Elenore Starkey

• Served as representative of the venue to coordinate and execute events and weddings for clients with groups ranging from 25-300+ guests, with catering and bar revenue totaling $2.5+ million dollars per year
• Responsible for planning process 6+ months prior to the event, including: floor plan, catering menu, bar menu/specifications, vendor point of contact, day of timeline, and furniture and rental set up
• Ensured 100% guest satisfaction was met through correct set up, adhered timeline, full dinner service, and bar specifications

Backyard is a large sand volleyball establishment, and Tavern is a well known local music venue.

• Responsible for all content creation & post s to social media channels (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter) for 2 established restaurants with over 35,000 followers; worked with local artists/performers & alcohol reps/vendors to create programming & promotions to drive revenue
• Closing bartender at both establishments; responsible for money handling, guest relations, cocktail knowledge, and implementing proper procedures during shift
• Establishing positive relationships with both alcohol reps and guests alike in order to drive sales and create an inviting environment

• Led all event coordination for multiple 100+-seat event venue, averaging 150 events per year at $250,000+ in revenue; served as main point-of-contact for client for all aspects of event, including event conception, planning, menu creation, scheduling, contract creation & negotiation; responsible for guest satisfaction & all aspects of event execution
• Managed teams of 50+ restaurant personnel, including event staff, bartenders & floor managers; responsible for conflict resolution on shift; assisted with professional development
• Served as direct Human Resource contact for 3 high volume restaurants ; responsible for onboarding, employee compliance & disciplinary action; coordinated COVID-19 policies & procedures & acted as main point-of-contact for staff