Meet Our Team

Yassmin was literally born into the restaurant industry; her parents owned several restaurants growing up where she had a playpen setup in their office & was behind the host desk by the age of twelve.

After graduating high school, Yassmin became a server at Big Fish Grill, Glen Mills where she worked for 5 years to support her way through college. She graduated with a BA in Psychology, Minor in Philosophy from Neumann University. She decided to further her education & attended Rosemont College to receive her MA in Trauma Psychology. Hospitality being her first love, she was offered a Sales & Marketing position at the current place she was Serving that she could not pass up. After a year, she was promoted to their Director of Catering & knew her future was in events.

In 2020, Yassmin came back to the Big Fish Restaurant Group as our Event Manager & by 2023, she became our Director of Events & now oversees all northern locations with event spaces! She does not have a particular type of event but especially enjoys those that allow her to express her creativity through curated custom menus & elevated decor!

Fun Fact: Yassmin is a HUGE animal lover & spends the little free time that she has visiting our friends at Animal Humane Society or ASPCA! She fostered & adopted her 3 cats: Reese, Stormy & Mocha.

Tina attended Kutztown University, where she majored in Business Administration. While working her way through college, she developed a love for the Restaurant & Hospitality Industry. Tina currently works for Hallmark Marketing during the day but dedicates her evenings, weekends, & even some holidays to help us organize & create one-of-a-kind events that leave lasting impressions. Tina’s many years of experience have allowed her to handle stressful event situations with grace & her love of decorating allows her to create tasteful designs with incredible attention to detail!

Tina has three children whom she describes as her pride & joy. While events are a fast-paced business, Tina remembers to balance life with some fun! She enjoys gardening, has an obsession for playing tennis, loves taking trips to the beach in her spare time. Her best buddy is her yorkie, Daisy who brings lots of love & energy to her life. Tina has traveled to many destinations, but her favorite destination is Costa Rica.

Fun fact: Tina has owned & operated several Diners over the years & calls herself a “true diner chick at heart”!

A recent graduate from the University of Delaware’s Hospitality Business Management program, Riley brings a fresh passion for the hospitality industry. Growing up at the beach, Riley discovered her love for customer service while working at an ice cream shop, where the fast-paced, people-focused environment sparked a deep interest in creating memorable experiences for others.

Outside of work, Riley enjoys discovering new restaurants with her friends, & spending quality time with her family & dog, Zoey. Riley does not have just one favorite type of event, as she enjoys getting to experience something new nearly every day.

Fun Fact: Riley grew up as a dancer & used to spend her high school & college summer’s dancing backup for drag queens in Rehoboth!

Kelli was born & raised in Delaware where she started her restaurant career as a hostess in 1997. Kelli has fulfilled many roles throughout the years including Server, Trainer, Bartender, Banquet Server & Bridal Attendant.

Kelli works full-time as a Dental Assistant, but loves spending her weekends with us at Riverfront Events! Her favorite event to work is a wedding, as she loves the magic in the air & excitement that fills the room. You can always find Kelli interacting with the guests or encouraging them to get on the dancefloor!

Fun fact: Kelli & her husband, Kevin got married at Citizen Bank Park with the Phanatic in attendance!

Justin was born & raised in Wilmington, Delaware. He currently majors in General Business in hopes to won his own bar in the future! Justin has been working in events for 4+ years & his favorites are socials & weddings; he enjoys interacting with the guests whether it’s having fun with them during cocktail hours or making their wedding day one to remember!

When Justin is not hard at work, he is usually studying within his degree, relaxing with his dog, hanging with friends, or watching his shows on TV!

Fun Fact: Growing up, Justin always enjoyed trains & still does to this day. Therefore, he volunteers his time at the Wilmington & Western Railroad as a Train Crew Member!

Gabby is currently a Sophomore at Wilmington University where she is studying for her bachelor’s degree in Biology in hopes to become a Wildlife Biologist! Gabby has been working in the hospitality industry for almost 13 years & you can always hear her conversing with guests throughout the halls, leaving lasting smiles!

Fun Fact: Gabby served in the military following high school for 5 years, becoming a United States Marine. Her hobbies now include being a crazy plant lady & exploring the outdoors with her son!