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Hector Ponce

Oxnard,CA

Summary

Dynamic event operations leader with extensive experience at Ojai Valley Inn, recognized for enhancing operational efficiency and achieving a Forbes Five Star award. Skilled in staff scheduling and problem-solving, I foster strong team collaboration and deliver exceptional customer service, driving successful events and maintaining high standards in fast-paced environments.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Event Operations Supervisor

Ojai Valley Inn
02.2020 - Current
  • Maintained accurate inventory records for all event-related equipment, ensuring prompt reordering when necessary and reducing supply costs.
  • Evaluated post-event data to identify areas for improvement, implementing new strategies to enhance future operations success rates.
  • Proactively addressed client concerns or requests throughout the planning process, fostering trust and strengthening partnerships.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of event logistics, marketing campaigns, and sales initiatives.
  • Enhanced event quality by implementing effective operation strategies and streamlining processes.
  • Reduced event setup time by creating detailed schedules and task assignments for the operations team.
  • Oversaw event happenings in progress, answered guest questions, acted quickly to resolve problems and trained and supported team members and volunteers.
  • Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
  • Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.
  • Recruited, hired, and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization.
  • Observed each employee's individual strengths and initiated mentoring program to improve areas of weakness.
  • Reported issues to higher management with great detail.

Event Operations Server

Rosewood Miramar Beach
01.2019 - 11.2021
  • Greeted arriving guests and escorted each to assigned tables, took drink orders and answered questions about events
  • Prepared banquet room for next function by resetting room, cleaning surfaces and replenishing supplies
  • Walked through dining room during service to ensure guest satisfaction and advise servers and bussing staff of specific service needs
  • Communicated effectively with kitchen staff regarding customer allergies, dietary needs and other special requests
  • Explained menu options to guests, offered suggestions and took orders for food and beverages
  • Maintained table settings by removing courses, replacing utensils and refilling beverages promptly
  • Served plated dinners, buffet style dinners and tray passed food & Beverage
  • Assisted kitchen staff with food counts by determining number of items required for complete service
  • Checked with guests to get feedback on food served, resolve issues, bring additional items and refill beverages
  • Collaborated with kitchen staff to maintain efficiency in food delivery, adapting service based on customer requests and kitchen readiness
  • Addressed any concerns or complaints quickly to improve service and escalated more advanced issues to management for resolution

Food And Beverage Manager

Ojai Valley Inn
01.2017 - 07.2019
  • Effectively managed payroll and timekeeping, including completion of proper paperwork for new hires and terminations
  • Conducted timely performance evaluations for all staff
  • Oversaw personnel to maintain adequate staffing and minimize overtime
  • Led and directed team members on effective methods, operations and procedures
  • Correctly calculated inventory and ordered appropriate supplies
  • Carefully interviewed, selected, trained and supervised staff
  • Identified, investigated and corrected operational issues such as inventory waste or theft to keep business operating at optimal levels
  • Achieved and maintained Forbes Five star award 2 years

Food And Beverage Supervisor

Ojai Valley Inn
07.2013 - 05.2017
  • Carefully interviewed, selected, trained staff
  • Clearly & promptly communicated pertinent information to staff, such as large reservations or last minute menu changes
  • Correctly calculated inventory, ordered appropriate supplies
  • Recognized & formally acknowledged outstanding staff performance to boost company morale & productivity
  • Maintained safe working environment to reduce the risk of injury & accidents
  • Effectively managed payroll & timekeeping, including completion of proper paperwork for new hires & terminations

Room Service Coordinator

Ojai Valley Inn
04.2013 - 07.2013
  • Answered telephone calls and responded to inquiries.
  • Effectively managed a high-volume of inbound and outbound customer calls.
  • Gathered and verified all required customer information for tracking purposes.
  • Consistently provided friendly guest service and heartfelt hospitality.
  • Maintained high standards of customer service during high-volume, fast-paced operations.
  • Organized forms, made photocopies, filed records and prepared correspondence and reports.

Room Service Server

Ojai Valley Inn
05.2007 - 04.2013
  • Help to achieve and maintain the 5 diamond AAA award
  • Consistently provided professional, friendly and engaging service
  • Skillfully promoted items on beverage lists and restaurant specials
  • Followed all safety and sanitation policies when handling food and beverage to uphold proper health standards
  • Routinely supported other areas of the restaurant as requested, including answering telephones and completing financial transactions for other staff
  • Set dining tables according to type of event and service standards
  • Addressed diner complaints with kitchen staff and served replacement menu items promptly
  • Routinely cleaned work areas, glassware and silverware throughout each shift
  • Guided guests through menus while demonstrating thorough knowledge of the food, beverages and ingredients
  • Resolved guest complaints quickly and efficiently

Education

High School Diploma - undefined

Nordhoff High School
Ojai, CA
2007

Skills

  • Staff scheduling
  • Payroll management
  • Time management
  • Possitive attitude
  • Management and leadership experience
  • Responsible
  • Customer Service
  • Attention to detail
  • Good communication skills
  • Problem solving
  • Bilingual Spanish/English
  • Strong team player
  • Event operations

Timeline

Senior Event Operations Supervisor

Ojai Valley Inn
02.2020 - Current

Event Operations Server

Rosewood Miramar Beach
01.2019 - 11.2021

Food And Beverage Manager

Ojai Valley Inn
01.2017 - 07.2019

Food And Beverage Supervisor

Ojai Valley Inn
07.2013 - 05.2017

Room Service Coordinator

Ojai Valley Inn
04.2013 - 07.2013

Room Service Server

Ojai Valley Inn
05.2007 - 04.2013

High School Diploma - undefined

Nordhoff High School
Hector Ponce