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Knowledge of Macintosh, MS Word, Excel, Office, Reserve and Caterease Banquet Software, Aloha and Aloha Manager, Micros, Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Chef Tec, internet and e-mail.; Highlight Market Creek Events & Venues; Work with clients/customers to arrange all catering and event details and to ensure all special requests are met. Responsible for implementing timely proposals, contracts, and invoices. Solicit, negotiate, and book new and repeat business while maximizing banquet space to meet/exceed revenue goals. Design, schedule and coordinate special events, parties and meetings of up to 5,000 people. Work directly with the executive and banquet chefs to coordinate menus for events. Develop specialty menus/ pricing. Coordinate meeting room set-up, special A/V needs, decoration, entertainment, specialty services and vendors. Maintain positive working relationships with established clients and community members.

Worked hand in hand with the General Manager to run all Front of House operation. Frequently assisted the Special Events Coordinator with special events and dinners. Maintained records, reports and files. Supervision of up to 100 staff members. Responsible for opening and closing duties and deposits. Contributed to strategic planning and prepared and completed action plans. Successfully resolved customer complaints.

received regular promotions in Banquet Department and Management over tenure. While in Banquet Management, responsible for all aspects of catering sales, event planning, supervision, and on-site management.