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Iam seeking a position with a company that offers long term career opportunities with room for gorwth and advancement

Food Service Manager

Chicago, IL

About Me

Industry:

Travel, Hospitality & Restaurant

Occupation:

Food Service Manager

Ideal Companies:

United Airlines, American Airlines, Amtrak,
 

Education level:

High School/GED

Will Relocate:

Yes

Location:

Chicago, IL

Major Responsibilities

My position is primarily responsible for the development of new business and maintaining a strong relationships with existing clients within the Chicago area. Increases revenue and margin by utilizing a variety of inside and outside sales methods required to meet objectives including cold calling, networking, sales & marketing tools, industry and trade tools, etc. Qualifies all leads and prospecting efforts to determines appropriate decision-maker and presents business security solutions to qualified prospects informing them of features and benefits of products. Responds to RFP’s and bid requests adhering to company principles. Manages all aspects of contract maintenance and renewal based on the terms of the agreements.

Work Experiences

2/2006 - Present

(private)

Manager

  • My position is primarily responsible for the development of new business and maintaining a strong relationships with existing clients within the Chicago area. Increases revenue and margin by utilizing a variety of inside and outside sales methods required to meet objectives including cold calling, networking, sales & marketing tools, industry and trade tools, etc. Qualifies all leads and prospecting efforts to determines appropriate decision-maker and presents business security solutions to qualified prospects informing them of features and benefits of products. Responds to RFP’s and bid requests adhering to company principles. Manages all aspects of contract maintenance and renewal based on the terms of the agreements.

2/2006 - Present

(private)

Individual Contributor

  • My position is primarily responsible for the development of new business and maintaining a strong relationships with existing clients within the Chicago area. Increases revenue and margin by utilizing a variety of inside and outside sales methods required to meet objectives including cold calling, networking, sales & marketing tools, industry and trade tools, etc. Qualifies all leads and prospecting efforts to determines appropriate decision-maker and presents business security solutions to qualified prospects informing them of features and benefits of products. Responds to RFP’s and bid requests adhering to company principles. Manages all aspects of contract maintenance and renewal based on the terms of the agreements.

8/2003 - 2/2006

Eurest Dining Services

Manager

  • Duties included overseeing the daily operation of a multi unit retail food service facility that has annual revenue of 6.5 million dollars. Managing and scheduling of 130 full time union staff members and 12 salaried supervisors for 4 retail food and beverage outlets. Preparing and submitting weekly operating and cash sales reports, developing new marketing and sales promotions, and overseeing the A/R, A/P, payroll and purchasing aspects of the facility My main responsibility was to manage the human resources area that included recruiting and processing of all new hires, maintaining employee files, scheduling required training and processing the bi-weekly payroll. Updating employee benefit plans, processing and investigating all workmen compensation claims and FMLA requests. I was also responsible for the sales and event coordination for a 10,000 square foot event center that included coordination of retail concert events, annual trade shows, executive retreats, employee recognition programs, Wedding receptions and holiday parties for both internal and external customers.

8/2001 - 10/2003

Purdue University

Manager

  • Responsible for all aspects of a 25,000 square foot conference and event center. Developing and implementing conference services, marketing initiatives and sales promotions. Also, served as the primary point of contact for University conference coordination. Client reservations, developing proposals and customer contracts, and ensure client reservations and event requirements comply with established university policies. I was also responsible for the coordination and execution of all catered events for the entire campus community. I assisted with the coordination of over 150 trade shows, conference and workshops

1/2000 - 7/2001

Encore Real Estate Co

Manager

  • Duties included: overseeing and managing homeowners associations for single family, townhouse and condominium properties located in North and South Carolinas, Texas, Illinois and Indiana. My duties also included recruiting and training of homeowners to fill board and committee positions for the efficient operation of their homeowners association. Meeting planning, preparation and mailing of meeting notices and minutes, preparing, maintaining and auditing of annual operating budgets. Monitoring the accounts payable /receivable and delinquencies of the associations. Negotiating vendor contracts, troubleshooting home warranty problems and coordinating residential social events was also a part of my daily routine.

3/1998 - 5/1999

Trump Hotel Casino

Individual Contributor

  • Responsible for sourcing and purchasing all needed equipment and suuplies for a full service 300 room hotel and casino

Education

1982

High School/GED Degree

Calumet HS

  • Business, Journalism

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