About

I've been in the weeds. That's why I build what I build.

Cicely Schatzman, founder of Vortex Virtual Solutions

Before AI, there was the floor.

I've worked behind the bar, waited tables, run banquets, and sold events. I've waited tables in SoHo on nights when nothing went to plan, and I've coordinated banquets in Atlanta where every detail had to land. I know what a short-staffed shift feels like, and I know how fast a thin margin disappears when the walk-in isn't stocked right.

I'm not a tech person, and that's my point. AI first gave me my time back at home, with meal plans and shopping lists. Once I saw what it could do for my family, I wanted owners to feel that same relief in their business.

How I work

I build tools for owners who are already stretched thin. That means simple to set up, simple to use, and nothing you need a consultant to run. You stay in control of your business.

Why I do this

My mission is simple: freedom. For my clients, for my family, and for me. AI is not here to replace you or your staff. It's here to take the guesswork off your plate so you can spend your time on your guests, your team, and your life outside the restaurant.

Credentials & roots

Certified, and rooted in hospitality.

I'm a Certified AI Agent Builder, trained and certified through AI Innovision's CPD-accredited program. I was born in Pittsburgh, raised in Richmond, Virginia, and I've built my life in Atlanta. I'm a mom with a deep appreciation for great food and the people who make it.

Certificate of Achievement: Cicely Rae Schatzman, Certified AI Agent Builder, AI Innovision, issued October 17, 2026
Certified AI Agent Builder · AI Innovision · Issued October 2026