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Devon DePhillips

Blue Bell,PA

Summary

Personable, energetic, and motivated Hospitality Professional with extensive experience in event planning, food & beverage operations, and hospitality management, as well as a background in HR and recruitment. A tech-savvy, collaborative problem solver skilled at maintaining positive client and vendor relationships, optimizing logistics, and ensuring seamless event execution.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Conference Services Manager - Westin Philadelphia

Hersha Hospitality Management LP
Philadelphia, PA
02.2024 - Current
  • Oversee full-cycle event planning for corporate meetings, receptions, and trade shows, managing contracts, F&B selections, room configurations, and guest accommodations to ensure seamless execution and maximize revenue.
  • Successfully planned and executed 24+ events across various industries, including pharmaceutical, legal, real estate, and government associations.
  • Led major multi-day events generating $100K+ in revenue, coordinating 25+ functions, receptions, and vendor services such as DJs, photographers, and florists. Currently managing three large-scale March events, totaling $324K in contracted revenue with $190K in food & beverage sales.
  • Achieved highest F&B upsell of $27,320, maximizing revenue opportunities.

Food and Beverage Supervisor - Le Meridien Hotel

Hersha Hospitality Management LP
Philadelphia, PA
03.2023 - 02.2024
  • Supervise a team of 15+ service staff and kitchen personnel, ensuring adherence to operational standards.
  • Oversee restaurant and six event spaces, resolving guest challenges and improving service quality.
  • Spearheaded the launch of hotel room service, increasing monthly revenue by $4,000.

HR Associate

Baker Tilly US, LLP.
Philadelphia, PA
02.2021 - 09.2022
  • Supported recruitment for 18 offices in four states, producing 750+ offer letters and managing 70+ school partnerships.
  • Administered PMS, LMS, ATS, and HRIS platforms, ensuring compliance and process efficiency.
  • Led a five-month system implementation project, optimizing learning and development operations.

Meeting Manager

WorkMerk Conshy
Conshohocken, PA
11.2018 - 03.2020
  • Orchestrated 200+ corporate meetings and events in a 15,000 sq. ft. conference center.
  • Negotiated contracts, managed logistics, and utilized Salesforce, TripleSeat, and CVENT for event execution.

Food & Beverage Supervisor

WorkMerk Conshy
Conshohocken, PA
06.2017 - 11.2018
  • Conducted weekly BEO meetings and optimized catering logistics by implementing kitchen production reports.
  • Developed SOPs for facility operations, catering procedures, and event logistics.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration

Johnson And Wales University
Providence, RI
12-2022

Skills

  • Microsoft 365, SharePoint, Zoom, Excel
  • CI/TY, Triplesat, Salesforce
  • TriNet, UKG
  • Bridge
  • Meeting & Event Planning
  • Vendor Relations
  • Logistics
  • Project Management

Timeline

Conference Services Manager - Westin Philadelphia

Hersha Hospitality Management LP
02.2024 - Current

Food and Beverage Supervisor - Le Meridien Hotel

Hersha Hospitality Management LP
03.2023 - 02.2024

HR Associate

Baker Tilly US, LLP.
02.2021 - 09.2022

Meeting Manager

WorkMerk Conshy
11.2018 - 03.2020

Food & Beverage Supervisor

WorkMerk Conshy
06.2017 - 11.2018

Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration

Johnson And Wales University

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