Client-focused Manager focused on translating visions into one-of-a-kind events. Expert in all facets of event planning with success in controlling costs through strategic negotiations with vendors, suppliers, and venues. Committed to going the extra mile to make clients wishes come true. Energetic Event Manager with 2+ year successful career in planning, coordinating, and executing different events. Demonstrated cost-effective budgeting, exceptional time management, and event marketing skills.
Skills
Event sales
Promotional advertising
Vendor and contract negotiations
Cross-functional teams leadership
Vendor relationship management
Menu planning
Project oversight
Scheduling
Staff Management
Policies and procedures
Work History
09/2019 to Current
Bar and Events ManagerErickson Living – Warminster, PA,
Controlled costs and optimized spending via restructuring of budgets for labor, capital assets, inventory purchasing and technology upgrades.
Expanded cross-functional organizational capacity by collaborating across departments on priorities, functions and common goals.
Adjusted job assignments and schedules to keep pace with dynamic business needs, factoring in processes, employee knowledge and customer demands.
Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
Applied performance data to evaluate and improve operations, target current business conditions and forecast needs.
Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
Conducted monthly inventories of raw materials and components on work floor.
Propelled continuous improvements and strategically capitalized on current market trends.
Developed loyal and highly satisfied customer base through proactive management of team customer service strategies.
Strengthened merchandising and promotional strategies to drive customer engagement and boost sales.
Monitored security and handled incidents calmly.
Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy and reducing discrepancies.
Increased sales revenues by promoting complementary products and educating customers about store promotions.
Escalated incidents to next level to remain compliant with company's standards and procedures.
Verified quality of deliverables and conformance to specifications before submitting to clients.
03/2019 to 11/2019
ServerSchulte Hospitality Group – Normal, IL,
Applied comprehensive knowledge of wine, cider and beer to increase daily beverage sales.
Checked identification for minimum age for sale of alcoholic beverages.
Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
Used slow periods to restock supplies, ice, trays and delivery bags.
Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills and handle complimentary items.
Kept register accurate through correct billing, payment processing and cash management practices.
Increased sales significantly by upselling higher-end products to customers.
Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
Maintained thorough menu knowledge to sufficiently answer questions regarding menu item sourcing, ingredients and cooking methods.
Printed dining checks with total due, collected payment and offered receipts to complete transactions.
Carried out complete opening, closing and shift change duties to keep restaurant working efficiently and teams ready to meet customer needs.
Mixed both standard and specialized drink orders using variety of ingredients, including liquor, bitters, sugars and fruits.
05/2016 to 11/2018
Bartender/ ServerBJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse – City, STATE,
Developed new signature cocktails to support bar marketing brand and increase profits.
Designed special drink and cocktail offerings on monthly basis as part of seasonal offerings.
Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet all customer needs.
Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
Assisted servers with specialty drinks orders by preparing on-demand items without delay.
Maintained secure cash drawers, promptly resolving discrepancies in daily totals.
Decreased waste, following strict recipes and drink measurement protocol.
Upsold menu items to customers, driving up per sale revenues and maximizing profits.
Polished glassware, bussed tables and removed debris to keep customer areas clean.
Set up bar for operation, obtained cash bank and stocked service bar.
Implemented drink prep procedures that significantly reduced wasted stock.
Upsold daily specials and beverage promotions to exceed daily sales goals.
Education
Expected in 01/2005 to to
High School Diploma: Princeton High School - Cincinnati, OH GPA:
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