Janice Kroll Email & Phone Number

Pleasanton, California, United States

Fremont, California, United States

San Francisco Bay Area

As Catering and Event Manager I oversee the planning of most weddings we cater. It is my responsibility to listen to the clients, give them guidance and advice, and, along with our banquet team, ensure that their dream wedding exceeds their expectations. As part of the sales staff, I also pursue new corporate and social business with sales calls, trade.

Pleasanton, CA

Provided administrative assistance to the General Manager, Director of Food and Beverages and Controller. This included updating personnel files, Workers Compensation claims, OSHA information, vendor contracts, DoubleTree by Hilton brand standards, and managerial calendars. Prepared and filed confidential and legal documents for the General Manager..

Pleasanton, CA

Monitored client preferences to determine the focus of sales and marketing efforts per quarter. Acquired accounts with large local companies that had one to two major events each year. The total revenue from these groups was exceeded $300,000 each year. Attended Sales meetings to keep track of the competition within our geographical area and within the.

San Mateo, CA

Create and submit grants to foundations and corporations in order to secure major gifts and donations for the Homeless Help Centers, the Peninsula Family Resource Center and Catherine’s Center. Work with a planning committee on the “Eat Your Heart Out” dinner and auction, one of the major fundraisers. Update the Raiser’s Edge program to ensure that the.

Oakland, CA

Prepared all of the department's contracts and correspondence for the schools, parishes, county offices, and insurance companies.Coordinated with vendors for necessary maintenance of all buildings owned by the diocese. Set up meetings and classes, took the minutes and distributed information to all board members.Handled the purchasing of food, supplies.

Oakland, CA

Responsible for arranging several outside sales calls per week and following up with potential clients, including Staples, United Airlines, and Matson. Attended trade shows and fundraisers for the Oakland Chamber of Commerce, Oakland Convention and Visitors Bureau, and the Airport Area Business Association. Prepared a monthly marketing plan to correspond.

Coordinated parties, trade shows, and conferences for a variety of individuals, schools, and companies.Built a client base with corporate, religious, government, and association groups. Represented the hotel at California trade shows, which resulted in several new leads and definite bookings. Responded to RFP's from companies, government agencies, and the.

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), American Studies

Certificate Program, Hospitality Administration/Management

Hotel sales and marketing, travel and tourism, front office management, revenue management, and event planning.