Cordell Minor
Aledo
Summary
Dynamic management professional with a proven track record of delivering exceptional customer satisfaction and high-quality event experiences. Expertise in organizational skills and a results-driven approach fosters collaboration and enhances team performance. Recognized for strong event management and strategic planning abilities, ensuring seamless execution of events while adapting to changing circumstances. Committed to maximizing efficiency and effectiveness in both independent and team settings.
Overview
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1
Certification
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Banquets
Omni Hotels & Resorts
Fort Worth, TX. Fort Worth Convention Center
04.2023 - Current
- Oversaw banquet operations, ensuring service execution aligned with event requirements and guest expectations.
- Aligned banquet event orders with sales, culinary, and operations teams to ensure seamless delivery.
- Led banquet staff scheduling and training, monitoring performance to sustain consistent service standards.
- Streamlined function setups by validating timelines and room configurations for accurate event execution.
- Coordinated labor planning and payroll controls to optimize staffing efficiency while strengthening cost discipline.
- Monitored inventory, equipment, and supplies to maintain readiness for high-volume events.
- Enhanced guest satisfaction by effectively managing banquet events and coordinating with various departments.
- Developed strong relationships with vendors, ensuring timely delivery of products and services while minimizing costs.
- Coordinated events and meetings covering 200,000+ sq ft of event space.
Assistant Director of Banquets
Omni Dallas Hotel
Dallas, TX
12.2018 - 12.2022
- Collaborated with Director, banquet captains, and housemen supervisors to enhance banquet displays and maintain room cleanliness.
- Responsible for staff and management with over 55 full-time staff and up to 100 person temporary staff; hiring, retention, and training Oversaw 17,000 square feet of meeting/event space; Held accountable for $10 million in banquet and catering revenues.
- Collaborate with Director, banquet captains and housemen supervisors to implement action plans such as enhancing banquet displays and room cleanliness. Complete payroll input for weekly banquet tip-out and reporting.
- Scheduled staff, including on-call and temporary workers, for banquet events using Hot Schedules program.
- Coordinated cross-department workflows between front office, housekeeping, and food and beverage teams.
Assistant Director of Banquets/ Outlets Manager
Omni Mandalay Hotel
Irving, TX
05.2014 - 12.2018
- Scheduled staff for banquet events, including on-call and temp workers, while monitoring overtime. Conducted training through monthly OST meetings and one-on-one reviews, supporting large hotel events and lobby activations.
- Collaborated with Director, banquet captains, and housemen supervisors to implement action plans for room cleanliness and improved banquet displays. Assisted in payroll input for weekly banquet tip-out and reporting.
- Managed food and beverage operations across all outlet departments, including Morsel’s Coffee Shop, In-Room Dining, Trevi’s Restaurant, M Bar, and seasonal pool operations.
- Monitored guest satisfaction concerns and resolved service issues promptly
Food and Beverage Manager
Omni Royal Crescent Hotel
New Orleans, LA
09.2013 - 05.2014
- Managed daily operations of Dress-It restaurant, In-Room Dining, and Gravier Bar, ensuring seamless service and scheduling staff for daily business and banquet events.
- Conducted daily stand-up meetings and monthly OST meetings, collaborated with kitchen supervisor to create and introduce a new menu.
- Ordered all food and beverage for the hotel utilizing vendors such as Sysco and Crescent Crown Spirits. Also, built relationships with new vendors for special products needed. Collaborated closely with sister property Omni Royal Orleans for large events
Education
Associate of Arts - Hospitality and Tourism
University of Phoenix
Baton Rouge, LA01-2011
Skills
- Event management software Seafood and beverage compliance
- Vendor negotiation
- Budget management
- Operational leadership
- Hospitality management
- Attention to detail
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Interpersonal communication
- Customer service
Certification
Serv-Safe Manager certified
Timeline
Director of Banquets
Omni Hotels & Resorts
04.2023 - Current
Assistant Director of Banquets
Omni Dallas Hotel
12.2018 - 12.2022
Assistant Director of Banquets/ Outlets Manager
Omni Mandalay Hotel
05.2014 - 12.2018
Food and Beverage Manager
Omni Royal Crescent Hotel
09.2013 - 05.2014
Associate of Arts - Hospitality and Tourism
University of Phoenix