Tapuz, Inc. was born out of our Executive Team seeing a need for an effective staffing solution
during their combined decades of hospitality, management, and recruiting experience.
during their combined decades of hospitality, management, and recruiting experience.
OUR MANAGEMENT TEAM
Making Tapuz tick on a daily basis...
JULIE GARRISONDirector
Julie proudly hails from Tucson, Arizona where she graduated from the University of Arizona in 2008, with a BFA in Acting and Directing. In 2011 Julie decided to make the official leap from theatre to hospitality/event management. Julie helped to launch and operate a Manhattan / Midtown West, 500-person capacity, event space called 404. Julie played a crucial role in turning 404 into a premier venue in New York City, hosting over 200 high-end corporate and social events annually. In 2014 she oversaw the launching of Mint Catering, a full-service, off-premise, event catering company. Mint Catering produced countless successful events throughout the New York City tri-state area. Throughout her years running 404 and Mint Catering, she hired, trained, managed and scheduled her own event staff, as well as managed the outsourcing of staff. She found she enjoyed the element of working with event staff who were the key component to producing successful events. Therefore, Julie moved her focus to Tapuz and the event staffing industry. She brings her event, hospitality, and food / beverage service knowledge, along with her staffing expertise, to oversee Tapuz. In her spare time she may be found doing something active outdoors or, more likely, watching true crime television! When you may see her? You may see Julie during meetings in the request-for-proposal phase. Why you may need to contact her? You may need to contact her to discuss overarching company standards or to develop new partnerships. |
BETHANY McNAMARALead Staffing Operations Coordinator
Bethany was raised in the Queen City of Buffalo prior to moving to Long Island to pursue her BFA from Hofstra University. Upon graduating in 2010, Bethany then landed in Manhattan and found herself working simultaneously in hospitality and theater. After many years of doing the NYC performance hustle, including a stint as Little Red Riding Hood, the NY Fringe Festival and a handful of web series, Bethany decided to make the full leap in to hospitality. Her first restaurant experience had been during her summer’s home from college where she worked at a local, family-operated restaurant doing everything from taking checks to helping out in back of house. That eventually progressed into bartending and cocktailing - and from there to working for Darden Restaurants where she was the maitre d’ and assistant sales manager for several years prior to working for Tapuz. In her free time, Bethany can be found hanging out with her rescue pup, Sammy and re-creating endless Pinterest recipes. When you may see her? You may see her while she checks staff in at the start of - or during - an event to ensure quality control of service standards. Why you may need to contact her? You may contact her to request staff, discuss and/or finalize event details or during an event if any type of administrative decision is needed. |
MARIA VAZQUEZLead Hiring & Service Coordinator
Raised in a conglomerate business family, Maria grew up in Guanajuato, Mexico. After graduating from the University Iberoamericana, where she received her BA in Organizational Communications, she began her career by launching a store to expose designers to the local and international market of her hometown San Miguel de Allende. Looking for more inspiration, she moved to New York City “for a couple of months” where she found the opportunity to work part-time in the restaurant industry - fell in love with the field instantly - and eventually found opportunities in the events business as well. Like a “good Mexican” (as she says!) she never misses a soccer or boxing match - or the opportunity to sing and dance with a live mariachi band! When you may see her? You may see her while she checks staff in at the start of - or during - an event to ensure quality control of service standards. Why you may need to contact her? You may need to contact her if there are any service issues that need to be included in our on-boarding and training. |
ROBIN eINZIgSales and Marketing Manager/
Staffing Operations Coordinator Hailing from North Jersey, Robin has always been inspired and energized by New York City and the people who contribute to the buzzing metropolis. Acquiring a BA in psychology from Temple University in Philadelphia, PA and a Professional Certificate in Graphic Design from Massachusetts College of Art and Design in Boston, MA prepared her for a career combining the fields of advertising, sales, and hospitality. With an affinity for people and an attraction to a fast-paced work environment, she has worked in catering sales, event management, and front and back of house positions - all of which contributed to her learning the unique characteristics of the hospitality workplace - that she now applies to her role with Tapuz. Currently a long-time resident of Manhattan, she is also Owner and Principal Graphic Designer of Robin Jill Design. When she's not at Tapuz, she can be found singing with a funk rock band at various music locales throughout New York City. When you may see her? You may see her occasionally at events to check in on staff, making sure that all are putting their best foot forward to support our Positively Professional approach. Why you may need to contact her? You may need to contact her to request staff, discuss and/or finalize event details or during an event if any type of administrative decision is needed when our Lead Staffing Operations Coordinator is unavailable. |
MAYA CORTESStaffing Operations & Hiring Assistant
Born and raised raised in the East Village area of Manhattan, and currently residing in Astoria, Queens, Maya comes to Tapuz with over 10 years of experience in the hospitality industry - from server and bartender to manager/event coordinator. When she was 18, she had decided she wanted to serve in order to make extra cash to help pay for school, and the rest is history. For fun, Maya once tried out for the amateur cooking tv show "Master Chef" and made it to the 2nd round! When you may see her? You may see her while she checks staff in at the start of - or during - an event to ensure quality control of service standards. Why you may need to contact her? You may need to contact her to request staff, discuss and/or finalize event details or during an event if any type of administrative decision is needed when our Lead Staffing Operations Coordinator is unavailable. |
ALLISON SHARPEHiring & Service Coordinator
Originally from North Carolina, Allison moved to New York City in 2011 to pursue a career in the fashion industry. With a degree in clothing design, she worked for multiple showrooms over the course of 4 years while continually working in the restaurant and events industry. Having over 15 years of experience, Allison has held every front of house position in both North Carolina and New York City restaurants - and is happy to bring her years of expertise in management, events and food and beverage to Tapuz. Allison is also co-founder and owner of Hunt & Gather, a Brooklyn-based mobile boutique selling locally made jewelry, accessories and home goods. When you may see her? You may see her while she checks staff in at the start of - or during - an event to ensure quality control of service standards. Why you may need to contact her? You may need to contact her if there are any service issues that need to be included in our on-boarding and training. |
ELI BARNETT
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Staffing Coordinator,
Southern Arizona Division Eli is an Arizona native and is currently finishing his B.S. in Public Health at the University of Arizona. Eli has worked in the Hospitality and Food Industry for almost 10 years in a variety of roles: salon receptionist, barista, server, bartender, and now staffing coordinator. Eli has two rescue pups: a Shepherd mix and a Catahoula Leopard Cur Mix! He spends much of his free time taking them to the dog park or dog-proofing his home! Eli loves to cook and get creative in the kitchen! When you may see him? You may see him while he checks staff in at the start of - or during - an event to ensure quality control of service standards. Why you may need to contact him? You may contact him to request staff, discuss and/or finalize event details or during an event if any type of administrative decision is needed. |
OUR FRONT-LINE STAFFJust a few of our expansive number of
experienced staff members with polished skill sets who are ready to assist you with our friendly and detail-oriented approach... Positively Professional Staff
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