Mj (Marie-Josee) Cyr Email & Phone Number

Dartmouth, Ns, Ca

Canada

Responsible for the Give a Breath 5K National fundraiser - supporting Hosts in Vancouver, Edmonton, Toronto, and Halifax with planning, coordination, and execution of the event. Plan, coordinate, and support recurring and other events throughout Canada.

Spearhead planning and coordinating events and celebrations ranging from intimate weddings to retirement and birthday parties.Oversee all logistics, including sourcing of venues, vendors catering and staff.

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

In charge of the day-to-day operations as well as staffing training, performance management and resource planning.Lead a culinary and service team to deliver various delicious and nutritious meal options for Dalhousie students and guests.• Manage food, scheduling, and labour budgets for daily operations• Implement and enforce the necessary Health and Safety requisites for staff and contractors • Collect and evaluate guest and student feedback to drive improvements to the guest… Show more In charge of the day-to-day operations as well as staffing training, performance management and resource planning.Lead a culinary and service team to deliver various delicious and nutritious meal options for Dalhousie students and guests.• Manage food, scheduling, and labour budgets for daily operations• Implement and enforce the necessary Health and Safety requisites for staff and contractors • Collect and evaluate guest and student feedback to drive improvements to the guest experience and satisfaction.• Handle the execution of monthly culinary events • Assist a local food partner with marketing and engagement of their eventsEvent Support• Assist the Catering team with the staffing and execution of Private and Corporate events Show less

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Managed a team of 50 staff in the Westin to ensure both an impressive customer experience and an efficient working environment.In charge of the day-to-day operations of the Restaurant, In-Room Dining, and the smooth execution of Banquet events.• Contributed to event marketing campaigns to increase audience/patronage awareness of the Seaport Social• Built PR and contributed to social media marketing and communication via Instagram• Hired, trained and onboarded staff and ensured… Show more Managed a team of 50 staff in the Westin to ensure both an impressive customer experience and an efficient working environment.In charge of the day-to-day operations of the Restaurant, In-Room Dining, and the smooth execution of Banquet events.• Contributed to event marketing campaigns to increase audience/patronage awareness of the Seaport Social• Built PR and contributed to social media marketing and communication via Instagram• Hired, trained and onboarded staff and ensured high quality and efficiency of service• Compiled and actively listened to guest feedback to drive improvement in their overall experience• Managed budgets, forecasts, and client billingResults• Created and spearheaded the Galantine’s Day High Tea event for The Westin’s Seaport social restaurant• Galentine’s High Tea tickets sold out and increased both restaurant traffic and social media engagement Show less

Toronto, Ontario

Developed and executed events in partnership with the Sales and Marketing teams ranging from corporate fundraisers and meetings to Royalty and Government functions, i.e. galas, weddings, and anniversaries. Managed the day-to-day operations, including issue and facilities management, resource and technical support.• Instrumental in adjusting, negotiating, and executing contracts and Banquet Event Orders • Coordinated event staff, vendors and volunteers• Handled training and… Show more Developed and executed events in partnership with the Sales and Marketing teams ranging from corporate fundraisers and meetings to Royalty and Government functions, i.e. galas, weddings, and anniversaries. Managed the day-to-day operations, including issue and facilities management, resource and technical support.• Instrumental in adjusting, negotiating, and executing contracts and Banquet Event Orders • Coordinated event staff, vendors and volunteers• Handled training and additional product knowledge training sessions.• Created and conducted Space deficiency walk-through reports• Managed logistics of multiple events from beginning to tear down• Resolved issues and crises as they arose in a seamless and timely manner• Liaised with AGO staff to confirm alignment with all health and safety requirements • Worked with AGO Operations to guarantee high security during all eventsResults• Executed events generated over $7 million in revenue Show less

Mjcyr.bandcamp.com

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Led up to 70 staff, supervising, organizing, and creating the plans for a smooth service for events of any kind or style.• Led training and orientations to establish standards and professional expectations of new hires; contributing to subsequent education of promoted staff to lead and supervisory rolesResults• Became one of the lead supervisors frequently requested by some of their biggest clients• Recruited by a key client, the Art Gallery of Ontario

Gta

-ensuring quality of service-liaising with the Caterer/event planner and the event staff

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