Christopher Burns
Las Vegas,Nevada
Summary
Dynamic professional with extensive experience in education and event management, notably at CCSD and Mandalay Bay Resort. Proven expertise in curriculum design and classroom leadership, fostering a positive learning environment. Adept at team collaboration and performance assessment, driving successful outcomes through empathy and strategic planning.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
CCSD
09.2021 - Current
- Educate students using childhood development concepts, theories and practices.
- Create plan and plan prepare instructional activities to promote a positive environment.
- Keep and maintain accurate logs according to state regulations.
Branch Manager
Addus Home Care
Las Vegas, USA
05.2021 - 09.2021
- Company Overview: The managing and operating the private pay branch in Las Vegas, Nevada.
- Responsibilities include but are not limited to sales, business development, client services coordination and all HR responsibilities.
- The managing and operating the private pay branch in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Banquet Supervisor
Park MGM
Las Vegas, USA
01.2019 - 05.2021
- Work directly with Banquet Managers on staffing ratios, room layouts, menu implementation and operation of events.
- Closely work with the Catering Manager regarding service of events.
- Review Banquet Event Order and understand the event as planned by the client and catering manager; create diagrams for events.
- Prepare back of house strike sheets for events requiring equipment for service and prepare server assignments for each event.
- Communicate with support departments to finalize details relating to food, beverage, equipment, power and room set up for all responsible events.
- Oversee the Banquet service staff and ensure they are following department, property and corporate policies and procedures.
- Manage Human Resource responsibilities for specifically assigned areas; create and maintain a work environment that promotes client service, teamwork, performance feedback, individual recognition, mutual respect, and employee satisfaction.
- Ensure quality hiring, training, and succession planning processes that encompass the company’s diversity commitment.
- Performs all other job related duties as requested.
Convention Setup Manager
Mirage Resorts
Las Vegas, USA
01.2015 - 01.2019
- Inspects each function room prior to the event to ensure that both the client's needs are fulfilled and the hotel standards are met.
- Ensures Assistant Managers are aware of all incoming and current groups.
- Responsible for initiating and maintaining contact with each meeting planner (in-house) to ensure that all last-minute requests and changes are provided.
- Creates and reviews daily worksheet and assigns specific duties to each banquet Houseperson.
- Inspects each function room prior to, and during breaks to insure that all requirements reflected on the daily worksheets are met.
- Specific hotel standards must also be fulfilled.
- Meets daily with Banquets MOD and Events Concierge after he/she had met with OSC and gone over daily events, times and set ups and apply any changes to Set Up Worksheet as needed.
- Communicates changes to appropriate departments.
- Meets daily with Banquet MOD and new floor supervisor for shift turnover.
- In coordination with the Banquet Manager, initiates appropriate disciplinary action for housemen who have committed infractions of the Rules of Conduct as stated in the Omni Hotels Associate Handbook.
- Uses appropriate forms for reporting disciplinary measures with the assistance of department director and ASC.
Banquet Setup Assistant Manager
Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino
Las Vegas, USA
01.2006 - 01.2015
- Coordinates the set-up and breakdown of all conventions in the convention area.
- Informs employees of policies contained in the management policy manual and ensures compliance.
Education
M.D. - Masters Curriculum and Instruction
UNLV
Las Vegas, NV01.2023
B.S. HCA - Health Care Administration
UNLV
Las Vegas, Nevada01.2015
Skills
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Curriculum design
- Classroom leadership
- Child development principles
- Assessment strategies
- Instructional management
- Performance assessment
- Team collaboration
- Empathy and patience
- Social-emotional learning
Additional Education
01/01/19, 12/31/23, Masters Curriculum and Instruction
Internship
01/01/14, 12/31/15, Horizon Health and Rehabilitation Center, Assist with enforcing policies, procedures and revising new policies to make sure the center is in full compliance with laws and regulations., Provide suggestions, recommendations related to operations, HR processes and special projects., Conduct meetings with staff., Shadow multiple employees, work with them on a variety of projects., Research and analyze data and processes for administrative purposes.
Affiliations
- Gym hiking traveling
Timeline
Teacher
CCSD
09.2021 - Current
Branch Manager
Addus Home Care
05.2021 - 09.2021
Banquet Supervisor
Park MGM
01.2019 - 05.2021
Convention Setup Manager
Mirage Resorts
01.2015 - 01.2019
Banquet Setup Assistant Manager
Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino
01.2006 - 01.2015
M.D. - Masters Curriculum and Instruction
UNLV
B.S. HCA - Health Care Administration
UNLV