LAURA DIGREGORIO
Desert Hot Springs
Summary
Organized professional with extensive experience in operations management and team coordination, consistently delivering high-quality results in dynamic environments. Demonstrates strong communication and leadership skills, effectively building rapport with executives, managers, vendors, and staff. Maintains a solutions-oriented approach while managing multiple priorities, ensuring accountability and performance excellence.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
BRAND DIRECTOR
YogaSix
Palm Desert/La Quinta
06.2025 - Current
- Executed strategy for monthly membership goals in collaboration with ownership and management.
- Aligned staffing levels with business demand to enhance operational efficiency.
- Oversaw front desk operations, ensuring high service standards and positive member relations.
- Maintained strong studio presence to foster authentic connections within community.
- Represented brand at local events to generate leads and enhance visibility.
- Managed content strategy for two social media accounts, focusing on creation and brand consistency.
- Reviewed weekly financial performance, analyzing revenue, sales trends, and new membership growth.
PROJECTS MANAGER
F10 Hospitality
Palm Springs
05.2021 - 05.2025
- Managed comprehensive projects, tracking progress and delivering timely updates through completion.
- Served as primary liaison between CEO and vendors to ensure alignment and effective communication.
- Oversaw operations across six properties, supporting service standards, hiring initiatives, training programs, and financial management.
- Coordinated planning, execution, and launch phases for two new restaurant developments.
- Demonstrated initiative by conducting independent research and resolving issues proactively.
SERVER
Felix Trattoria
Venice
04.2019 - 08.2020
- Provide professional hospitality service to all guests in a high volume fast paced environment
- Knowledgeable in all ingredients used for daily food and wine menu changes
- Maintain open communication with all staff members
- Responsible for service duties throughout dining hours
ASSISTANT GENERAL MANAGER
Jon & Vinnys
Los Angeles
11.2018 - 04.2019
- Responsible for maintaining a hospitable environment for all guests
- Hiring, training, and scheduling all new and existing employees
- Edit steps of service to improve staff knowledge of hospitality and menu ingredients
- Communicate with chefs about menu changes and large catering orders
FLOOR MANAGER & EVENTS COORD.
Felix Trattoria
Venice
01.2017 - 05.2018
- Maintain all inquiries for private events while developing contracts and menu choices
- Oversee all new hire employees and guided training program
- Setting service standards and assure objectives were met
- Maintain professional and hospitable environment throughout service
SERVICE MANAGER
Republique
Los Angeles
11.2013 - 05.2016
- Assisting restaurant team in reaching service, sales, and profit objectives
- Supervising and directing associates in daily work duties
- Sustain customer service standards throughout guests dining experience
- Oversee all points of service to assure top caliber was maintained
SERVER
Legal Seafoods
Phila. Int. Airport
11.2010 - 08.2013
- Deliver highly skilled customer service in order to bring a friendly environment for all traveling guests
- Assist guests in order selection by promoting chef features and specialty cocktails
- Knowledgable about meal preparations to provide information to guests regarding food allergies
- Able to perform duties in a fast paced and professional environment
HOSTESS
La Fontana Della Citta
Philadelphia
09.2008 - 06.2010
- Greeting and seating guests in a prompt manner.
- Create server floor plan
- Receive all calls for reservations and take out orders
- Prepare all coffee and dessert orders for servers
SERVER
Denicola’s Restaurante
Richboro
06.2005 - 08.2008
- Assists guests in ordering selections by recommending weekly specials
- Prepare amuse bouche for guests
- Fillet whole fish table side
- Provide direct assistance to sous chef during high volume periods
- Hosted off site catering events with full set up and break down of equipment
Education
Bachelors Degree - Liberal Arts Environmental Studies
Temple University
Phila., PA05-2012
Associates Degree - Fine Arts
Bucks County Community College
Newtown, PA05-2007
High School -
Council Rock High School
Holland, PA06-2005
Skills
- Organizational skills
- Effective communication
- Food and Wine knowledge
- Detail Oriented
- Team development
- Multitasking
- Aloha POS
- Toast POS
- Microsoft Word & Excel
Certification
- TEFL, 09/13
- Yoga RYT 500+HR, 08/19
Hobbies and Interests
- Cooking
- Hiking
- Rock Climbing
- Traveling
- Gardening
Course Work
- Solly Farms, Ivyland, PA, Spring 2012, Assists in giving tours of farm to inner city school groups. Give demonstration on seeding and planting. Have open discussion about eating healthy foods that include fruits and vegetables.
- New Kensington Community Development Corp., Philadelphia, PA, Spring 2012, Outreach and research specialist internship. Responsible for researching city neighborhoods that are subjected to food deserts and help to provide them with farm fresh produce. Organized short presentations at local schools, churches, and after school programs to spread information and obtain new registrants for program.
Timeline
BRAND DIRECTOR
YogaSix
06.2025 - Current
PROJECTS MANAGER
F10 Hospitality
05.2021 - 05.2025
SERVER
Felix Trattoria
04.2019 - 08.2020
ASSISTANT GENERAL MANAGER
Jon & Vinnys
11.2018 - 04.2019
FLOOR MANAGER & EVENTS COORD.
Felix Trattoria
01.2017 - 05.2018
SERVICE MANAGER
Republique
11.2013 - 05.2016
SERVER
Legal Seafoods
11.2010 - 08.2013
HOSTESS
La Fontana Della Citta
09.2008 - 06.2010
SERVER
Denicola’s Restaurante
06.2005 - 08.2008
Bachelors Degree - Liberal Arts Environmental Studies
Temple University
Associates Degree - Fine Arts
Bucks County Community College
High School -
Council Rock High School