Planned and executed high-profile weddings, conferences, and social events with up to 500 guests, resulting in positive client feedback and repeat business.
Managed banquet budgets and controlled costs, resulting in a decrease of expenses while maintaining high service standards.
Single handedly lead the department during the largest banquet revenue year in Resort history.
Implemented service standards instrumental in bringing the department from 46th place out of 50 properties when first becoming Director, to 1st place for the first quarter of 2024.
Manager of the 3rd Quarter for 2024.
V.P. of Operations
M.A. Alliance (Parent Company)/J.T. Catering
02.2021 - 08.2022
Helped oversee 8 venue sites and catering operations as Assistant to the COO.
Conducted monthly department projection reviews and oversaw an annual operating budget of 10+ million dollars.
Monitor compliance with all health & fire regulations regarding food preparation and service at all event facilities.
Responsible for creating and implementing a customized training program for banquet service staff.
District Manager
Flagship Restaurant Group
02.2010 - 01.2020
Opening General Manager for all three DFW locations, the largest location having a staff of 100+ employees and 7+ million dollars in annual revenue.
Lead monthly department P&L review while providing guidance on cost reduction, revenue increase, and improved guest satisfaction
Promoted to Area Manager responsible for all Food & Beverage service.
Responsible for continuous staff development throughout the district to ensure policies and procedures were followed to company standards.
General Manager of the Year in 2012 and 2016.
Catering & Banquet Manager
A Good Egg Dining Group
08.2008 - 01.2010
Scheduled use of facilities or catering services for events, and negotiated details of arrangements with clients.
Reviewed banquet contracts with departments to ensure thorough understanding and execution of upcoming events.
Monitored budgets, payroll records, and financial transactions to ensure expenditures were authorized and budgeted.
Education
Bachelor’s Degree -
University of Central Oklahoma
Oklahoma City, OK
05.2008
Skills
Event Management
Team Building
Strategic Planning
Guest Relations
Staff Development
P&L Management
System Implementation
Quality Assurance
Customer Satisfaction
Food & Beverage Operations
Timeline
Director of Banquets
Omni Mt. Washington Resort & Spa
09.2022 - Current
V.P. of Operations
M.A. Alliance (Parent Company)/J.T. Catering
02.2021 - 08.2022
District Manager
Flagship Restaurant Group
02.2010 - 01.2020
Catering & Banquet Manager
A Good Egg Dining Group
08.2008 - 01.2010
Bachelor’s Degree -
University of Central Oklahoma
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