GARY EVERETT
Lexington,KY
Summary
Dedicated professional with a history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand. Dynamic event manager with proven success at Fazoli's Restaurants Corporate Center, excelling in project management and customer service. Expertly coordinated high-profile events, optimizing budgets and enhancing attendee experiences.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager - Office & Administrative Services /Event Manager
Fazoli's Restaurants Corporate
08.1995 - 09.2025
- Assisted in daily operations, learning workflow processes and safety protocols.
- Supported the team by managing schedules and coordinating tasks effectively.
- Developed and distributed event surveys to gather feedback and assess event success.
- Engaged in training sessions to enhance operational knowledge and skills.
- Maintained equipment cleanliness and organization for safety compliance.
- Maintained a professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
- Researched and identified new vendors and suppliers to obtain competitive pricing.
- Monitored and controlled event expenditures to meet budgets.
- Produced concept plans for high-profile corporate meetings and events.
- Evaluated existing plans, processes and events planning services to identify opportunities for improvement.
- Coordinated travel and accommodations for event attendees.
- Conducted post-event evaluations to gather insights, driving continuous improvement in event execution.
- Negotiated contracts with venues to secure favorable terms, optimizing event profitability and attendee experience.
- Coordinated with vendors to secure high-quality services, ensuring memorable event experiences.
- Managed event logistics from conception to completion, ensuring every detail contributed to event's success.
- Supported senior leadership by developing status reports on activities related to planning, scheduling, cancellation, inquiries, resourcing, risk mitigation, and proposal development for various events.
Education
- Business Administration And Management
American National University
Lexington, KYSkills
- Customer service
- Team leadership
- Time management
- Skilled in production software tools
- Master Classes - PowerPoint
- Verbal and written communication
- Staff management
- Documentation and reporting
- Operations management
- Project management
- Customer relationship management (CRM)
- Business administration
Timeline
Manager - Office & Administrative Services /Event Manager
Fazoli's Restaurants Corporate
08.1995 - 09.2025
- Business Administration And Management
American National University
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