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Kissimmee, Florida, United States

Prepared coffee breaks, carts, and stations with appropriate supplies. Organized tables, action stations, buffets, and carts for service. Communicated any additional meal requirements or special requests to the kitchen. Ensured courses were properly cleared and crumbed in a timely fashion. Managed the presentation of tableware so that it was accessible for.

Kissimmee, Florida, United States

Established relationships with potential clients. Responsible for the making of sandwiches and salads for the orders throughout the day. Delivered orders through the morning and afternoon. Maintained a client log for follow up and future business. Helped the restaurant throughout the day.

Chicago, IL

Supervised up to 50 staff for Weddings, Corporate, and Private events from beginning to end. Created Event Summaries after each event for staffing and sales. Worked at William Blair Corporate Headquarters and Optiver, LLC as a Catering Lead. Increased sales with one client by 33% over the course of one year

Lincolnwood, Illinois

Supervised up to 50 staff for Weddings, Corporate, and Private events from beginning to end. Created Event Summaries after each event for Staffing and Sales. Worked at William Blair Corporate Headquarters as a Catering Lead. Placed food orders through CaterXpert with the company to be delivered the next day. Worked with Account Manager to ensure quality.

Chicago, IL

Opened and supervised the Legacy Club and Metropolitan Lounge staff and operation at Chicago Union Station. Posted daily on social media about meeting room availability, upcoming events, and activations. Redesigned and maintained the annual budget with weekly reports. Increased Legacy Club monthly memberships by 15%. Maintained the food and beverage.

Chicago, IL

Facilitated the ordering of food requests for 25 Administrative Assistants. Maintained the coffee appliances and vending machines throughout the 7 floors. Maintained the annual Budget with weekly reports; Decreased expenditures by 5%. Ordered pantry and paper products and processed invoices weekly.

Chicago, IL

Supervised up to 50 staff for Weddings, Corporate, and Private events from beginning to end. Created Event Summaries after each event for Staffing and Sales. Worked with Operations Department for Chicago Gourmet in Millennium Park annually for 3 consecutive years.

Chicago, IL

Supervised up to 30 staff for Weddings, Corporate, and Private events from beginning to end. Created Event Summaries after each event for Staffing and Sales. Worked at Citadel, LLC as a Café Attendant and Prep Cook

Chicago, IL

Supervising up to 10 servers for events in the Narcissus Room at Macy's State Street for their Catering Division, One Eleven Events. Traveled to other Macy's locations in the Chicagoland area for Wedding Registry Activations.

Chicago, IL

Supervised teams of 5 servers for private parties and weddings at off-site locations throughout Chicago.

Chicago, IL

Supervised the kitchen operation of up to 15 cooks at the busiest times. Served many guests in a high volume fine dining restaurant where timing was crucial. Compiled to-go orders accurately and finished espresso drinks for the restaurant.

Chicago, IL

Supervised up to 12 cashiers and 8 cooks at a high volume location. Responsible for inventory and accountable for cash sales at every game.

Chicago, IL

Supervised the operation of a small café and vending carts at a high profile location. Created weekly schedule of up to 12 employees. Accountable for café cash sales and computed daily sales numbers.

Lake Buena Vista, FL

Worked Pantry and Fryer positions in a high volume full service restaurant at the Wilderness Lodge. Also, worked as a Short-Line Cook and Cashier at a small café at the Wilderness Lodge.

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Visual And Performing Arts

Activities and Societies: President of the Chicago Circle Players ('94-'95) University Choir, Chamber ChoirStudied Performing Arts..

General Education, Art/Art Studies, General

Activities and Societies: Drama ClubGraphic Design and Architecture