Jessica Rodriguez Email & Phone Number

Whittier, Ca, Us

Los Angeles, California, United States

Assisted in all aspects of fundraising and development, including marketing and communications, donor cultivation and stewardship, and management of culinary and special events.Assisted in the planning and execution of the 2023 Los Angeles No Kid Hungry Dinner, a 420 person gala dinner that raised over $1 M in revenue, the first event to do so in the history of the organization.

Santa Barbara, California Area

Ensured guest satisfaction and the successful execution of banquet and catering events, while providing onsite support and overseeing group room blocks, food and beverage, function space, vendor services, affiliates/exhibitors and related billing processes.

Santa Monica, California

Provided administrative support to the Resort Manager, Food and Beverage Executive Team, and Culinary Executive Team. Responsibilities included: filtering and directing all incoming telephone calls/inquiries for the department; on-boarding and training of new hires; processing of payroll and tips; purchasing of new equipment/products; preparing daily reports concerning revenue, guest satisfaction and other key metrics used to measure department progress; managing all large party reservations within the restaurant outlets.

Santa Barbara, California

Oversaw the day to day operations at The Bistro, Bacara’s premier restaurant, and Blend, Bacara’s boutique coffee shop.Planned, serviced, and facilitated all large party reservations [10-50 guests] throughout the property.

Santa Barbara, California

Provided administrative support to the Conference Services and Catering Executive Team, and oversaw in house banquet events, facilitated departmental meetings and acted as an onsite contact and liaison for all clients.

Long Beach, California

Assisted in the production of wedding cakes, specialty cakes, cupcakes, and mini desserts, while ensuring consistency and upholding quality standards.

Los Angeles, California

Greeted and registered all incoming guests, answered questions regarding the hotel's services and facilities, and settled the guest's account upon departure - while ensuring guest satisfaction in their overall experience and stay. Additional positions held within the company, include PBX Operator and Club Lounge Concierge.

New York, New York

Supervised and worked alongside a housekeeping team to ensure guests’comfort and to exceed guests’ expectations through personalized butler service.

Worked with the Development Manager to coordinate culinary events, such asChefs Up Front & Taste of the Nation, to raise funds for the organization’s efforts toend childhood hunger.

Bachelor Degree Of Science In Business Administration, Hotel, Restaurant, And Tourism Management, Cum Laude

Diploma, Patisserie And Baking

Study Abroad Exchange Program, Hospitality Administration/Management