Adrienne Ellis
Small Business Owner in Alexandria, Virginia
Adrienne Ellis
Small Business Owner in Alexandria, Virginia
Born and raised in Connecticut, Adrienne soon ventured out for bigger and better finding her way to Boston Mass. to attend Suffolk University and major in Accounting. Having worked in hospitality since the age of 16, Adrienne soon realized Accounting was not her avenue. Taking a year off and working in different parts of the hospitality industry helped Adrienne understand her love of food and guest relations. Putting her planning and organization skills to use, Adrienne enrolled at Johnson & Wales in Providence Rhode Island and earned her AS in Hotel Management and BS in Hospitality Management, with a Minor in Sports Management in 3 years.
Adrienne published her first cookbook based on family recipes in 2011. She is currently working on Volume II and III.
Adrienne opened Chalkboards By AE in January 2018. Her work is available on Etsy and via her website for custom pieces https://www.chalkboardsbyae.com
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Featured on ARLnow.com August 9, 2017: https://www.arlnow.com/2017/08/09/the-woman-behind-circas-beautiful-chalkboard-designs/#disqus_thread
POSITIONS HELD:
General Manager/Corporate Training Manager
Assistant General Manager responsible for Beverage, Human Resources, Events, Guest Relations, Service and Training
Assistant Food & Beverage Director
Director of Food Service/Assistant General Manager
Food & Beverage Manager
Restaurant Supervisor
Host, Server, Bartender
CERTIFICATES & LICENSES:
TiPS On Premise Certified
ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification
Certified in Food Safety Management and Food Handling, February 2007
ABC Manager’s Liquor License
TiPS Trainer Certification
Certified Meeting Planner License – in progress