Managing the hospitality team of 120 amazing associates.

Seed to Table is a grocery store like you’ve never seen, featuring several restaurants, bars, live entertainment seven nights a week, and more. Located in Naples, Florida.

— Highly motivated and personable with an energetic personality - allows me to engage confidently with all clients— Over 20 years of management-level experience in special events and catering sales in diverse environments— A team player with strong interpersonal skills able to clearly communicate project goals— Extremely organized and able to delegate responsibilities to drive a project to a successful conclusion— Client-focused and experienced in social etiquette in a variety of situations, having served corporate leaders, celebrities and political figures— A genuine interest in client satisfaction and well-being has allowed me to establish client confidence and trust and a network of repeat business and client referrals— Extensive experience with the technical and administrative aspects of hospitality management, to include budgeting, purchasing, supply management, personnel management and scheduling— Successfully carried out hundreds of small to large scale events, with complex planning and logistics, special culinary requests, unique guest modifications and specialized production requirements

Managed all prospects of banquet business including sales, planning and supervision of large multi events up to 2000 guests.Trained and supervised catering salespeople and banquet staff.Established and maintained extensive client files for future contact to book repeat business.

Responible for $2,000,000 department budget.Purchased non-merchandise supplies such as promotional materials, business forms, copier and stationary.Evaluated and negotiated lease and maintenance agreements.Supervised the warhouse distribution and pick and pack operation.

Purchased all business forms and computer supplies for the New York office, print shop, branches and NYSE and AMEX floors.Consulted with senior management for creation of forms and revisions.

Executed maintenance repairs of all equipment and facility problems.Supervised the stock room and copy center and assisted in operations of mail room.