J Carrick | Hospitality Expert & Experiential Marketing Tour Manager

With 20+ years driving hospitality excellence and national brand activations, I bring operational clarity, team leadership, and unforgettable guest experiences, from the floor to the field.

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Brands I've Worked With

Trusted by top brands in hospitality, automotive, retail, tech, and CPG.

For over 20 years, I’ve led national tours, brand activations, and full-scale hospitality programs that deliver real-world results.

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What I do

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  • FOH/BOH systems, staffing, and team training

  • Food & beverage program design and execution

  • Leadership development & retention strategy

  • Restaurant launches, event coordination & service design

  • Cost control, compliance, and operational optimization

Hospitality Expert

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  • End-to-end brand activation & national tour logistics

  • DOT-compliant vehicle ops & fleet oversight

  • Staffing, team training & on-site leadership

  • Asset management & turnkey event execution

  • Production & Venue Compliance

Experiential Tours

J Carrick, a results-driven hospitality expert and experiential marketing tour manager with 20 years in restaurants and 10 with national brand activations.

From high-volume kitchens to coast-to-coast campaigns, I bring sharp execution, operational clarity, and the kind of team energy that gets it done.

Whether it’s launching a new menu or managing a mobile brand experience, I lead, solve, and deliver, from the floor to the field.

Who I am

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Ready to work together?


Tell me a little about your project or opportunity, and I’ll get back to you shortly. Hospitality consulting, brand activations, or national tours — I’m here for it.