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DANA L. SEARLE

Delivering Passionate, Authentic & Relationship-Centric Hospitality

It all begins now. Dana is here to provide you with the expertise, personality and support to help reach your pinnacle of success.

From pulling off a divine dinner party, business function or private event, to increasing sales and winning guests over, you can rely on Dana to exceed expectations.

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ABOUT DANA

Hospitalitarian Humanitarian

If ever the phrase "long story short" were to apply, it's right here, right now. 

A natural-born storyteller, I knew in my teens that I loved to take care of others and that I'd set out to do it studying and working in the Hospitality industry.

During my senior year at Boston University's School of Hospitality Administration, I was involved in the opening of Woodward at The Ames Hotel where at 21 she became Food & Beverage Manager. An instant hotspot in Boston's dining, craft cocktail and nightlife scenes, it's there where I gained some of my greatest friends & mentors to date and really began my journey, both educationally and professionally, in the business. 

Though I began my career and currently reside in Boston, I also spent some time building my resume in Miami and Denver. If I look familiar, you may recognize me from the Boston College Club, Joe's on Newbury, Woodward at The Ames, Stella, Oak Tavern (Miami's Design District), Ocean Prime (Denver & Boston), Menton, Mistral or Tatte (or maybe you remember me from my Wheel of Fortune episode). Other organizations I have been a part of include Coca-Cola Refreshments, Walt Disney World, Yelp and America's Test Kitchen and positions held span General Manager, Event & Marketing Coordinator, Server, Bartender, Market Development Manager, Promotional Model, Personal Assistant and more. 

No matter my role, the setting or the occasion, my focus is on taking care of my guests and making memorable, lasting impressions while providing seamless, spectacular service. Whether it's booked for a private gig, running a successful team and shift or serving dinner to your grandmother, executive board, or Victoria Beckham and the New England Patriots, I remain cool, quick-witted and in-tune while going above and beyond expectations. I am a hustler through and through and I cannot wait to wow you.  

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SERVICES

For exceptional service, flawless execution and upbeat, infectious energy, people look to Dana

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RESTAURANT & SERVICE CONSULTING

With over 15 years of experience working in fine-dining restaurants, private events, boutique hotels and with major Fortune 500 companies, I knows what it takes to set your business, your event and your teams apart. 

Allow me the opportunity to work with you and help bloom your restaurant ideas into realities, make your guests raving fans and work hands on with your staff to explore what exceptional hospitality looks like, all while increasing your bottom line and team morale.

HIGH-END PRIVATE EVENTS

Organizing an elegant happy hour for your executive team, planning the intimate beachfront wedding of your dreams or looking to host a coursed dinner with wine pairings?  

Allow me to smooth out all of the details.. Customized packages and pricing tailored to every client's needs. From a pretty face stirring martinis and manhattans to event conceptualization and execution, let's chat about what you need and how I can best serve you.

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TESTIMONIALS

Take it from them, you'll feel terrific about working with Dana

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Doug Pinkerton, Senior Marketing Specialist

...We were greeted by a young lady named Dana. I don't usually take the time to make comments, good or bad, about service of any kind; but I felt compelled to do so, in Dana's case. I have taught many seminars on sales and customer service over the last 25 years and humbly consider myself somewhat of an expert. With that being said...Dana, I believe, is the BEST I have seen in those last 25 years!! Her delightful, welcoming attitude, knowledge of products and hospitality are second to none. We only spoke for a few minutes, but that's all I needed! If all that wasn't enough, we came back two days later (Honestly, I wanted to see if my opinions of her were a fluke, or not). As soon as I walked in, she immediately said, "Hello, Doug Pinkerton (Yes, she used my first and last name. I didn't even remember telling it to her!)! Great to see you, again!" All I could think was "WOW!" Even with a mask on, she remembered my full name, what I purchased last visit AND that it was my 19th visit to Boston! It takes a lot to impress me, but she DID! I had to let you know. Because of Dana...your café is now one of our "must-do's" when we come to Boston. As long as SHE'S there, WE'LL be there!


Please extend to her, how much she meant to this old farm family from Kentucky and the impression she made on me/us.

CLIENTS

Some of the organizations who have chosen to work with Dana. Their success was a true priority, and so is yours

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BOSTON EXPERIENTIAL GROUP

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IN THE PRESS

BOSTON HOSPITALITY REVIEW

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ARE YOU INTERESTED IN HAVING DANA WORK YOUR EVENT, TRAIN YOUR TEAM OR COLLABORATE ON A PROJECT?

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Serving the Greater Boston area and Beyond

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