Description
Thorough knowledge of all aspects of corporate/private event convention/catering service planning from initial function marketing, sale and specific-requirement itemization to floor-space set-up, interdepartmental liaison, rendition of last-minute changes and fulfillment of actual, booked event. ( Solid, professional problem solver with a range of directly acquired experience in new hotel openings, systematization and staff training on-site restaurant management, budget planning and labor cost control and quality circle/guest skills training, supervision and performance evaluation for staffs of up to 40 employees. ( Experience in activities, preparations and ongoing operations management that has contributed proactively to prestigious MALCOLM BALDRIDGE QUALITY AWARD honors and achievements. ( Detailed/schedule-oriented aptitude with the drive and initiative to organize, take charge and facilitate maximum personnel/use-of-resources efficiency. ( Clear, positive leadership abilities with particular competence at assigning work schedules, orchestrating event-planning logistics and team-building employer/client relations. ( Complete comprehension of task completion and follow-up that requires minimal supervision. ( Computer Skills-IBM-PC's and compatibles DOS/WINDOWS operating system MICROSOFT WORD (word processing) workstation data entry to proprietary software Internet research/navigation/email (Web site search, access, information exchange).
Work Experience
COMPANY | POSITION HELD | DATES WORKED |
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(Confidential) | Director Of Catering | 3/2004 - Present |
University Of Southern California | Director Of Catering And Conference Services | 7/2002 - 12/2003 |
Bel Air | Director Of Catering | 1/1995 - 1/2002 |
The Ritz Carlton Huntington Hotel | Director Of Catering | 10/1990 - 12/1994 |
Sheraton Hotels | Director Catering And Convention Services | 9/1979 - 10/1990 |