Patricia plays an intricate part of the office functionalities by demonstrating strong organization skills; prioritizes a high-volume workload and performs many functions (what one may describe as a ‘floater’). Patricia was awarded MVP/Support Team after 1 year of service with Celebration Restaurant Group. Previously to her employment with CRG, Patricia served SunTrust Bank/Trust Operations 29 years by filling many roles - Data Entry, Administrative Assistant, Analysts, Statement Supervisor, Private Wealth Incentive Coordinator; eventually gained promotional title of Operations Officer. Patricia holds a BA in Business Management and an AA in Business Administration from the University of Anderson in Anderson Indiana. Patricia is a proud mom of 2 children (1 girl and 1 boy) and 3 lovely grandchildren (2 girls/1 boy).
Amber Garten Finance Manager
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Amber got her first job when she started her career with Pizza Hut in 2012. She started as a customer service representative but quickly worked her way through all positions in the restaurant. In 2018 she was recognized for her amazing operations when she was promoted to Auditor. As the Auditor she supported the restaurants and the Area Coaches wherever she was needed. She has a true passion for helping and achieving breakthrough results. In the beginning of 2021 Amber was promoted to the Junior Analyst role where she will continue living out her passion for driving results
Victoria Reyes Marketing Manager
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Victoria joined CRG in 2021 as a Junior Marketing & Culture Coordinator and has since risen to Marketing Manager. With a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Central Florida and currently pursuing her graduate studies in Marketing, Victoria is passionate about honing her skills and staying ahead in the ever-evolving field of marketing. Outside of work, she enjoys quality time with family and friends, staying active, and curating the perfect playlist to fuel her day.
Jackie Freeman HR Manager
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Jackie began her career with CRG as a customer service representative for Pizza Hut back in 1995. She has held multiple positions at both the restaurant level and CRG Corporate office. She was promoted to her current role as HR Manager in 2022. Jackie received her Master’s degree in 2023 Human Resource Management which is her true passion! You may be familiar with all of the communication Jackie sends out including the Happy Friday Quotes. A fun fact is that Jackie loves to cruise! She and her husband try to get in 3-4 cruises a year!
Taylor Scott Training Manager
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Taylor began her journey at the University of Central Florida Rosen College of Hospitality Management. This is where she obtained her Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management. During that time, she started her Career at Holiday Inn Club Vacations Orange Lake Resort. While at Orange Lake she found her passion in Training and Development of the Guest Services teams. She was able to travel to the different resorts and help onboard and develop the teams. For Fun Taylor enjoys weekend trips to the beach and traveling to Texas to visit her family.
Jennifer Gonzalez Taco Bell Restaurant Training Leader
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Kyle Smith Auditor
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Kyle began his career with Pizza Hut in 1999 at just 16 years old, starting as a buffet dishwasher at the Saint Cloud location. Over the years, he worked his way through every team member position, eventually managing multiple high-volume restaurants and earning recognition as a top performer numerous times. His journey came full circle when he returned to the Saint Cloud location, successfully running the restaurant for the past four years. In 2024, Kyle’s dedication and expertise earned him a promotion to Auditor, where he took on the critical responsibility of ensuring operational excellence, financial accuracy, and compliance across multiple locations. His keen eye for detail and deep understanding of restaurant operations make him a valuable asset in maintaining high standards and driving continued success. Outside of work, Kyle enjoys tackling DIY projects, from home improvement and automotive work to landscaping and maintenance.
Belinda Abreu HR Programs Manager
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Born in New York City, NY and raised in the Bronx. Belinda Abreu had studied Business Mgmt. and along with 15+ years of experience working in HR roles, she has developed a career as the Unemployment Manager for Celebration Restaurant Group, LLC since 2017, and promoted to HR Programs Manager in 2022. During her time at CRG, she has received multiple awards to include Support Staff of the year awards 2 years in a row. Belinda is passionate of her work and her team. When not wearing many hats at work, she enjoys traveling to her home town, spending time with her husband, family and going on Disney adventures with her daughter Daniela. Fun fact: She can sing
Lucas Jude Staffing Leader
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Lucas joined the CRG family in 2023 bringing years of experience in recruiting and staffing experience. He earned his Bachelors degree in Business Administration from Wright State University when he started working as a Branch Manager for LGC Hospitality in Orlando After that, he worked at Seaworld as a recruiter along with other HR processes. On his spare time, he loves kayaking and enjoying the outdoors with his 14-year-old, fur baby Riley.
Javiera Sweeney Pizza Hut Restaurant Training Leader
