David T. Brdar
Pittsburgh
Summary
FOOD SERVICE AND HOSPITALITY PROFESSIONAL WITH A DEMONSTRATED RECORD OF EXCEEDING GOALS, IMPROVING UNDERPERFORMING FOOD AND BEVERAGE OPERATIONS, CUSTOMIZING AND DELIVERING TRAINING AS WELL AS INCREASING PROFIT, CUSTOMER AND ASSOCIATE SATISFACTION
Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level [Job Title] position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Corporate Director of Food and Beverage Training
Interstate Hotels & Resorts
Washington, DC
01.2002 - 01.2013
- Effectively developed, produced and facilitated training programs for every level of associates, illustrated core deliverables in company events and food safety implementation.
- Worldwide Operators of Hotels, Residences, Clubs, Restaurants and Catering Operations.
- Additional Responsibilities included:
- Coordinated and facilitated Food & Beverage training for openings of new hotels and reconception of outlets
- Oversaw and coordinated Eco-Sure food safety implementation and audit programs.
- Administered and tracked compliance of TIPS program.
- Functioned as liaison with sales/catering departments and operations by creating and facilitating Catering Sales Advantage and Seasoning the Catering Mix seminars.
- Coordinated and Consulted as meeting planner for corporate meetings and events.
- Created and hosted Food & Beverage Webinar series.
- Creative participant in Food & Beverage Advisory Council for the development of promotions for food and beverage outlets and catering.
- Provided on property operations assessment and customized service training.
Corporate Director of Training
Interstate Hotels & Resorts
Pittsburgh, PA
01.2000 - 01.2002
Corporate Food and Beverage Training Manager
Interstate Hotels & Resorts
Pittsburgh, PA
01.1996 - 01.2000
Corporate Task Force Manager
Interstate Hotels & Resorts
Pittsburgh, PA
01.1995 - 01.1996
Food and Beverage Director
Sheraton
Springfield, MA
01.1994 - 01.1995
Director Banquet Operations
Hilton
Meadowlands, NJ
01.1992 - 01.1994
Banquet Manager
Casa Marina Marriott
Key West, FL
01.1991 - 01.1992
Director of Restaurants and Senior Catering Sales Manager
Ft. Lauderdale Marriott North
Ft. Lauderdale, FL
01.1987 - 01.1991
Restaurant Manager
Lowell Hilton
Lowell, MA
01.1986 - 01.1987
Restaurant Manager
Casa Marina Marriott
Key West, FL
01.1983 - 01.1986
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA01-1982
Skills
- Operational oversight
- Ethics and integrity
- Workflow efficiency improvement
- Collaborative strategy
Accomplishments
Needs work
Timeline
Corporate Director of Food and Beverage Training
Interstate Hotels & Resorts
01.2002 - 01.2013
Corporate Director of Training
Interstate Hotels & Resorts
01.2000 - 01.2002
Corporate Food and Beverage Training Manager
Interstate Hotels & Resorts
01.1996 - 01.2000
Corporate Task Force Manager
Interstate Hotels & Resorts
01.1995 - 01.1996
Food and Beverage Director
Sheraton
01.1994 - 01.1995
Director Banquet Operations
Hilton
01.1992 - 01.1994
Banquet Manager
Casa Marina Marriott
01.1991 - 01.1992
Director of Restaurants and Senior Catering Sales Manager
Ft. Lauderdale Marriott North
01.1987 - 01.1991
Restaurant Manager
Lowell Hilton
01.1986 - 01.1987
Restaurant Manager
Casa Marina Marriott
01.1983 - 01.1986
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
University of Pittsburgh
SELECTED ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Streamsong Golf Resort and Spa, Streamsong FL~ Lancaster Marriott and Convention Center, Lancaster PA ~ Las Vegas Renaissance, Las Vegas NV ~ Praiad’el Rey Marriott Golf and Beach Resort, Obidos Portugal ~ Moscow Marriott Royal Aurora Hotel, Moscow Russia ~ Ilikai Renaissance, Honolulu HI ~ Crowne Plaza Charleston, Charleston SC ~ Crowne Plaza New Orleans Airport, New Orleans LA ~ Wyndham Riverfront Hotel, New Orleans LA ~ Huntington Hilton, Long Island NY ~ Sawgrass Marriott Resort and Spa, Ponte Vedra FL , Boca Raton Marriott, Boca Raton FL ~ Lowell Hilton, Lowell MA ~ Albany Marriott, Albany NY