Highly motivated, service-minded professional looking to leverage 20+ years of experience in the hospitality/food and beverage industry to seek and maintain a full time career as a food sales representative. Skilled at cultivating relationships and understanding clients needs. Enthusiastic about learning the food sales field inside and out. Recognized for work ethic and ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Hi, I’m
Erica Ferguson
Rockmart,GA
Summary
Overview
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Relish Catering & Events
Catering Staff (part Time)
06.2020 - 03.2023
Job overview
- Delivered catered food and supplies to facility for on-time set-up.
- Arranged linens and table settings according to seating plan and event theme.
- Presented food and beverages on buffet tables and drink stations in line with formality and specifications of each event.
- Maintained flexible work schedule including evenings, weekends and on-call to meet event needs.
- Provided friendly, courteous service to create memorable moments for guests.
- Served appetizers, delivered entrees and refilled beverages for banquet guests.
- Provided friendly, courteous service to create memorable moments for guests
Independent And Subcontracted
Catering and Special Event Coordinator
11.2013 - 07.2020
Job overview
- Organized and executed special events ranging from informal luncheons, formal weddings to corporate events with as many as 600+ guests
- Managed events and event staff, addressing potential problems that may arise
- Built relationships with clients which resulted in increased revenue
- Worked closely with chefs to create menus and budget plans
- Organized, delivered and setup event equipment
Timbo's Smokehouse
Catering and Food Truck Manager
08.2014 - 05.2019
Job overview
- Planned and implemented special events ranging from small luncheons to 600+ guests.
- Assisted food prep and assembly on line and served customers per day.
- Coordinated with catering staff to deliver food services for special events and functions.
- Motivated staff to perform at peak efficiency and quality.
- Trained food truck employees to follow established safety and hygiene standards.
Phoenix Air Group Inc.
Flight Attendant/In Flight Cook
01.2014 - 03.2019
Job overview
- Maintained a government security clearance
- Ensured passengers safety and comfort at all times
- Worked closely with VIP passengers to ensure all needs were met on traditional flights as well as medical flights
- Shopped in foreign countries and prepared all meals for passengers and crew, taking their culture and religion into consideration while using the freshest ingredients to prepare creative dishes with an elegant presentation
- Maintained a clean and organized aircraft
Owl Pine Farm
Owner/Operator
04.2009 - 11.2014
Job overview
- Owned and Operated a small scale (6 acre ) sustainable vegetable and fruit farm, specializing in heirloom and more obscure varieties
- Organized and executed a weekly CSA (Community Supported Agriculture)in multiple locations
- Marketed the farm and sold produce online as well as at farmers markets around the Atlanta area
- Wrote a weekly food blog with farm updates,vegetable descriptions and recipes
- Organized and managed a small farmers market (Harbin Strong Farmers Market) as well as a local community farmers market (The Rockmart Farmers Market)
Education
Jacksonville State UniversityJacksonville, AL
Bachelor of Science from Geography
University Overview
Skills
- Detail oriented
- Very adaptive to a changing work environment
- Proactive and well organized
- Experience working with a wide variety of cultures
- Customer Relations
- Product Promotion
- Persuasive Negotiations
Timeline
Catering Staff (part Time)
Relish Catering & Events
06.2020 - 03.2023
Catering and Food Truck Manager
Timbo's Smokehouse
08.2014 - 05.2019
Flight Attendant/In Flight Cook
Phoenix Air Group Inc.
01.2014 - 03.2019
Catering and Special Event Coordinator
Independent And Subcontracted
11.2013 - 07.2020
Owner/Operator
Owl Pine Farm
04.2009 - 11.2014
Jacksonville State University
Bachelor of Science from Geography
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