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 Recruited to reopen the Fontainebleau after a two-year renovation and rebuild. The department generated $42 million in banquet revenues with a 46% profit margin in a 220,000 square foot convention facility. Hired and supervised a motivated staff of 10 managers, 175 servers and 48 housemen. Developed standards as well as extensive training and.

 Directed a team responsible for $34 million in banquet revenue with a 39% profit margin within a 230,000 square foot convention hotel, the fifth-largest Starwood property.  Developed and led a banquet service team of 162 servers and 39 housemen. Increased the team member satisfaction surveys by 16 points to 92% by focusing on soliciting group feedback.

 Led a team of two senior sales managers and four event services managers at a 500,000 square foot center in five buildings. Solicited and booked convention groups and local events of 500 to 1500 attendees. Consistently exceeded annual convention center revenue goals by 27%. Focused on creating an experience for “raving fans” -- groups that received an.

 Opened a new Department of Labor Job Corps Center on Treasure Island in San Francisco. Assisted in the creation of the hospitality and culinary programs for at-risk youth. Developed curriculum and presented one-week Life Skill seminars for at-risk 18-24 year olds. Taught more than 3,100 students in these various seminars. Received the 2000 Teacher of.

 Opened the newest Steve Wynn hotel in Las Vegas and hired a team for a 290,000 square foot convention resort with $55 million in banquet revenue with a 43% profitability rate. Designed training and orientation programs for more than 325 banquet employees

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Hotel, Motel, And Restaurant Management

Hotel, Motel, And Restaurant Management