Director Of Special Events resume example

Liaison between planner & client throughout the duration of the event. Executed details by managing staff and providing superior food quality.

• Communicate with venue personnel to coordinate event logistics.
• Review banquet event orders to determine room layouts and schedule staff.
• Coordinate with employees to arrange tables, chairs and other equipment needed for functions.Train staff, including servers and bartenders.
• Organize and laid out buffet equipment, food displays and other items such as floral arrangements, food stations & bar service.
• Mentor and coach team of banquet setters and other event personnel.
• Correspond with external vendors such as florists and musicians to plan details and guide from beginning to end of event.
• Participate and monitored events to direct staff, proactively address issues and solve problems or concerns.
• Maintain detailed records of stock and reviewed inventory to plan events.
• Plate dishes using tasty garnishes and sauces to appeal to and delight patrons.
• Supervise food preparation, delivery and quality to ensure satisfaction.
• Prepare mise en place every shift to promote efficient preparation of signature dishes.

Provided exemplary service to match product quality and lead the industry with innovative creations for design and food implementation.

• Designed contracts, collected fees and booked venues for events.
• Organized venues, budgets, guest lists, catering and event timelines.
• Maintained close communication with clients to mitigate service issues.
• Organized corporate luncheons, dinners, conferences and special events.
• Designed and maintained spreadsheets documenting vendor, facility and guest information.
• Coordinated vendors, timelines and budgets for events.
• Performed site evaluations, customer surveys and team audits.
• Attended departmental meetings, providing feedback to enhance future performance.
• Improved operations by working with team members and customers to find workable solutions.
• Provided administrative support to ensure efficient operation of office.
• Answers phone calls, schedules meetings and supports visitors.
  Carries out administrative duties such as filing, typing, copying, binding, scanning etc.
• Made travel arrangements for senior staff such as booking flights, cars, and hotel or restaurant reservations.
  Supports team by performing tasks related to organization and strong communication.
• Ensured operation of equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements, calling for repairs, maintaining equipment inventories and evaluating new equipment and techniques.
• Provided information by answering questions and requests.
• Maintained supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level, anticipating needed supplies, placing and expediting orders for supplies.
• Contributed to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.