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Atlanta, Ga, Us

The Fox Theatre, Atlanta, Ga

• Directed and managed multi million dollar private events contract in live entertainment venue• Identified and implemented innovative event concepts that drive sales and operating efficiencies• Managed day to day business operations, events data base, and master calendar• Advocated sound financial business decisions; demonstrated honesty/integrity• Collaborated on analysis of budgets providing comprehensive evaluation and measurable return• Targeted and developed new prospects• Produced large scale events in the corporate, social, non-profit, and education sectors• Bridged multiple departments with focus on customer service while protecting business strategy• Elevated brand and messaging through unique event solutions • Partnered with marketing and web teams to plan and capture the distribution of content• Provided direction for the design, development and implementation of facility related services• Promoted vendor partners with a focus on bringing out the best in service and design• Utilized interpersonal and communication skills to lead, influence, coach, and encourage • Built successful team to promote confidence, forward planning, and best practice

• One of the top producing consultants for the organization, selling close to 1 million in sales• Explore opportunities that drive profit, create value for clients, and encourage innovation• Produce and execute luxury catering services from concept to completion• Consult clients on venue, transportation, entertainment, food, beverage and event design • Responsible for event finances including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and budgets• Successful problem solving skills with time critical issues • Develop and implement company-wide training programs • Create presentation and speak at Las Vegas Catersource National Convention• Consult restaurants on catering operations from culinary arts to sales to operations• Write weekly Life of the Party Facebook series• Coached Senior Leadership• Recognized by the company as top employee of the quarter in 2009 out of 100 core members• Received The Lars Lovin Stiles Award for Exemplary Service in 2015

Atlanta, Ga

A privately held consulting and coaching firm providing innovative solutions to catering companies and individuals• Consulted and coached catering owners and senior level executives • Identified organizational objectives, focus and follow through• Developed strategic action plans on human resources, team building, internal communication• Implemented hiring and training guidelines• Created marketing materials, menus and brand development• Defined organizational charts and leadership roles• Coordinated and presented buffet designs at The Culinary Institute of America• Developed and taught Ease of Entertaining in both the private and corporate sectors.

Smyrna, Ga

A boutigue catering company serving corporate and luxury social clientele• Researched, designed, developed, and executed business plan for start-up• Planned and constructed kitchen including staging area and offices totaling 3,000+sq feet • Managed all aspects of operations: menu design, culinary preparation and presentation, table scapes, site selection, event design, delivery methods, marketing, sales, employee recruiting and training, quality customer service, personnel management, service standards, purchasing, pricing strategies, maintenance, operating systems and processes; as well as developed comprehensive financial analysis and planning. • Employed 16 full time employees and 45 part-time support staff. 25% annual growth rate every year starting from 1988, with revenues totaling $1.7 million. • Won several awards, in the top ten caterers in the Greater Atlanta area. Served the Governor, Mayors,International Dignitaries, and many high-profile social and corporate clients. • Sold in six months.

Bachelor'S Degree, Public Relations/Human Resources Management

Hospitality, Restaurant And Travel Administration/Management