Christopher Prentice Email & Phone Number

Appleton, Wi

- Ensure the stadium and banquet facility provides food and beverage of an outstanding quality along with an appropriate selection and the proper amount at all times. - Oversee and coordinate with the group sales and banquet department on all pregame and in-game events. - Responsible for the look, feel, and cleanliness of all concession and banquet areas.- Ability to create menu items that provide customers with a varied selection that allows for a variety of meal options during… Show more - Ensure the stadium and banquet facility provides food and beverage of an outstanding quality along with an appropriate selection and the proper amount at all times. - Oversee and coordinate with the group sales and banquet department on all pregame and in-game events. - Responsible for the look, feel, and cleanliness of all concession and banquet areas.- Ability to create menu items that provide customers with a varied selection that allows for a variety of meal options during game days and banquet events. - Hire, train, and supervise 70+ employees each year and responsible for the scheduling and overseeing all associated areas (Servers, Bartenders, Hawkers, Picnic Staff and Club Attendants.)- Control, update and manage inventory to limit product waste.- Responsible for POS system (Restaurant Manager.)- Ordering from various vendors throughout the area.- Helped with establishing and growing off-site catering. Show less

Grand Chute, Wi

- Works within the operations team that manages all venue communications and associated services - Directs coordination of activities to prepare for the day of the event- Oversees front-line managers/supervisors to ensure compliance - Coordinates and integrates all other operations within an event and any assigned sites and facilities- Participates in planning/strategic meetings- Oversees effective communications with event owners pre and post event- Oversees the… Show more - Works within the operations team that manages all venue communications and associated services - Directs coordination of activities to prepare for the day of the event- Oversees front-line managers/supervisors to ensure compliance - Coordinates and integrates all other operations within an event and any assigned sites and facilities- Participates in planning/strategic meetings- Oversees effective communications with event owners pre and post event- Oversees the administration and high level of detail required in the organization of events- Assists on-site at events and takes responsibility for the various aspects of managing personnel and production- Negotiate and produce contracts for relevant vendors building a good working relationship- Build a good overall knowledge and understanding of the events in the company portfolio, their operational aims and their revenue streams- Close liaison and communication with other departments within the events team including marketing and sales- To maintain high levels of customer service and professionalism in all areas of work- To ensure that all Health & Safety measurements are in place- Assist with daily operations to ensure quality control, expense management, security and, facility maintenance- Responsible for proper cash handling procedures- Assist sports and tournament manager with proper communication with the venues from contracts and dates to all onsite logistics- Responsible for managing events, ensuring deadlines and budgets are adhered to- Oversee outlets throughout facility including placing orders, receiving, and inventory control- Hire, train, schedule and manage staff throughout facility Show less

Appleton, Wi

• Completed “Yes I Can!” training• Continuously communicate with vendors and guests via phone to satisfy their needs• Successfully work independently as well as in a team environment• Mastered organizational techniques to become as efficient and effective as possible• Create welcoming environment for guests in a professional manner• Conduct weekly and monthly inventory on products• Work with vendors and delivery drivers to quickly and efficiently get products in proper… Show more • Completed “Yes I Can!” training• Continuously communicate with vendors and guests via phone to satisfy their needs• Successfully work independently as well as in a team environment• Mastered organizational techniques to become as efficient and effective as possible• Create welcoming environment for guests in a professional manner• Conduct weekly and monthly inventory on products• Work with vendors and delivery drivers to quickly and efficiently get products in proper locations Show less

Depere, Wi

• Promoted to Lead Server after one year of hire for superior customer service skills• Communicate goals and distribute tasks to others• Effectively resolve customer concerns and issues on a daily basis• Developed ability to multitask and stay organized in fast paced situations• Supervise staff of up to 25 employees• Created policies and procedures that are in effect and being used presently

Knoxville, Tennessee Area

• Worked in elephant barn with 2 females and 1 male• Learned protected contact with male elephant• Communicate goals and distribute tasks to others• Talk to visitors about elephants • Developed ability to multitask and stay organized in fast paced situations

Appleton, Wi

• Organized and guided others through leadership and communication • Directed team building exercises to establish unity and trust • Made quick decisions and adapted to surroundings while at practices or games

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Wildlife Ecology

Activities and Societies: Intramurals (Dodge-ball, Soccer, Volleyball, Kickball)

Certificate, Information Technology