Michele Tocco, Cmp Email & Phone Number

Greater Boston Area

At Jenkins Street Partners, we specialize in delivering exceptional food and beverage consulting and management for events of all sizes. Our goal is to create unique, memorable experiences that leave a lasting impression on both our clients and their guests. We focus on optimizing budgets to ensure our clients receive the best possible experience for their attendees, without compromising on quality. Our client base spans industries worldwide, including luxury automotive, technology, wine, coffee and beyond. No matter the scale or scope, we strive to bring creativity, expertise, and flawless execution to every event.

• Meeting and Event Management• Provide Professional Onsite Event Staff• Staff Coordination and Management • Provide executive level support• Focus on VIP hospitality services• Consultant at vendor meetings • Budget Management• Review and negotiation of vendor contracts • Transportation specialist • Site inspections• Wedding consultations • Creation of wedding/event day timelines• Full onsite assistance and coordination at pre/post events • Delivery of final payments to vendors

Meredith, New Hampshire, United States

Task force catering sales manager on-site at Mill Falls at the Lake.

• Manage logistics professionally, calmly and confidently, for client events of up to 1,800 attendees• Provide services to meet all executive needs• Responsible for ensuring excellent customer experience at each and every event• Collaborate with pre-site and on-site management of national and international programs • Ability to solve problems and customer crisis in a smooth, swift and professional manner• Manage vendor relations before, during and after events• Manage staff scheduling and pre-conference duties

76 Prospsect Street Gloucester, Ma 01930

beach gourmet, is an upscale, private and unique catering company that specializes in small intimate gatherings, weddings and private social affairs. We provide a top-notch chef, professional servers, bartenders and outstanding gourmet food. I am responsible for establishing and maintaining relationships with clients. Creating sales proposals including event details and menu planning, staffing and full coordination and management of events, ensuring success from set-up through break-down. Provide excellent leadership, communication and organizational skills, while supporting the executive management teams needs.

Responsible for generating sales, establishing and maintaining current and new relationships with uncompromising detail and impeccable service. Assist in design and manage execution of a professional, seamless program as well as support site inspection requirements.

Topsfield, Ma

Originally the summer retreat of prominent Boston businessman Mr. Bradley Palmer, the ornate fieldstone mansion and luscious grounds - originally known as Willow Dale - were lovingly restored and enhanced with the addition of a Butterfly Garden and Tented Pavlion.Willowdale Estate, a unique and historic event venue located in Boston's North Shore, is home to timeless and elegant weddings and corporate functions. Offering Venue, Catering and Planning, Willowdale Estate is the perfect place for couples who have high expectations in the culinary world. Responsible for selling and account management of all events including Weddings, Corporate and Social events. This sales position involves full collaboration with Marketing and Planning departments to ensure high volume of quality events. Consistently meeting and exceeded sales revenue goals and expectations.

Peak Performance Tours specializes in travel for Performing Arts student groups. Provide tour escorting services for student tour groups allowing for peace of mind and providing the security and convenience of having everything taken care of.Peak Performance Services provides Corporate Meeting and Events Planning. Provide meeting and event on-site support staff.

Catering Sales Manager/Wedding Specialist - Responsible for soliciting new social catering accounts, entertaining and maintaining relationships with existing accounts to meet and/or exceed 100% of food and beverage revenue goals. Participated in Cluster Sales Manager program selling events at two major Starwood Hotels. Oversee client events while working closely with operations to ensure total customer satisfaction. Develop and maintain knowledge of market trends, competition and customers. Participate in daily business review meetings, pre-event meetings and other sales related meetings. Attend Sales Process Trainings and all other required trainings. Participate in all Sales Incentive/Initiative Plans and maintain Customer Satisfaction Survey scores. Attend community/social events and industry meetings. Winner of Manager of the Quarter for Pyramid Hotels. Responsible for the planning and execution of North of Boston’s largest Bridal Expo.

Negotiated corporate rate programs at nationwide establishments. Prepared documents for business travelers, both domestic and international, including preparation of airline tickets, visas and passports, accommodations, car rental information, cash advances, customer information packages and field assignments. Developed and maintained extensive travel database. Recognized for increasing customer satisfaction through a “Quality Recognition Award. Prepared Sales proposals and presentations for semiconductor manufacturing equipment. Worked with on-site travel agent to coordinate customer visits, meetings and conferences. Developed, tested, trained and implemented a new Sales quotation system. Maintained sales forecasts. Proposed and negotiated confidentiality agreements with both customers and suppliers. Reviewed sales contracts for compliance with company policies and procedures. Established contracts database for the discussion and review of all customer agreements.

Certificate, Event And Meeting Management

Bs, Business Management

As, Travel And Tourism

Activities and Societies: Tour Guide, Lasell Inn Management Team

High School, College Preparatory