Mel Kromer, M.A. Email & Phone Number

United States

-Execute 300 events a year across Oregon and at the Distillery-Plan & coordinate 40 new sales events yearly-Maintain monthly sales goals-Exceed previous years sales goals-Meet and execute weekly/monthly event goals-Lead and train a team to execute these events -Uphold the Westward Whiskey brand and mission

-Execute 150 Farmers Markets a year across the Portland Metropolitan area-Establish 20 new sales accounts yearly -Plan & coordinate 25 new sales events yearly-Maintain monthly sales goals-Meet and execute weekly/monthly event goals-Uphold the Westward Whiskey brand and mission

I am available to assist clients directly for any and all event needs such as weddings, fundraising galas, company events, holiday parties and many more. I have experience producing a multitude of events and has given me the ability to hit the ground running with poise and professionalism in any situation.

Beaverton, Oregon, United States

Provide excellent customer service, operating a POS system, taking food/drink order for the kitchen and serving from the counter, and maintaining a clean and organized bar.

Portland, Oregon, United States

Lead front line, prep, grill, and service teams to provide the best customer service. Ensure all teams are cooking and prepping the amount of food for service and according to sales. Take ownership of FOH and BOH equipment and facilities.

Portland, Oregon, United States

Lead the prep/grill teams to prep and cook the correct amount of food according to sales, ensure food safety, ensure food quality, ensure the food looks and taste delicious, and take ownership of BOH equipment and facilities.

Portland, Oregon, United States

Train FOH/BOH staff with various tasks such as operating a POS system, customer service problem solving, food prep, proper knife training, grill training, and fryer training.

Portland, Oregon, United States

Fulfill online and in-person orders while providing exceptional customer service to customers.

Modify proposals, input event notes, reconcile rentals, create floorplans, assist at site visits, attend weekly event prep meetings and generally prepare for events. I work with the entire CSC staff to ensure that each event is successful for the client and the business. Responsible for on site event set up when required. Assist the team with printing.

Catering private events, from chef dinners to black tie affairs for guests from 8-200+. Duties include: loading and unloading equipment and supplies, set up at venue, running food, passing appetizers and drinks, table service, wine/beer/liquor service, bartending and reconciling liquor inventory.

Catering private events, from fundraisers to company events for guests from 8-2000+. Duties include: set up at venue, running food, expo, passing appetizers and beverages, table service, wine/beer/liquor service, bartending and reconciling liquor inventory.

Portland, Oregon, United States

Planned marketing events to draw in new membersBook and revise memberships for new and current membersProvide excellent customer service to new and existing customersWorked collaboratively with management and franchise owners to achieve monthly and yearly sales goals

Happy Valley, Oregon, United States

Setting up, running, and breakdown of events, setting up AV equipment; serving food from fine dining to buffet style; pouring and serving beer, wine, and spirits; waiting on and bussing tables; checking IDs of patrons purchasing alcoholic beverages; serving coffee and water service; restocking supplies; washing dishes; general cleaning and, most.

Portland, Oregon

Worked directly with Rose Festival Board of Directors and Special Events Manager to create marketing and sponsorship strategies while upholding foundation standards. Assisted with the planning and execution of the Rose Festival parade. Track event entries, participants, vendors, permits, and equipment, and prepare materials for judges, volunteers, and Rose.

Tualatin, Oregon, United States

Make specialty coffee drinks and serve food to customers. Assist the Event Manager with the event layout, set up and tear down, serve food, serve beer, wine and cocktails, bus tables, and provide excellent customer service to the client.

Tualatin, Oregon, United States

Assist clients with booking private event rooms such as weddings, receptions, Holiday parties, meetings, conferences and seminars. Coordinate with Chef and catering teams and outside vendors for client requests.

Portland, Oregon

Order MRIs, CT, X-rays, Labs, and Injections for patients at the request of the doctors. Assist the doctors and their medical assistants with clinic tasks. Schedule patient appointments and fill out referrals to outside medical offices.

Portland, Oregon

Schedule patient appointments with a doctor or physical therapist, fill out patient medical history and process insurance information.

Portland, Oregon

Assist members with their member accounts, reservations, and other club amenities.

Portland, Oregon

Teach Get Fit classes for youth and coach basketball fundamental classes.

Portland, Oregon

Contractor position. Pre/post planning, acquiring sponsorships, budget management, volunteer management, and building vendor relationships.

Assisting Events Account Manager with daily tasks that consist of meetings with clients, processing payments, designing layouts for events, constructs event itineraries, and works with sales and operation departments

Portland, Oregon, United States

Consistently meets sales goals and provides product knowledge, helps Chef with culinary prep and classes, barista using the finest local coffee roasters.

Portland, Oregon, United States

Planned two main annual events, oversaw budget and logistics, coordinated monthly meetings withplanning committee, trained volunteers, communicated with award recipients, and completed internspecific tasks and projects.

Portland, Oregon Metropolitan Area

Planned and design closets, furniture design and storage spaces for people's home.

Eugene, Oregon, United States

Plan and execute the annual fundraising event for the Camp. Communicate with Portland vendors, catering companies, design the save the dates and invitations, send weekly updates to all donors and train the volunteers for the event.

Scheduled student appointments, organized department files, designed weekly department newsletter and marketing flyers and promotional material.

Help patrons purchase tickets for season or single games, concerts, championship and bowl games and community events.

Bachelor Of Science, Environmental Science/Communications/Arts Management

Activities and Societies: Gamma Phi Beta, Intramural Sports, National Community Service Society

Master'S Degree, Business And Professional Communication

Activities and Societies: Omega Nu Lambda National Honors Society member

Master Of Education - Med, Counselor Education/School Counseling And Guidance Services