I am a freelance screenwriter, chef, and two-time Jeopardy champion. I am particularly strong with dialogue, script doctoring, writing for specific budgets, and hitting deadlines.…

Stephen Ruiz

I am a freelance screenwriter, chef, and two-time Jeopardy champion. I am particularly strong with dialogue, script doctoring, writing for specific budgets, and hitting deadlines.…

Available to hire

I am a freelance screenwriter, chef, and two-time Jeopardy champion. I am particularly strong with dialogue, script doctoring, writing for specific budgets, and hitting deadlines.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Assistant Front Office Manager at Marram
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2024
Managed check-in/check-out, entered reservations, answered and transferred calls, coordinated interdepartmental communications, managed GSA(s), supervised guest satisfaction and recovery, and anticipated/exceeded guest needs.
Owner/Creative Director at Montauk Vice
January 1, 2024 - Present
Designs for apparel; develops and executes brand vision; oversees social media, sales, logistics, and events.
Owner at Yot­te’s Haitian Cuisine Pop-up Series
January 1, 2023 - Present
Coordinates and schedules pop-up events with restaurants; handles order necessities and supplies; develops menus; prepares food; manages events and finances.
Server at Alimentary Beach MTK
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Took orders and provided service in a hospitality setting.
Front Desk Supervisor at Walker Hotel Greenwich Village
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Assisted guests with check-in and check-out, entered reservations, answered and transferred calls, managed interdepartmental communications, oversaw guest satisfaction and recovery, and anticipated needs of guests and management.
Bellman at Pod Brooklyn Hotel
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017
Answered and transferred calls; handled check-ins/outs and luggage; assisted with guest services.
Guest Service Agent (GSA) at Pod Brooklyn Hotel
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2018
GSA responsibilities including guest services, reservations, and interdepartmental coordination.
Front Desk Supervisor at Pod Brooklyn Hotel
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2020
Front desk supervision, guest care, and operations coordination.
PBX/Operator at The Bowery Hotel
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2015
Answered and transferred phone calls; managed room service orders; handled luggage and errands.
Bellman at The Bowery Hotel
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2016
Answered and transferred phone calls; assisted guests with luggage and services.
Writer at Crush (Feature Film)
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2013
Wrote material for a feature film project.
Writer at Hollywood East (TV Series)
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2010
Wrote pilot material for a television series project.
Writer at Strawberry Wine (Feature Film)
December 31, 2008 - December 30, 2009
Wrote material for an unreleased feature film.
Creator/Writer at The N-Word (Web Series Pilot)
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016
Created and wrote for a web series pilot.
Bellman at The Bowery Hotel
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2015
Door/guest services and bellman responsibilities during 2013-2015 period.
GSA at The Bowery Hotel
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2016
Guest Service Agent duties during 2015-2016 period.
Server at Shawong Tavern
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2026
Took orders, communicated with guests, kitchen, bar and management. Made informed recommendations to improve guest experience. Assisted other team members as needed to ensure seamless guest experience.
Server at Rooted
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025
Took orders. Communicated with guests, kitchen, bar, and management. Made informed recommendations to improve guest experience. Assisted other team members as needed to ensure seamless guest experience.
Owner / Creative Director at Montauk Vice
January 1, 2024 - Present
Designed prints for apparel. Envisioned new collections and brought them to fruition. Handled social media, sales, logistics and events.
Branded Content Writer at BuzzFeed
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Pitched concepts and wrote a variety of posts and other products for clients. Edited content based on client needs. Modified voice to fit BuzzFeed style and client requirements. Adapted to varied pace and schedule, always ensuring high-quality work within deadlines.
Assistant Front Office Manager at Moxy Downtown NYC
February 14, 2020 - March 10, 2021
Assisted guests with check-in and check-out. Entered reservations. Answered and transferred calls. Managed interdepartmental communication. Managed GSA's. Managed and assisted with guest satisfaction and recovery. Anticipated, met, and exceeded guest and management needs.
Creator, Writer at The N-Word (web series pilot)
December 31, 2015 - December 30, 2016
Created and wrote a web-series pilot; collaborative storytelling.

Education

MFA in Writing at Pratt Institute
September 1, 2015 - May 15, 2017
BFA in Creative Writing at University of North Carolina Wilmington
August 14, 2006 - May 15, 2013
2006-2009, 2011-2013

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Industry Experience

Travel & Hospitality, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services

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