Carol Thomas
Cater
Delmar,DE
Summary
Experienced and passionate Caterer with over seven years of experience in the catering industry, serving clients throughout Maryland. Catering for private clients, corporations, nonprofits, and cultural institutions. Consistently delivered superior-quality client services when providing delicious meals, appetizers and beverages. Striving to provide every client with innovation, quality, and commitment to excellent service and to retain long-term, repeat customers. Recognized for original, innovative dishes. Adept in project planning and client engagement in development of creative and successful event presentations.
Overview
2
2
Certifications
5
5
years of post-secondary education
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Caterer
Creative Catering By Carol
Mardela Springs, MD
10.2014 - Current
- Set up and disassembled food service stations, equipment and furniture per contract specifications.
- Transported meal and beverage trays from kitchen and bar areas to serve guest tables.
- Replenished banquet stations and verified food temperatures and cleanliness of service areas.
- Collaborated with clients to plan event venues, menus and budgets.
- Created numerous appetizer, entrees and dessert options to enable creation of customized menus.
- Sourced food ingredients from local markets and food suppliers to acquire items needed for food preparation.
- Sourced and selected food and beverage suppliers for contracted events to maintain high standard of service.
- Catered for 2 to 500
Owner/Operator
Creative Catering By Carol
Salisbury, MD
10.2014 - 07.2021
- Responsible for planning unique and satisfying menus that meet and exceed client expectations.
- Established source food and introduce local dishes when possible.
- Address any additional needs or concerns of client, working to continually satisfy client.
- Managed internet contacts daily with increase sales by 5%.
Education
Associate of Science - Business Administration And Management
Wor Wic Community College
Salisbury, MD 05.2007 - 12.2011
Skills
Fine-dining expertise
Certification
TIPS Certification
Timeline
Caterer
Creative Catering By Carol
10.2014 - Current
Owner/Operator
Creative Catering By Carol
10.2014 - 07.2021
Associate of Science - Business Administration And Management
Wor Wic Community College
05.2007 - 12.2011
Wedding Wire Conference
TIPS Certification
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