Leading Colette's hospitality group with dynamic and passionate direction with extensive knowledge of the food and beverage industry, particularly in high-volume catering and event environments. This role has a focus on exceptional customer service expertise, strategic planning capabilities, and a strong history of driving sales and efficiently managing operations. Oversee all facets of the venue's operations, ensuring that guests enjoy a seamless and memorable experience while also achieving… Show more Leading Colette's hospitality group with dynamic and passionate direction with extensive knowledge of the food and beverage industry, particularly in high-volume catering and event environments. This role has a focus on exceptional customer service expertise, strategic planning capabilities, and a strong history of driving sales and efficiently managing operations. Oversee all facets of the venue's operations, ensuring that guests enjoy a seamless and memorable experience while also achieving the company's financial goals and strategic objectives. Show less

Event Catering Sales- Ebell Santa AnaHuman Resources- Talent Recruiting, Training & DevelopmentPayroll & Benefits AdministrationOperational Support Accounting Manager

Accounts Payable and Office Manager for a private utility management corporation Managed multi-company financial reporting, reconciling vendor statements and invoices across eight subsidiaries. Administered bi-weekly AP processes and payments across entities, ensuring timely disbursements. Maintained compliance documentation, including insurance, licenses, and fleet registrations. Supported annual audits and insurance renewals, preparing critical documentation for compliance.Software:… Show more Accounts Payable and Office Manager for a private utility management corporation Managed multi-company financial reporting, reconciling vendor statements and invoices across eight subsidiaries. Administered bi-weekly AP processes and payments across entities, ensuring timely disbursements. Maintained compliance documentation, including insurance, licenses, and fleet registrations. Supported annual audits and insurance renewals, preparing critical documentation for compliance.Software: Microsoft Suite, Quickbooks Enterprise Show less

General administrative support for a tax and financial services firmAnswer and screen calls for multiple phone lines to provide quality customer service to all clients Schedule appointments and manage calendars for associates Greet clients and manage appointments and conference roomsSpecial research projects to locate complex financial, legal, and tax documentsLiaison to IT & Facilities departments for all technology and office equipment requests and problems Data entry… Show more General administrative support for a tax and financial services firmAnswer and screen calls for multiple phone lines to provide quality customer service to all clients Schedule appointments and manage calendars for associates Greet clients and manage appointments and conference roomsSpecial research projects to locate complex financial, legal, and tax documentsLiaison to IT & Facilities departments for all technology and office equipment requests and problems Data entry for various internal databases and document management systemsCreate and proofread various correspondence, spreadsheets, tax forms, legal & financial documents exchanged between clients and various government agenciesManaged the orders and inventory of office & lunchroom suppliesProvided administrative support for customer invoicing and collections, supplier purchase orders & accounts payable/ receivableSoftware: Microsoft Office Suite, Outlook365, QuickBooks Pro, & Online Tax Software Show less

Managed daily restaurant operations, catering, and guest servicesInterviewing / Hiring / Onboarding / Training / Coaching / Employee developmentProvided orientation & training for all new General Managers within the regionTime and Labor Management / Scheduling / Payroll / Time ReportingMaintained employee files and records including performance reviewsInventory management and reporting / Invoicing / Sales and budget forecasts & reportsManaged purchasing, receiving, and… Show more Managed daily restaurant operations, catering, and guest servicesInterviewing / Hiring / Onboarding / Training / Coaching / Employee developmentProvided orientation & training for all new General Managers within the regionTime and Labor Management / Scheduling / Payroll / Time ReportingMaintained employee files and records including performance reviewsInventory management and reporting / Invoicing / Sales and budget forecasts & reportsManaged purchasing, receiving, and services from multiple vendors and suppliersCreated local area marketing strategies to increase sales by 30% over prior yearCash auditing, create daily deposits and change ordersOrganized special events including, Newport Beach Film Festival, Pacific Festival, Doheny Days, Dana Point Food & Wine FestivalSoftware: Microsoft Office Suite, Outlook, PAR Point of Sales, & Salesforce Show less

Daily restaurant and catering operations management Sales Reporting / Budget and Inventory Reporting / AnalysisInvoice entry / Aging Reports / Accounting ReconciliationResponsible for weekly reporting of store financials, sales and budgetsInterviewing/ Hiring / Onboarding / training/ coaching/ Employee developmentTime and Labor Management / Scheduling / Payroll / Time ReportingManaged food & supply orders and account relationships with multiple suppliersSales and… Show more Daily restaurant and catering operations management Sales Reporting / Budget and Inventory Reporting / AnalysisInvoice entry / Aging Reports / Accounting ReconciliationResponsible for weekly reporting of store financials, sales and budgetsInterviewing/ Hiring / Onboarding / training/ coaching/ Employee developmentTime and Labor Management / Scheduling / Payroll / Time ReportingManaged food & supply orders and account relationships with multiple suppliersSales and Client Manager / Created Marketing Strategy Certified Training Manager for all new store openings, new manager and staff orientationTransistioned new POS software and computers rollout to staff. Opened two new locations in my market – setting company records for opening day, week, and month sales recordsDaily cash audits, deposits, and bank reconciliationsSoftware: Microsoft Office Suite, POS software Show less

Culinary assistant for an premier event catering companySous Chef for On-site events ranging from private dinner & coctail parties of 400+ guests and multiple course dinners Responsible for setting up and breaking down "On-site Kitchens" at various event centers and private homes, including a wide variety of rental equipmentCoordinate with Event Manager to stay on service schedule for all eventsSupervised student staff for production

Managed Dining Center and Catering OperationsInventory management and reporting / Invoicing / Sales and budget reportsOrdering from multiple vendors and managing accountsLine Cook during dining operations

Manager for Corporate Dining CenterCreate and price seasonal monthly menusTraining/ Coaching/ Employee developmentTime and Labor Management / Scheduling / Payroll / Time ReportingMaintain employee files and recordsInventory management and reporting / Invoicing / Sales and budget reportsOrdering from multiple vendors and managing accountsIncrease sales over 25%

Provide world-class resort Guest Service and ensure every guest has lasting experience Hosted and cashier in all retail and kiosk locations throughout parkMaintain visual merchandising, Cashwraps, POP DisplaysKnowledge of all hardlines and softlines and availability throughout both theme parksCount drawers, balance deposits, prepare foreign currency exchangeInventory and Stocking, organize shipments and stock rooms, report shrinkageKodak Photo Booth editing and… Show more Provide world-class resort Guest Service and ensure every guest has lasting experience Hosted and cashier in all retail and kiosk locations throughout parkMaintain visual merchandising, Cashwraps, POP DisplaysKnowledge of all hardlines and softlines and availability throughout both theme parksCount drawers, balance deposits, prepare foreign currency exchangeInventory and Stocking, organize shipments and stock rooms, report shrinkageKodak Photo Booth editing and salesMidway Games host and operationsRecognized for 100% Mystery Guest Shop Audits on multiple occasions Show less

General administrative assistance to office manager and partners of environmental construction companyTelephone reception screening calls for multi-line phone systemReviewing complex project specifications, preparing and proofreading client sales proposals Prepared a variety of project documentation and correspondence with clients and local government agenciesSoftware: Microsoft Office Suite