Denise Bryant is the director of private events for Quality Branded. She plans and executes exemplary events for clients, ranging from intimate family celebrations to large-scale full restaurant buyouts for major initiatives, like annual meetings, film premieres and product launches.  Her expertise was gained by years in the operations side of the restaurant business, managing restaurants and their offices.  Prior to her restaurant career, Denise graduated from New York University with a dual degree in Education and Hotel, Restaurant & Hospitality and worked at Lehman Brothers in their securities division.