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Hi! I'm Carly Vaughan Telford, a Toronto-based hospitality and events professional with a passion for creating memorable guest experiences. I blend hands-on front-of-house leadership with creative content production and social media campaigns to boost attendance, engagement, and service quality. I thrive in fast-paced environments, lead cross-functional teams, and love building engaging programs like monthly drag brunches that connect people with great food, drinks, and performances.…Hi! I'm Carly Vaughan Telford, a Toronto-based hospitality and events professional with a passion for creating memorable guest experiences. I blend hands-on front-of-house leadership with creative content production and social media campaigns to boost attendance, engagement, and service quality. I thrive in fast-paced environments, lead cross-functional teams, and love building engaging programs like monthly drag brunches that connect people with great food, drinks, and performances.

Carly Vaughan Telford

Actor, Content Creator, Social Media Manager, +7

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Hi! I'm Carly Vaughan Telford, a Toronto-based hospitality and events professional with a passion for creating memorable guest experiences. I blend hands-on front-of-house leadership with creative content production and social media campaigns to boost attendance, engagement, and service quality. I thrive in fast-paced environments, lead cross-functional teams, and love building engaging programs like monthly drag brunches that connect people with great food, drinks, and performances.…Hi! I'm Carly Vaughan Telford, a Toronto-based hospitality and events professional with a passion for creating memorable guest experiences. I blend hands-on front-of-house leadership with creative content production and social media campaigns to boost attendance, engagement, and service quality. I thrive in fast-paced environments, lead cross-functional teams, and love building engaging programs like monthly drag brunches that connect people with great food, drinks, and performances.

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Hi! I’m Carly Vaughan Telford, a Toronto-based hospitality and events professional with a passion for creating memorable guest experiences. I blend hands-on front-of-house leadership with creative content production and social media campaigns to boost attendance, engagement, and service quality.

I thrive in fast-paced environments, lead cross-functional teams, and love building engaging programs like monthly drag brunches that connect people with great food, drinks, and performances.

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Expert

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Intermediate

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Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Bartender at Ricarda's

July 1, 2023 - Present

Responsible for server duties as well as making drinks and creating cocktails; maintain a smoothly run bar and taking lead during shifts on the floor; assist management with supervising and training where needed.

FOH Manager at The Craft Brasserie & Grille

February 1, 2025 - October 9, 2025

Responsible for all Front of House personnel: interviewing, hiring, and onboarding new hires; overseeing front of house performance and managing the floor to uphold a high standard of service and a positive dining experience. Created and managed Front of House schedule across three departments (servers, bar, host) to ensure optimal labor and smooth operations during peak hours. Owned production of a monthly drag brunch to increase restaurant attendance, including performers, social media campaigns and content creation. Resulted in a 20% increase in brunch attendance.

Entertainment and Venue Manager at COC | àtoi, Toronto

June 1, 2023 - October 9, 2025

Oversaw FOH staff on the floor and maintained flow of service. Responsible for daily shows and roaming entertainment including interviewing, hiring, onboarding and scheduling. Produced monthly burlesque and drag shows, coordinating performers and promotions.

Server/Serving Assistant at COC | àtoi, Toronto

May 1, 2022 - October 9, 2025

Responsible for server duties while maintaining a high-quality guest experience; knowledge of Champagne, wine, cocktails, and menu.

Content Creator at Blog6ix, Toronto

September 1, 2021 - October 9, 2025

Created social media videos about businesses, restaurants, and locations around Toronto to drive engagement to the Blog6ix site and traffic to featured locations. Produced monthly drag shows and events, including hiring performers, promoting the events, and ensuring smooth execution. 10 posts per month; led social media campaigns and content creation; resulted in a 20% increase in brunch attendance.

FOH Manager at Craft Brasserie & Grille

February 1, 2024 - February 1, 2025

Oversee all Front of House personnel, including interviewing, hiring, and onboarding; supervise front of house performance and floor operations during peak hours; responsible for scheduling across three departments (servers, bar, host) and producing a monthly drag brunch to increase attendance and guest experience.

Entertainment and Venue Manager at COC | àtoi, Toronto

May 1, 2022 - June 1, 2023

Managed FOH staff across three departments; conducted interviews, hiring, and onboarding; ensured service quality and smooth operations; produced a monthly drag brunch including performers, social media campaigns, and content creation, resulting in increased attendance.

Server/Serving Assistant at COC | àtoi, Toronto

October 1, 2018 - May 1, 2022

Performed server duties with knowledge of Champagne, Wine, Cocktails, and Menu; ensured guest experience.

Counselor/Theatre Coach at Great Big Theatre Company, GTA

July 1, 2018 - September 1, 2018

Responsible for the well-being and entertainment of campers aged 3-14; assigned acting roles in short plays; directed plays.

Bar Tender at Ricarda's

July 1, 2023 - Present

Responsible for server duties as well as making drinks and creating cocktails. Maintained a smoothly run bar and led shift operations on the floor.

FOH Manager at The Craft Brasserie & Grille

February 1, 2024 - February 1, 2025

Responsible for all Front of House staff: interviewing, hiring, onboarding new hires; overseeing FOH performance; managing the floor to ensure high service quality and a positive dining experience. Created and managed the Front of House schedule across three departments (servers, bar, host); optimized labor during peak hours. Owned production of a monthly drag brunch to increase attendance and attract new audiences, including performers, social media campaigns and content creation; resulted in a 20% increase in brunch attendance.

Counsellor/Theatre Coach at Great Big Theatre Company, GTA

July 1, 2018 - September 1, 2018

Responsible for the wellbeing and entertainment of multiple campers aged 3-14; assigned acting roles in small plays; directed plays.