ALYSSIA ANDERSON
Richmond Hill,GA
Summary
Creative and self-directed event director with over ten years of experience in special events planning . Creating strategic alliances with organizational leaders to succeed in bringing clients dreams to life . Organized and ambitious planner with expertise in managing costs and budgets while establishing partnerships with vendors for optimal savings. Customer-oriented time manager and decisive leader.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Event Director
Salvation Army Kroc Community Center
Greenville , South Carolina
05.2023 - Current
- Elevated the guest experience with exceptional attention to detail, creating memorable events that exceeded client expectations.
- Streamlined event planning processes for enhanced efficiency and cost reduction through meticulous organization and vendor negotiation.
- Managed budgets effectively, optimizing resource allocation and minimizing financial risk while maintaining high-quality standards.
Senior Operations Manager
Larkins Catering & Events
Greenville , South Carolina
05.2022 - 05.2023
- Provided leadership for continual management and employee training initiatives.
- Managed employee-related issues encompassing labor, turnover and diversity.
- Oversaw staff and sub-contractor performance review assessments.
- Established positive and effective communication among unit staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications and missed deadlines.
Culinary Supervisor
South Carolina School Of The Deaf And Blind
Spartanburg , SC
09.2021 - 05.2022
- Cooked specific quantity of food items based on projection and menu items.
- Evaluated food for quality, quantity, and temperature to determine proper preparation and portioning.
- Maintained safety and cleanliness of culinary team and work area as directed by governing regulations.
- Established day's priorities and delegated tasks, taking into account daily events, business levels and forecasts.
Catering Manager
CSX
Jacksonville , FL
02.2020 - 09.2021
- Oversaw balancing of cash registers, reconciled transactions and deposited establishment's earnings to bank.
- Handled day-to-day processes of catering including scheduling, ordering food and planning events.
- Worked with chefs to plan menus according to client needs and budgets.
- Reduced health risks and safety hazards by preparing beverage products consistently while creating cleaning schedules, restocking items and sanitizing equipment .
- Provided friendly, courteous service to create memorable moments for guests
Event Coordinator
Crystal Ballroom
Saint Augustine , FL
07.2020 - 04.2021
- Schedule use of facilities or catering services for events such as banquets or receptions, and negotiate details of arrangements with clients.
- Coordinated florists, photographers, videographers, musicians, officiants and ceremony participants during rehearsals and pre-ceremony, ceremony and reception events.
- Managed administrative logistics of events planning, including contract signing, fee collection, event booking and event promotions.
Director of Catering
Vale Food Co
jacksonville , FL
01.2019 - 02.2020
- Discussed client's event needs to develop recommendations for room options and possible menus.
- Supervised catering staff to reinforce adherence to all organizational policies and safety regulations.
- Met with clients to outline desired goals and prepared quotes for overall catering costs.
- Responded to initial inquiries, coordinating facility tours and food sampling.
Catering Sales Manager
Taziki's Mediterranean Cafe
jacksonville , FL
01.2019 - 12.2021
- Maintained high standards of food quality by reviewing shipments, overseeing preparation and monitoring food safety.
- Secured new clients and accounts by analyzing and catering products to specific needs.
- Promoted catering packages with most profitable outcomes without sacrificing client desires.
- Handled day-to-day processes of catering including scheduling, ordering food and planning events.
Front of House Team Member
One Ocean Resort & Spa
Jacksonville , FL
12.2017 - 01.2019
- Delivered catered food and supplies to facility for on-time set-up.
- Served appetizers, delivered entrees and refilled beverages for banquet guests.
- Applied wine and spirit expertise toward recommending appropriate parings for chosen meals and personal tastes.
- Applied comprehensive knowledge of wine, cider and beer to increase daily beverage sales.
Education
Associate of Arts - Psychology
Florida State College At Jacksonville
Jacksonville, FL2016
Interior Design
Greenville Technical College
Greenville, SCSkills
- Vendor and contract negotiation
- Health, hotel and food service regulation
- Marketing and promotions
- Systems and software programs
- Staff supervision
- ServSafe Manager
Timeline
Event Director
Salvation Army Kroc Community Center
05.2023 - Current
Senior Operations Manager
Larkins Catering & Events
05.2022 - 05.2023
Culinary Supervisor
South Carolina School Of The Deaf And Blind
09.2021 - 05.2022
Event Coordinator
Crystal Ballroom
07.2020 - 04.2021
Catering Manager
CSX
02.2020 - 09.2021
Director of Catering
Vale Food Co
01.2019 - 02.2020
Catering Sales Manager
Taziki's Mediterranean Cafe
01.2019 - 12.2021
Front of House Team Member
One Ocean Resort & Spa
12.2017 - 01.2019
Associate of Arts - Psychology
Florida State College At Jacksonville
Interior Design
Greenville Technical College
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