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Attracta Creegan

Larchmont,NY

Summary

Hospitality leader with a background in corporate dining, executive events, and restaurant operations. Brings hands-on experience in staff development, vendor coordination, budget oversight, menu planning, and guest service, with a strong focus on smooth execution, team alignment, and customer satisfaction.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Corporate Dining Manager at Bank of America

Restaurant Associates
New York, NY
10.2023 - Current

Coordinated corporate events and executive gatherings, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives.

Plan, Coordinate, and execute corporate events, Client functions, leadership gatherings, meetings, and hospitality experiences, managing event logistics, including room layouts, catering, menu planning.

  • Managed logistics for conference rooms and meetings, optimizing space utilization and attendee experience.
  • On-site event leadership and problem resolution.
  • Partnered with leadership and cross functional teams to prioritize requests, communicate event details and ensure successful outcomes.
  • Led communications and employee engagement initiatives, fostering a collaborative workplace culture.
  • Office Management| Vendor & Budget Management

General Manager at Ruby & Bella's (Business Closed)

Restaurant Associates
New York, NY
01.2022 - 01.2023
  • Managed all front-of-house and back-of-house operations.Hired and developed staff, and ensured high standards for guest satisfaction and regulatory compliance.
  • Enforced health codes, labor laws, safety rules, and internal policies to maintain operational integrity.

Key skills

  • Event planning: Developed event packages and optimized menu marketing to maximize group dining revenue and venue utilization.
  • Financials: Managed operating budget, managed food and labor cost, tracked inventory, and drove profitability.
  • Balanced hands-on floor support with back-office administrative tasks to optimize operations.

Chief Executive / General Manager

M.J. Smith's food & spirits
New York, NY
01.2018 - 01.2022
  • Developed and implemented strategies to increase profitability, reduce costs, and maintain high customer satisfaction levels.
  • Oversaw daily operations of front-of-house and back-of-house teams, ensuring streamlined service delivery and operational efficiency.
  • Negotiated contracts with vendors, securing optimal terms while upholding quality standards.
  • Trained managers and team members on service procedures and workplace expectations.
  • Executed corporate events from concept to breakdown, delivering on-time results within budget and achieving high client satisfaction.

Consultancy - Event Planner

Annie Moore's
New York, NY
01.2017 - 01.2018
  • Recognized for accelerating annual revenue up to 30% with redesigning menu and pricing for party packages.
  • Steered operations by collaborating with kitchen staff to create daily specials and updating food & drinks menus seasonally, attracting existing and new customers while securing prominent corporate events through strong relationships with corporate staff.
  • Increased profitability by revamping restaurant layout, enhancing customer flow and overall dining experience.

Chief Executive / General Manager

Hudson Grille
Stamford, CT
01.2010 - 01.2017
  • Coordinated planning, tracking, analysis, quarterly/annual reporting, and revenue recognition through effective business management techniques, maintaining quality standards in American cuisine, event planning, and bar services while managing staff performance through scheduling, training, evaluation, and issue resolution.
  • Led a team of over 40 staff members to achieve revenue goals and enhance customer satisfaction.
  • Developed professional relationships and resolved conflicts to enhance team performance.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Hospitality

Athlone Regional Technical College
Co. Westmeath, Ireland

Skills

  • Corporate Event Management
  • Vendor management
  • Contract negotiation
  • Financials & Budgeting
  • Regulatory Compliance Management
  • Business development
  • Team leadership and training
  • Issue resolution
  • Customer satisfaction
  • Dining Experience Enhancement
  • Relationship management

Personal Information

Title: Director of Executive Events

Timeline

Corporate Dining Manager at Bank of America

Restaurant Associates
10.2023 - Current

General Manager at Ruby & Bella's (Business Closed)

Restaurant Associates
01.2022 - 01.2023

Chief Executive / General Manager

M.J. Smith's food & spirits
01.2018 - 01.2022

Consultancy - Event Planner

Annie Moore's
01.2017 - 01.2018

Chief Executive / General Manager

Hudson Grille
01.2010 - 01.2017

Bachelor of Arts - Hospitality

Athlone Regional Technical College
Attracta Creegan