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San Jose, Ca, Us

Monterey, California, United States

-Managed banquets at Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance and AT&T Pro-Am -Areas overseen: Bugatti, The Venue 80, Concours 55, Workday, MPF Caddies, 18th Sky Suits-Received management experience overseeing venues well managing employees.

Santa Clara County, California, United States

-Planned and managed both small and large events, coordinating all aspects from logistics to guest services, ensuring seamless execution and client satisfaction.-Developed custom drink menus tailored to event themes and customer preferences, including signature cocktails and specialty drinks to enhance the guest experience -Handled payment processing and Cash Wrap tasks, efficiently managing transactions, balancing cash drawers, and ensuring accurate record-keeping for all purchases.

Santa Clara County, California, United States

-Contributed significantly to organizing and executing OpsStars, the largest satellite event at Dreamforce 2024, attracting over 1,000 attendees. -Coordinated company happy hours and social events, ensuring all activities remained within budget and aligned with company goals.-Managed hotel bookings for company conferences, ensuring accommodation met the needs of attendees while staying within budget.-Supported the sales team by assisting in recruitment, including conducting interviews with potential candidates.-Organized executive marketing dinners and events, attended by enterprise level executives. Managed budgets for complex corporate and employee events, using detailed budget sheets to track expenses and monitor spending for events.

Sunnyvale, California, United States

-Crafted unique cocktail recipes and specialty menus tailored to event themes, including innovative drinks and custom designs to elevate the guest experience at special events.-Managed bar inventory and scheduling, ensuring stock levels were maintained, ordering supplies as needed, and coordinating staffing to meet event demands.-Led and trained new employees, providing guidance on customer service, drink preparation, and maintaining bar standards, while fostering a collaborative team environment.

Monterey County, California, United States

-AT&T Pro-Am Charity Golf Tournament-Gained hands-on experience in event coordination and suite management for a high-profile sporting event, ensuring smooth operations and guest satisfaction.-Obtained experience managing suites for two corporate clients, Workday and Charitybuzz, handling client needs, coordinating hospitality services, and ensuring a top-tier experience for all guests.

San Jose, California, United States

-Volunteer Confirmation Teacher -Taught a class of 8 high schoolers to prepare for their confirmation. -Developed ideas for the programs Youth Night events on a strict budget. -Helped coordinate a 3 day retreat for 50+ high schoolers and 10 volunteers.

San Jose, California, United States

-Well-versed in standard front of house procedure, including hosting and cashiering. -Very responsive to guests’ needs. -Enhanced operational efficiency by using slow periods to keep up with the restaurants cleanliness and restock employee and customer supplies.

San Jose, California, United States

-Received and filled all customer food and beverage orders in a timely and courteous fashion. -Operated a cash register and change fund on a daily basis. -Exceptional organizational and public presentation skills-Acquired exceptional multi-tasking skills while working in a fast paced concession stand.

Bachelor'S Degree, Hospitality Administration/Management

Hospitality Administration/Management