Responsible for a catering sales goal of $2 million annually. Work to achieve annual goal through fostering existing client relationships and generating new business. Build relationships with customers to understand their business needs and objectives. Maintain sales volume by keeping current with supply and demand, changing trends, economic indicators, and competitors. Attend industry events and conferences to gain knowledge. Currently sit as a Board Member for ILEA Chicago - VP of Communications. Coach, mentor and develop an Event Producer, including overseeing new employee on-boarding and training. Manage his/her day-to-day job function and support when needed.

Sell, plan, manage and execute 30-50 weddings and social events throughout the year in the Bay Area.Make decisions on where to advertise Elaine Bell Catering whether it be print or online.Handle all social media updates via Facebook and Twitter.

• Assisted the Meetings and Events team of ten individuals organizing, planning/structuring business meetings, weddings, auctions and various charity events ranging in size from ten to three hundred.• Organized customer orders each week for the meetings and events team to review and analyze

• Assisted various local and nation-wide guest chefs from preparation to presentation during the classes• Worked as the retail store clerk outside of cooking classes