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Schedule, coordinate, and set-up information booth for conferences including all travel logistics (transportation, hotel, and meals). Communicate program benefits and services to conference attendees. Register conference attendees for the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles point reduction and Department of Insurance discount offerings for New York State residents. Provide administrative support on-site to CEO. Establish trusted business relationships with President and upper management of sponsors for continued support of our product to their members. KEY ACHIEVEMENTS:Performed well in a part-time role outside of full-time position while meeting all project demands for impeccable conferences.

Manage staff of 40 and provide operational oversight to create successful demonstrations and enthusiastically driven sales of vendor products in Costco food chain. Act as liaison to Costco store management, CDS management and vendors. Recruit, interview, hire and train staff in food safety, preparation and sanitation as well as all company policies and procedures. Maintain proper staff levels in order to successfully reach completion rate of 96% for 2009. Conduct performance reviews and make recommendations on merit increases and status changes. Conduct daily pre-shift meetings and monthly safety meetings. Prepare daily expense, sales, purchasing and payroll reports. KEY ACHIEVEMENTS:Provide multi-site management and support area manager at 8 locations in staff recruitment, training and development.Surpassed company financial goals in 2008 and 2009 and ensured payroll accuracy in compliance with all wage and hour payroll rules. In 2009, secured payroll at $7.10/hr. per demonstration below company's allotted average of $7.50/hr. per demonstration and supplies at $5.20 per demonstration below average of $5.50 per demonstration and achieved 80% average on successful secret shopper demonstrations.Project Manager of two grand openings of Costco in Brick, NJ with 7000 in attendance and Manahawkin, NJ with 3000 in attendance. Delegated and supervised assignments prior to and during the grand opening to team of 18 CDS managers; grand openings achieved seamlessly.

Managed staff of full service restaurant with seating capacity of 80. Provided overall leadership, recognized and motivated members of team and trained and coached team for operational excellence. Recruited, interviewed, and hired as needed to meet demands of business. Controlled day-to-day operations by scheduling labor, maintaining equipment, facility and grounds, and ordering food and supplies. Ensure local health and safety codes and company safety and security policies are met. Controlled Profit & Loss by following cash control and security procedures, maintaining kitchen and liquor inventory, managing labor, reviewing financial reports, and taking appropriate actions. KEY ACHIEVEMENTS:Created new food and drink menu with owner and daily food/drink specials that enhanced sales.Promoted teamwork and kept staff motivated to meet or exceed defined sales quotas.Designed and implemented local marketing and advertising campaigns.

Managed staff of full service restaurant and banquet facility with seating capacity of 150. Planned, coordinated and facilitated special events. Trained team on new computer system, client service and general business practices. Recruited, interviewed, and hired as needed to meet demands of business. KEY ACHIEVEMENTS:Responsible for successful start up of business. Developed employee training manual and jargon free user guide for restaurant computer system (Micros).Designed catering menus and client contracts.Created new food and drink menu.

Planned, organized and facilitated executive meetings and fundraising events including all travel logistics (transportation, hotel, and meals). Maintained extensive calendar. Interacted frequently with firm's clients, opposing counsel, and court officers. Prepared all pleadings related to Bankruptcy Law. Assisted in all Bar Presidency responsibilities. Prepared expense reports.

Provided full-scale administrative support to legal team. Processed accounts receivable, payable, payroll, and benefits. Managed all facets of business for Matrimonial, Collections, and Real Estate Law. Supported preparations for pleadings, documents, and follow-up for effective case management.