Ariana Hershon Puma

Ariana Hershon Puma serves as the Director of Catering Sales at Oak View Group, managing catering operations for the Mystic Aquarium, XL Center, and Pratt & Whitney Stadium at Rentschler Field since January 2024. Prior experience includes roles as Catering Sales Manager at Lancer Hospitality Group and Sales and Convention Services Manager at Foxwoods Resort Casino. Ariana also worked as Sales Manager at Water's Edge Resort & Spa, where private event sales increased by 20% under management. Additional experience includes serving as Assistant General Manager at Mill Pond House, where responsibilities encompassed private event coordination, wine and beverage direction, social media management, and service standards enforcement. Early career experience includes bartending at Charlie Palmer Group's flagship location in Times Square. Ariana holds a degree from the University of San Francisco, completed in 2009.