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Mesa, Az

Customer service experience, knowledge of basic accounting•Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Plans for additional resources; Sets goals and objectives; Organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; Develops realistic action plansResponsibilities•This role is responsible for assisting the Activities Director with the daily processing of all details of accounting for the Activity Department•This individual also assists with events and meetings, calendar management, and general office, customer service, and sales functions of the department•Make deposits and input data into Yardi•Request all checks in payscan for entertainers and vendors•Prepare all profit and loss statements for each event throughout the year•Assist with sale of event tickets, faxing and making of copies for customers•Input room reservations in Outlook Calendar•Maintain inventory in Activities kitchen, order all supplies and food for events•Interview, hire, train and schedule all workampers in the Activity Department•Schedule and train volunteers as needed for each event•Assist with decorating for events and participating in events as requested by the Activities Coordinator

Phoenix, Arizona Area

Responsible for the sales operations and administrative needs of the department and for promoting Buca di Beppo with Local Community Groups, Tour Operators, Area Hotels, Destination Companies, Convention & Visitor Bureaus/Associations, Meeting Planners and other relevant groups to that location.Day to Day Responsibilities:- Book parties and events for the restaurant. Enter prospective, tentative, and definite programs in Triple Seat, the group event software.-Obtain all relevant information from event or travel planner and send appropriate menu and pricing information. Assist the event/travel planner with menu selection.-Generate a Banquet Event Order, contracting the event specifications. Follow-up with the Event Planner to secure an executed/signed contract and deposit. Re-confirm final counts and details forty-eight hours prior to the event.-Communicate all event details to all departments of the restaurant via the weekly and daily BEO's, Reports, and Managers Meeting.-Prior to the event, meet with the Manager on Duty handling the event and/or Paisano Partner to ensure a successful function and to ensure all requirements of a particular group are met. At completion of function, follow up with client for possible future business. -Follow up and service corporate bookings and leads sent by the National Sales Office and submit confirmation in return in a timely manner. Sell to service and ad hoc groups calling in as inquiry calls.

Las Vegas Nv

Chandler, Az

Responsible for all F & B sales generation. Sell, plan and implement social & corporate events and meetings, as well as create and manage sales reports. Accountable for generating leads, building relationships and networking with local businesses. Manage and handle customer complaints and compliments. Manage and support Banquet Staff.

Las Vegas, Nv

Part of the opening team. Help create sales strategies, goals and incentives. Manage and maintain sales team, responsible for the overall daily operations and reports. Accountable for generating leads and the overall monthly revenue. Created and implemented an incentive program for employees with proven results. Manage and handle customer complaints, as well as implement employee appreciation and recognition.

Bloomington/Normal, Illinois Area

Created and successfully executed a business plan for an Event and Wedding Planning Company. Generated three times the sales within the second year of operation. Managed accounts and bookwork. Introduced new products and generated leads with creative marketing strategies. Developed business relationships by networking with other business in the related fields.

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