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. 

OUR MANAGEMENT TEAM

Making Tapuz tick on a daily basis...

JULIE GARRISON

Director
Julie proudly hails from Tucson, Arizona. Upon graduating from the University of Arizona in 2008, with a BFA in Acting and Directing, she moved to NYC to pursue a career in theatre. During her initial years in NYC she worked multiple roles 
in the hospitality industry. In 2011 Julie was offered a management role in a new establishment being
opened by the restaurant group she worked for at the time. She decided to make the official leap from theatre to hospitality management. The new venture was a Midtown West, 500-person capacity event space called 404. Julie launched
and managed the event department at 404 turning it into premier event space in NYC, hosting over 200 high-end events annually. She then expanded and oversaw the company’s catering services launching Mint Catering out of 
the event facility. Mint Catering produced countless successful events throughout the Tri-State area. Throughout her years working at 404 and Mint Catering she hired, trained, managed and scheduled her own event staff for years as well as manged the outsourcing of staff. She brings her event and hospitality knowledge along with her staffing expertise to oversee Tapuz, Inc. 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 - or during or after an event to discuss how staffing shined and/or how we may improve. Why you may need to contact her? You may need to contact her to discuss overarching company standards or to develop new partnerships.

BETHANY McNAMARA

Lead Staffing Operations Coordinator
Bethany was raised in the Queen City of Buffalo, New York before making her home in Queens,
New York City. She had her first experience with hospitality 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 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. 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.

ALLISon SHARPE

Hiring & 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. 

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ROBIN eINZIg

Communications Manager/
​Staffing Operations Coordinator
Hailing from North Jersey, Robin has always been inspired and energized by New York City and the people that contribute to the buzzing metropolis. Her interest in hospitality began when she acquired her BA in psychology from Temple University in Philadelphia, PA. Her artistic side later led her to complete a graphic design program at Massachusetts College of Art and Design in Boston, MA where she found the perfect blend of psychology and design -- advertising. With an affinity for people and an attraction to a fast-paced work environment, she has worked front and back of house positions in the restaurant, catering sales, and event management industries - where she learned the unique characteristics of the hospitality workplace. Now 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 CORTES

Promotional Staff Specialist/
​Staffing Operations Coordinator
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.
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MARIA VAZQUEZ

Staffing Coordinator/
​Hiring & Service Associate
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 and our Hiring & Service Coordinator is unavailable.

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OUR front line staff

Just a few of our expansive number of
experienced staff members with polished
skill sets who are ready to assist you with
​our always Positively Professional approach!