Larissa Berding Email & Phone Number

Cincinnati, Oh, Us

Cincinnati, Ohio

- Manage restaurant/bar and a team of 45+ employees -Plan, organize and execute monthly events and promotions to help drive business -Perform tasks that range from overseeing day-to-day business, scheduling, billing, training, hiring, purchasing, labor.-Implement new ways to use technology in the industry to drive business; Untappd digital menus, QR menus, website creation, programming Toast POS, social media pages, online streaming sporting events, etc...-Work directly with distributers and representatives to bring in new products, create new menus, and ensure that we have the latest products in store.-Creating new content i.e. flyers, events,fundraising opportunities, beer menus, cocktail menus, etc…-P&Ls-Digital Marketing

Cincinnati, Ohio

• Opened new hotel April 17, 2018• Manage 4 food and beverage outlets throughout the hotel, along with 35,000 sq. feet of event space.• Manage a team of 5 supervisors and 20+ employees and work directly with the Executive Chef.• Responsible for buying & implementing operating supplies, uniforms, decoration, cleaning supplies, etc.• Responsible for creating and implementing new brand standards throughout all food & beverage outlets• Perform tasks that range from overseeing day-to-day business, scheduling, billing, payroll, training, hiring,purchasing and managing labor.• Responsible for implementation & training of multiple systems used throughout the hotel. i.e. InfoGenesis POS system, OpenTable etc.

Cincinnati, Ohio

• Visual merchandising to Help YETI stand out in the over 80 retail stores through premium product configurations that separate YETI from other brands• Train the Influencer by building authentic relationships in store by instilling the uncompromising YETI spirit in all store staff • Responsible for training them on the latest YETI science, new product launches, the latest YETI content releases, and local YETI events • Sales Support by increasing sell-through of YETI products by participating in side-by-side selling at retail, promoting product at regional retailers and inspiring consumer trial and purchase• Elevate Local Events by identifying and capitalizing on opportunities to proactively integrate and introduce the YETI lifestyle at locally relevant events• Reporting & Insights by being the eyes and the ears out in the field, by sharing photos, insights, and key data to help YETI better understand their associates, consumers, and products at retail

Austin, Texas Area

 Manages 200+ accounts in 2 different territories within the United States Works directly with Outside Sales Representative with day-to-day activities that drive sales and service to hit monthly budgets of $6 million per quarter in two territories Works directly with Outside Sales Representatives to ensure that there is consistent communication to dealers and deliver high level of customer service Works directly with 2 Sales Representatives who maintain top 10 status in Outside Sales out of 40 representatives in the United States

Hualalai

 Managed $11 million dollar operation and a team of 25+ employees Planned, organized and executed 100+ corporate and social events Performed tasks that ranged from overseeing day-to-day business, scheduling, billing, payroll, training, hiring, purchasing and managing labor

Dallas/Fort Worth Area

 Reviewed operational problems and determined how to improve quality of service and performance Planned, organized, executed and managed holiday brunches of 750 people, corporate breakfasts, lunches, and dinners ranging from $5,000-$10,000 per meal Handled all scheduling, purchasing, billing, and day-to-day operations Managed Food & Beverage operation in 5+ corporate hospitality suites at Byron Nelson Championship Golf Tournament (2011-2014)

Whistler, British Columbia (Canada)

 Supported food and beverage operation on two separate occasions during peak season Assisted In Room Dining and Side Cut Modern Steak restaurant with scheduling, training, and menu design Programmed Micros Point of Sale system with new menu concepts for the Bar, In Room Dining, and Restaurant

Dallas/Fort Worth Area

 Learned Four Seasons’ best in class customer service related to food quality, service and accommodations Investigated and resolved complaints with guest’s food quality, service, and accommodations Ran departmental meetings, created coordinator incentive programs, scheduling, and led two Food and Beverage projects Performed tasks that ranged from managing day-to-day operations, ordering, training, and payroll

Whistler, Bc

I helped the Four Seasons Whistler Property for 2.5 months. I assisted in In Room Dining and Side Cut Modern Steak Restaurant. I worked with Micros to help create and program new menu concepts for the Bar, In Room Dining, and Restaurant.

Lubbock, Texas Area

Performed tasks that ranged from assisting/serving guests, assisting other servers, helped provide an elegant and quaint atmosphere, assisted in Club Lounge, and Room Service. Gained knowledge of how a conference center runs and how the restaurant plays into the banquets and guest traffic flow. I received a Star Award for exceeding server expectations, and receiving a perfect score on a secret shopper survey.

Bastrop, Texas

Restaurant ServerI performed a variety of task ranging from serving guest, assisting other servers, and gaining thorough knowledge of restaurant procedures. Gained knowledge on how resort restaurants work and how management run different food outlets ranging from the pool bar and grill, to fine dining.