Sidney Jackson Email & Phone Number

Greater Atlanta Area

Formerly Be Our Guest Catering and Event Planning (New York, NY) Seasoned professional prepared to orchestrate all aspects of a corporate meeting or special occasion for private and Fortune 500 clients across the U.S.Networks with vendors to develop high end quality eventsOrchestrate on-site logistics within budget Train and manage staff for events of all sizesSubcontractor with industry leaders: Compass: * Wolfgang Puck Catering at the Georgia Aquarium-Banquet Line Cook/Event Chef* Georgia Dome/Levy Restaurants-Banquet Line Cook/Event Chef* Georgia World Congress Center/Levy-Banquet Line Cook/Event Chef* Phillips Arena-VIP GreeterCompass/Bon Appetit* Catering 356 at Porsche Cars North America-FOH/VIP and Guest Catering* Emory University – Decatur - formerly Sodexo– Banquet Line Cook/Event Chef and FOH* Emory University – Oxford - formerly Sodexo– Catering/Line Cook* Kennessaw State University - formerly Sodexo–FOH BartenderCompass/Eurest:* UCB Catering Line CookSodexo: * Georgia Tech – Banquet Line Cook/Event Chef and FOH* Lexus Nexus– Corporate Dining Line Cook* ADP– Corporate Dining Line Cook* UPS– Corporate Dining Line CookAffairs to Remember Catering-FOHValley Food Service: Head Cook: The Heritage School Phone: 855-334-8863Contact: chargesdaffairescatering@gmail.com

Global

Worked since 2008 to reconnect and celebrate 50 years of the more than 1,000+ graduates, faculty and administrators of the international schools of Caracas, Venezuela culminating in the CIC 40th Anniversary Reunion in 2012.Planned destination reunions around the United States.Currently collaborating on the production of a cumulative yearbook. A collection of pictures, bios and memories from graduates of Academia La Castellana, Colegio Americano and Colegio Internacional de Caracas from the 1960s to the 1980s.ALC CA CIC REUNITED! HALLACATHON 2015 or BUST in New York - December 2015November 2015ALC CA CIC REUNITED! HALLACATHON 2015 or BUST in ATLANTA - November 2015ALC CA CIC REUNITED! ALL Grads DC 2013, Honoring the Class of '73 - October 2013ALC CA CIC REUNITED! ALL Grads Houston 2012 ~ October 2012ALC CA CIC REUNITED! All Grads Las Vegas 2010 ~ October 2010ALC CA CIC REUNITED! All Grads Singer Island, FL ~ August 2008

Greater Atlanta Area

Tasks shifted from day to day and often hour to hour. I began my work day prepping for events in the Catering Department. During most event I was Grill Cook, Hot Line, Plate, in Garde Manger or Pastry and as Event Chef during banquets. During slow season I subbed in the Aquarium's Café as a Grill or Fry Cook serving more than 1,400 customers daily

Graduated with 3.0 GPAAIA Portfolio Show (3 Level) Reception, Team Leader - Spring 2011Tri Cities High School Vision 2011 Commencement Ceremony Banquet for 1,500 - Spring 2011 North Spring High School Café Noir Dinner Theater - Spring 2011AIA Vini Viti ALS Charity Wine Dinner – FOH Server Spring 2011AIA Best Teen Chef Competition-Chef Assistant - Spring 2011AIA Senior Practicum – FOH Server - Winter 2010AIA Staff Holiday Party, Appointed Team Leader by Department Chair(s) - Winter 2010AIA Gallery Reception - Fall 2010AIA SmartFun Workshops, Assistant Chef Instructor - Fall 2010Taste of Atlanta, Ambassador/Chef’s Assistant for West Egg Cafe - Fall 2010AIA Portfolio Show (3 Level) Reception, Appointed Team Leader by Department Chair(s) - Fall 2010ALC CA CIC REUNITED! Reunion Coordinator, Las Vegas, NV - Fall 2010AIA 2010 Alumni Reunion Reception, Appointed Team Leader by Department Chair(s) - Summer 2010AIA SmartFun Workshops, Assistant Chef Instructor - Summer 2010AIA Quarterly Food and Beverage Wine Tasting, Line Cook - Summer 2010AIA/NRAEF Solutions Summer Institutes, Prep Cook/Banquet Server - Summer 2010ALC CA CIC REUNITED! Reunion Coordinator - Summer 2008

Atlanta, Ga

I was fortunate enough to land an internship at the prestigious St. Regis Atlanta Hotel during busy season where i prepped daily mise en place and produced requisite menu items for Garde Manger, Banquets and the Pastry department, plate up and served as event chef.

·Self motivated event planner coordinating all aspects of the meeting and special occasion for private and corporate clients throughout the tri-state New York, New Jersey, Connecticut and Atlanta areas.·Provided site searches and inspections of facilities·On-site event consultation, catering, services and support·Consulting and networking with a wide variety of vendors and designers to develop event details considering client wishes and specification·Set up and maintained the registration and reception system for meetings and events to track attendance and/or housing, online registration or other on-site duties, as required·Planned and managed on-site logistics in order to stay within budget ·Hired and trained staff for events·Managing and planning multiple events

Bronx, New York

Provided on-site support at conferences as needed by handling registration as requiredCreated meeting materials. Maintained office supply of materials necessary for conferences and ordered specialty items, as neededResponsible for managing sponsorship programs, which entailed the overseeing of the conference registration process and supporting the management of conferences and symposium through logistical planning and contracting of events

Associate In Arts, Culinary Arts

Activities and Societies: AIA Portfolio Show-Spring 2011; Vini Viti ALS Charity Event-Spring 2011; Best Teen Chef Competition Chef.

Psychology

Liberal Arts and World Studies curriculum with an emphasis on Psychology and Languages.

High School Diploma, Culinary Arts/Chef Training

Cheerleader, Student Council

High School Diploma

Matriculated High School

Education record