay committed, even when the payoff isn’t obvious yet.

📍 What’s one quiet win that reminded you why you do what you do?

The Social Tea Biscuit

Freelance Writer | The Social Tea Biscuit
Toronto-based paid newsletter blending commentary, local insight, and bold truths.

As a freelance writer for The Social Tea Biscuit ($8/month subscription), I use this platform to exercise my right to freedom of speech—something that was unjustly stripped from me in a previous workplace. After reporting sexual harassment by a manager, Howard Peart, at the SIRT Centre (where I held seniority), I was terminated. Rather than be silenced, I chose to reclaim my voice through writing.

My work blends local gossip, cultural events, and current affairs through the lens of a executive strategy transformation consultant, and municipal expert. This newsletter serves as a space for me to explore complex social dynamics, challenge norms, and test the boundaries of public discourse—all while sharpening my craft and connecting with my community.

Freelance Writer

English Breakfast Tea

A creative, freestyle newsletter steeped in insight.

What do tea and truth have in common?
They both steep slowly — and reveal their strength over time.

That's the idea behind Challenge Your Intuition, a free newsletter designed to help you sharpen your thinking and sense the truth hiding in plain sight.

Let’s challenge our intuition — and maybe even enjoy a biscuit along the way. 🕵️‍♀️✨

The Lady Instructor Inc.

From Trauma to Purpose: Reimagining Workplaces with Empathy & Inclusion

When I changed careers, I didn’t expect to face sexual harassment, retaliation, and psychological abuse as a “welcome.” Despite speaking up, I was dismissed and stigmatized—while the perpetrator walked away untouched. Sadly, this isn’t uncommon, especially for women.

But I refused to be silent. My resilience, shaped by years of disciplined training, lit a fire within me to create real change.

Now, I’m developing a pre-seed startup aimed at transforming workplaces through the power of arts, storytelling, and innovation. We believe creative mediums can spark empathy, heal trauma, and build cultures where people feel safe and valued.

Our Impact Goals:
🎥 Empowering Storytelling – We produce content that fosters understanding, healing, and growth.  
🌍 Championing Inclusion – We elevate women and marginalized voices across sectors.  
🛠 Crisis Navigation – We guide organizations through tough moments with empathy-centered tools.

We're building a movement—one where diverse talents and industries come together to reimagine work with heart.

Seeking collaborators & supporters in:  
- Writing, film, animation, set & interior design  
- Construction, carpentry, engineering, product development  
- Social media, e-commerce, dropshipping  
- Healthcare, biotech, food/agriculture innovation  
- AI, robotics, cryptocurrency, legal/tax/finance  

If you’re purpose-driven and believe in workplace healing and reinvention, let’s connect. Together, we can rewrite the narrative.  

#WomenEmpowerment #EmpathyInBusiness #InnovationWithHeart

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AMCTO 

Executive Strategy & Transformation Consultant

The Synergy in Action Inc

Confidential

I offer my extensive understanding of personal growth to guide others toward discovering their purpose and achieving alignment with their true selves. My approach is empathetic and empowering, using a model of guidance designed to amplify your inner clarity.

The techniques I employ include:

• Motivational Interviewing 
• Montessori Training 
• Narrative Therapy
• Feynman Technique
• Organizational Psychology 
• Strengths-Based Assessments
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
• Positive Psychological Reframing
• Neuroscience 

I primarily focus on assisting women in their journey of self-discovery and growth.

It is also important to note I am not a therapist. Please remember that my services do not replace the specialized care of a licensed therapist.

Personal Growth Coach

Actively seeking a new role in a company that aligns with my values. In the meantime, I'm also available for consulting projects to help organizations navigate complex challenges and achieve strategic objectives.

Expertise:
• Strategy & Transformation Management Consulting
• Project & Organizational Change Management

Focus:
• Helping clients address and resolve complex issues
• Identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and achieve goals

Achievement:
• Increased operational efficiency by 25% for a confidential client.

Looking to connect with:
• Purpose-driven professionals & companies
• Consultants & change management experts

Strategy & Transformation Consultant

Real Estate Rental Manager

SIRT Centre

Project Lead – Applied Research & Technology Partnership Grant (AI & Virtual Humans) 
Sheridan College – SIRT Centre | Ontario & Quebec  

Led Canada’s first AI project in animation and conversational gestures through a $2M Tri-Agency Applied Research and Technology Partnership Grant. Managed cross-provincial teams in Ontario and Quebec, collaborating with principal investigators and SMEs to develop advanced tools for virtual humans in film, training, and accessibility tech.

Projects ranged from large-scale applied research to smaller CTO initiatives ($15K–$399K), supporting innovation in AI, AR/VR, and virtual production technologies. Oversaw tech development in collaboration with industry leaders like Deaf AI, UNLTD, Boom Gaming, and Cream Productions, helping bring lifelike avatars to screens and real-time environments.

Key Achievements:  
• Delivered a complex AI project on time by condensing the roadmap by 25% using agile methods.  
• Boosted team productivity by 33% with a custom cross-provincial budget tracking tool.  
• Reduced operational delays by 20% through implementation of Confluence Cloud for documentation and collaboration.  

This work contributed to SIRT’s leadership in Dynamic Digital Human (DDH) development, advancing how human characteristics are captured and expressed through virtual avatars — with applications across entertainment, healthcare, and education. Collaborated with organizations such as AMD, SideFX, University of Waterloo, and York University to help Canadian companies stay competitive in a rapidly evolving media tech landscape.

Grant Project Coordinator (“Project Manager” / “Project Team Lead” - Equivalent Duties)

Led a team of 8 at a startup building a web app for engaging family activity dates. Developed a comprehensive brand strategy (74% brand impression increase!) and managed cross-provincial teams for project success.

Highlights:
• Brand Champion: Led strategy & execution using Meta Business Suite across digital channels.
• App Development: Coached the team on creating interactive activities following brand guidelines.
• Industry Leader: Represented the company at the Collision Tech Conference, connecting with investors & attendees.

Digital Project Manager

Led a diverse team (5) in launching a family activity web app (soft launch) & social media campaigns using hybrid project management. Developed value prop, pricing, and procured a CRM system.

Highlights:
• Project Leader: Launched app (soft launch) with a hybrid waterfall/scrum approach, boosting team productivity by 45% through strategic coaching.
• Market Expert: Conducted in-depth market research of 10+ family apps, informing targeted marketing and strengthening the brand.
• CRM Procurement: Evaluated 5-6 CRM systems, creating a cost-benefit analysis to secure the best fit.

Project Team Lead

Strategy & Transformation | Chief | Building Inclusive, Innovative Teams | Storytelling for Impact | Solving Complex Challenges | Purpose Oriented Research 🔬| Multi-Million $ Budget Management

Looking to propel your organization forward? I'm an accomplished leader passionate about empowering women and marginalized populations with a history of driving successful results. I combine inclusive conscious leadership with innovative solutions and data-driven decision-making to achieve exceptional outcomes.

Here's what I bring to the table:

• Led a multi-million dollar AI project, achieving 33% efficiency gains and ensuring timely delivery.
• Transformed a company culture, fostering a strong sense of community and significant improvements in engagement, growth, and retention. Consistently praised for my leadership style (empathy, collaboration, trust) that drives results (over 100 positive member comments).

My Expertise & Strengths: I excel at complex problem-solving, change management, building high-performing teams, aligning stakeholders, and possess strong connectedness, empathy, strategic thinking, continuous learning, and initiative.

Actively seeking roles on a freelance basis. Connect with me to discuss how I can make a positive impact on your organization.

Fueled by the need for greater female leadership (only 23% leaders in 2023, Globe & Mail), I propel teams to achieve exceptional results.  I'm actively expanding my analytical and technical capabilities by learning about Artificial Intelligence, Crypto, Cybersecurity, and Digital Humans to translate and activate insights into actionable strategies for sustainable growth.  My additional interests include web3, robotics, EV, and quantum computing which keep me at the forefront of technological advancements.

Mission-Driven Leader | Strategist | Tactician | Change Agent

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