Erin Gress
Chatham,NY5294
Summary
Highly organized and detail-oriented professional passionate about executing exceptional events that achieve established goals. Experience with planning, budgeting and coordinating wide variety of both small-scale and large-scale events. Strong communicator and negotiator able to foster relationships with key stakeholders and vendors.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner/Manager of Operations
Off The Rails Makers Market
12.2022 - Current
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Consulted with customers and vendors to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Direct recruitment of Vendors.
- Developed and implemented marketing strategies to generate new customers and increase sales and profit margins.
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
- Established foundational processes for business operations.
Owner
Comming Attractions
11.1999 - Current
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Trained and motivated Team Members to maximize performance of business functions.
Operations Manager
Hudson Brewing Company
03.2019 - 06.2022
- Supervised operations staff and kept employees compliant with company, state, and local laws, policies and procedures.
- Developed systems and procedures to improve operational quality and team efficiency.
- Managed inventory and supply chain operations to achieve timely and accurate delivery of goods and services..
- Introduced new methods, practices, and systems to reduce turnaround time.
- Trained new employees on proper protocols and customer service standards.
- Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.
- Developed, marketed, and managed successful Special Events program.
Office Manger
Yannis Restuarant
10.2013 - 06.2021
- Updated reports, processed invoices, managed accounts, and generated reports for company.
- Maintained compliance with Federal, State, and Local tax regulations and audit requirements.
- Prepare and process weekly payroll, along with monthly, quarterly, and annual payroll reports.
Education
Accounting And Business Management
Columbia-Greene Community College
Hudson, NYSkills
- Regulatory Compliance
- Labor Relations
- Business Management
- Relationship Building
- Customer Relations
- Special Events Planning
- Small Business Operations
- Social Media Promotion
- Catering Coordination
- Operations Oversight
- Vendor Sourcing
- Food Service Knowledge
Accomplishments
- Planned over 100 events in 2019- present.
- Silver Star Court 2004.
- Car Bonus Achier 2009
Timeline
Owner/Manager of Operations
Off The Rails Makers Market
12.2022 - Current
Operations Manager
Hudson Brewing Company
03.2019 - 06.2022
Office Manger
Yannis Restuarant
10.2013 - 06.2021
Owner
Comming Attractions
11.1999 - Current
Accounting And Business Management
Columbia-Greene Community College
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