Work History
Education
Event Brand Marketing Consultation
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Jodie Arrick

Columbus,Ohio

Work History

Hospitality Manager

Kegler, Brown, Hill & Ritter
Columbus, Ohio
  • Coordinated scheduling of meeting spaces for clients and team gatherings.
  • Maximized functionality of 13 rooms by managing availability for diverse gatherings.
  • Coordinated catering services for meetings and events.
  • Ensured seamless functionality by maintaining and structuring kitchen spaces.
  • Conducted cost comparisons to identify budget-friendly product options for workplace requirements.
  • Assumed front desk responsibilities during receptionist's time off.

Event Manager

Quest Conference Center
Columbus, Ohio
  • Coordinated tours and consistently boosted revenue with meeting space sales.
  • Enhanced profitability through effective implementation of up selling strategies.
  • Assisted clients in determining final details for events including food services, attendee numbers, media equipment needs and room setups.

Catering and Marketing Manager

Sushi Rock
Columbus, Ohio
  • Secured deals for private dining spaces, increasing revenue by $6,000 per month.
  • Contributed to creation of income-generating banquet menu options.
  • Prepared staff for leadership roles in banquets.
  • Designed hostess onboarding modules tailored for proficient use of Open Table system.

Catering and Restaurant Manager

SportService at Nationwide Arena
Columbus, Ohio
  • Partnered with Executive Chef to formulate cost-effective menu options for both catering and restaurant outlets.
  • Oversaw recruitment and onboarding processes for catering and restaurant teams.
  • Created successful catering events to include backstage concert catering, sales meetings and professional sports teams
  • Compiled comprehensive records of monthly bar inventories throughout the arena.
  • Gained proficiency in Micros, CaterEase and Guest Path software solutions.

Catering Sales Manager

Simply Nanette Catering
Dublin, Ohio
  • Boosted client retention through strategic cold and sales calls.
  • Secured 20 additional clients utilizing targeted internet research combined with effective sales calls.
  • Directed catering teams to ensure seamless operations across diverse events.

Catering Sales Manager

Sundial Restaurant at Westin Hotel
Atlanta, GA
  • Managed financial performance of $700,000 yearly catering business.
  • Managed response to client questions via telephone and electronic mail.
  • Produced comprehensive event documentation including proposals, banquet orders, contracts and invoices.

Event Coordinator

Wexford Plantation Country Club
Hilton Head Island, SC
  • Streamlined planning processes to oversee sixty-plus yearly events for the club.
  • Generated an additional $120,000 in event sales for weddings and catered functions.
  • Enhanced event visibility through strategic communication in newsletters.
  • Coordinated diverse events ranging from golf outings to wedding receptions.

Event/Brand Marketing and Consultation

Self Employed
Columbus, Ohio
  • Cleveland Cavaliers Fan Fest Pre-Season game at Schottenstein Center on THE Ohio State University campus
  • Columbus Marathon Expo at Columbus Convention Center
  • Hot Chocolate Run Expo at Columbus Convention Center
  • USA Men's World Cup Qualifier at Columbus Crew Mapfre Stadium
  • Arnold Classic Expo at Columbus Convention Center
  • Color Run for Kind Nutrition Bar
  • Field & Stream Grand Opening at Easton Town Center
  • Field & Stream Locked & Loaded event at Polaris Shopping Center
  • Field & Stream Fishing Season Kickoff event at Polaris Shopping Center
  • Wizard World Comic Con, assistant to the Director of Production & Events
  • Event Manager for ESPN's Heisman House tour at Ohio State University
  • Catering consultant for Zoup, Columbus' two downtown locations
  • Coldstone Creamery management and catering consultant
  • Sales and Sponsorship Manager for Family Circle Cup (Women's Tennis Association)

Education

Bachelor of Science - Leisure studies

Kent State University
Kent, OH
08.1992

Event Brand Marketing Consultation

  • Cleveland Cavaliers Fan Fest Pre-Season game at Schottenstein Center on THE Ohio State University campus
  • Columbus Marathon Expo at Columbus Convention Center
  • Hot Chocolate Run Expo at Columbus Convention Center
  • USA Men's World Cup Qualifier at Columbus Crew Mapfre Stadium
  • Arnold Classic Expo at Columbus Convention Center
  • Color Run for Kind Nutrition Bar
  • Field & Stream Grand Opening at Easton Town Center
  • Field & Stream Locked & Loaded event at Polaris Shopping Center
  • Field & Stream Fishing Season Kickoff event at Polaris Shopping Center
  • Wizard World Comic Con, assistant to the Director of Production & Events
  • Event Manager for ESPN's Heisman House tour at Ohio State University
  • Catering consultant for Zoup, Columbus' two downtown locations
  • Coldstone Creamery management and catering consultant
  • Sales and Sponsorship Manager for Family Circle Cup (Women's Tennis Association)

Timeline

Hospitality Manager

Kegler, Brown, Hill & Ritter

Event Manager

Quest Conference Center

Catering and Marketing Manager

Sushi Rock

Catering and Restaurant Manager

SportService at Nationwide Arena

Catering Sales Manager

Simply Nanette Catering

Catering Sales Manager

Sundial Restaurant at Westin Hotel

Event Coordinator

Wexford Plantation Country Club

Event/Brand Marketing and Consultation

Self Employed

Bachelor of Science - Leisure studies

Kent State University
Jodie Arrick