Gina Nash

Energetic, creative, and reliable professional. Strong communicator, engages positively with clients, coworkers and guests. Brings leadership and follow-through. Responds positively and actively to guests to ensure an enjoyable experience. Equally comfortable taking initiative or supporting a team.

• Event Management & Catering
• Team Leadership & proactive management
• Customer Service Excellence
• Time Management & Reliability

University of California, Davis – B.A. in Studio Arts (Painting and Sculpture), 1993–1995

Diablo Valley College, Pleasant Hill, CA – A.A. in Hotel & Restaurant Management, 1984–1992

SKH family Law and estate planning-Portland, Oregon

Private Chef  2025- Present

• create menus,shop and cook for 50 daily, manage delivery to offsite location
• plan and prepare take home gourmet dinners for shareholders
• coordinate and cater special events for firm
•  Respond attentively to food preference, allergy, style and diversity with creative menus and service style

                                                                                                                                                                                                 Art of Catering – Portland, OR

Event manager, Server, Captain,  2023 – 2025

• • Provide professional catering services for events, including directing teams for high end guest service
• •Event manager, ensuring seamless guest experience, through staff direction for events serving up to 500 guests at galas and dinners.

Cracked Pots Inc. – Portland, OR

Events Manager |  2020

• • Managed Edgefield Annual Art Show. curated artwork, managed staff and over 200 artists
• • Directed and facilitated for this ground breaking Oregon non profit and It’s environmentally focused community events

EverGreene Architectural Arts – New York, NY

Decorative Painter / Artist | 2018 – 2020

• • Restored architectural art in historic buildings across the U.S. with highly skilled artisans
• • Applied murals and fine decorative details with precision and historical accuracy

Atkinson Elementary School – Portland, OR

Afterschool Art Instructor | 2014 – 2017

• • Designed program for afterschool classes for grades 1–5 

Franciscan Montessori Earth School

Culinary Arts Instructor (Summer Program) | 2017

• •Built summer program, Taught middle schoolers basic kitchen skills and healthy food appreciation in a hands-on setting

Experienced Materials – Portland, OR

Owner / Artist | 2003 – 2017

• • Founded and operated an independent metal art business
• • Created, marketed, and sold work to private, corporate, and public clients
• special focus on creative listening with clients, attaining satisfaction 

Certifications

• Oregon Alcohol Service Permit – Permit #137ME1 (Issued by OLCC)

• Oregon Food Handler Card – Multnomah County Health Department