As a seasoned hospitality professional with over 12 years of experience, I have developed a comprehensive set of skills in managing various aspects of hospitality including Project Management, Sales, Event Planning & Operations, Budget & Cost Control, and Customer Service.In my current role as Events & Operations Manager at The Burroughes in Toronto, I have been able to apply my skills to manage new and existing event inquiries, and liaise with management and clients to provide efficient and profitable proposals. I also coordinate with guests, caterers, and vendors to ensure timely and efficient event management while meeting client requirements.In Feb 2020, I joined Sodexo at Beanfield Centre as a Catering Sales Manager. Here, I utilized my skills to conceptualize and plan catered functions according to clients' specifications, generate new business through sales techniques, and maintain ongoing contact with existing client accounts.Unfortunately, I was laid off from my position at Sodexo due to the COVID-19 pandemic in May 2020. During my career break, I completed certification as a Yoga Instructor and conducted online Yoga classes to help the community.Prior to Sodexo, I was an Operations Manager at The Burroughes, where I achieved a 30% increase in corporate events business in 2019 through implementing new ideas and sales techniques. I also handled new and existing event inquiries, liaised with management and clients to provide efficient and profitable proposals, and coordinated with guests, caterers, and vendors to ensure timely and efficient event management while meeting client requirements.From Aug 2014 to Jan 2018, I worked as an Ast. Mgr. for M.I.C.E. & Exhibitions at Thomas Cook (India) Ltd. Here, I handled Exhibition Sales & Operations for Government Councils and Associations as well as corporates. I also organized and supervised PCO & DMC activities in India.From 2009 to 2012, I was a Catering Sales Exec. at The Westin Mumbai. Additionally, I worked as a Sr. Exec. Facilities at JLL India, where I managed facilities and events for The Royal Bank of Scotland.I hold a Post Graduate Diploma in Marketing from Welingkar Institute of Management in Mumbai and a Bachelor's in Hotel Management & Catering Operations from YCMOU in Nasik.With my extensive experience and skills, I am confident in my ability to take on new challenges and make a valuable contribution to any organization. If you are interested in learning more about my expertise and how I can help your organization achieve its goals, please feel free to reach out to me.