Adele Banasik Email & Phone Number

Seattle, Washington, United States

Seattle, Washington, United States

Greater Seattle Area

Del Mar, Ca

-Acting Director of Catering Department of 6 Sales and Servicing Managers, and a Catering Coordinator -Grew Department revenue (F&B, and rental) 17.68% from 2014 to 2015.-Department achieved and exceeded Catering Budget by 15.5%. Personally contributed 46.28% of growth among a team of 7 individuals.-Sold 111% of 2015 goal; $1.18 million in Food and Beverage and Hotel Room Revenue., and was responsible for 47% of crossover F&B revenue into 2016-Responsible for department weekly, monthly, and annual budget forecasting -Worked with Chef to create new catering and banquet menus. Developed new marketing strategies and packages to promote revenue growth. -Streamlined, and implemented multiple CCS SOPs to create a well run, successful department-Hired, trained, and managed department staff-Analyzed each piece of business and negotiated ideal situations for a achieving optimum revenue for the hotel while ensuring excellent customer service-As acting Director, received a 88.3% Manager Employee Survey Result-Serviced over 15 Catering events in 2015, a mixture of corporate and social events

Del Mar, Ca

-Responsible for selling over half of wedding department revenue goal-Exceeded 2014 yearly selling goals at 104% of annual goal, $883,300. Currently pacing on target for over $110,000 in wedding revenue in first two months of 2015. -Brought in $194,000 in hotel room revenue through contracted room blocks in 2014. Currently blocked over $70,000 in room block revenue in first two months of 2015. -In charge of overseeing Wedding Department production and goals.-Direct and monitor the performance of Wedding Managers and co-manage Catering Coordinator.-Work with Director of Catering & Conference Services to assist in the development, management, and distribution of catering and banquet revenue forecast, and budget.-Responsible for analyzing year over year revenue production and trends in order to make the appropriate and necessary changes for continued growth.-Familiar with comp set venues, packages and prices to remain competitive in the catering industry.-Worked with the Executive Chef and Marketing Manager to create new menus, and new wedding packages to generate revenue.-Work with inquiring bride to arrange site visits, create estimates, and find the package that fits them best for landing the business.

•Exceeded monthly selling goals - 83% of annual goal by end of 3rd Quarter.•Proposed, created, and executed new wedding planner package descriptions, selling strategy and service breakdown to generate additional revenue and streamline client's expectations.•Managed 46 weddings from April 2013 - October 2014.•Over $110,000 of upsell revenue from April 2013 - October 2014.

Del Mar, Ca

•Exceeded monthly and yearly selling goals - 195% of 2012 annual goal, 102% of 2013 annual goal within 3 months.•Managed over half a million dollars worth of wedding revenue.•$23,000 of upsell revenue in 2012 over 3 months.

Seattle, Wa