Germaine Ruede

A Hospitality expert in the industry. Diligent Sales Coordinator by cementing productive partnerships. Recognized for creative problem-solving skills and ability to identify opportunities to enhance profitability. Skilled relationship builder with exceptional communication abilities. Possesses a charismatic personality that motivates others and thrives in a team environment. Self-motivated, dedicated, and industrious individual known for dependability, punctuality, and consistently positive attitude. Enthusiastic about capitalizing on in-depth understanding of developing and turning around sliding sales to make positive impact.

• Catering Sales / Special Events Coordinator, Uncle Julio’s Corporation, 01/01/99, Present, Management and administration of catering operations for three markets: DFW, Washington DC, Atlanta., Facilitate daily operations of catering department and direct staff in absence of Director., Information analysis and reporting to accounting office., Quality control manager., Menu / Product Development for catering and corporate special events., Responsible for catering sales activities that resulted in 40% increased annual revenue.
• Guest Relations Manager, Uncle Julio’s Corporation, 01/01/99, Present, Management of all guest relations and customer service activities throughout the company., Responsible for guest relation analysis, customer satisfaction surveys, and troubleshooting., Facilitate report distribution to department heads / general managers and C.E.O., Manage corporate donations for community outreach.
• Corporate Restaurant Coordinator, Uncle Julio’s Corporation, 01/01/97, 01/01/99, Coordinated and executed daily repair and maintenance for eight restaurants., Managed corporate shipping services.
• Dallas Area Restaurant Office Manager, Uncle Julio’s Corporation, 01/01/95, 01/01/97, Responsible for managing human resource and payroll functions., Coordinated and implemented corporate policies and procedures., Managed inventory control.
• National Account Coordinator, Glazier Foods Corporation, 01/01/94, 01/01/95, Coordinated sales for national accounts., Managed food and supply distribution for national accounts.
• Sales Coordinator, Glazier Foods Corporation, 01/01/93, 01/01/94, Responsible for coordinating the sales departments local accounts.
• Head Wait / Trainer, Saltwater Grill Restaurant, 01/01/92, 01/01/93