Jordan Brito
Houston,TX
Summary
Client-oriented Event Coordinator committed to making clients' dreams come true. Skilled in working with clients to plan unique events from start to finish while proactively managing risks and potential problems. Proven leader with success creating cohesive, goal-oriented teams.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Operations Assistant/Private Event Coordinator
Fig and Olive
Houston, TX
05.2021 - Current
- Assist Chefs and General Managers with invoice review, notifying the team of any errors or discrepancies.
- Overview of employee time cards at the Restaurant, assisting with missed punch list and alert management team on final approvals.
- Assist with all administrative work pertaining to the employee life cycle, which includes but is not limited to: onboarding paperwork, submission of Personnel Actions Forms and termination paperwork.
- Overall recruiting coordination by screening resumes and scheduling interviews for management team
- Review event inquiries and coordinate with management team on event details
- Creation of all BEOs related to events
- Update Employee Communication Boards with Support Center Communications, pre-shift notes, HR updates, and state/local and federal poster updates
- Assist management team with schedule entry in R365
- Post R365 announcements and updated on a daily basis
- Overview of reservation management systems assuring appropriate notes are entered such as: daily VIP information, celebration recap, guest specific notes/ accommodations
- Take notes of weekly manager meetings and send to Operations Leadership team
- Assist with reservations and support Guest Relations Manager as needed
- Led site walk-through and meetings prior to event to go over checklists and delegate assignments to staff.
- Organized event facility, food and beverage selections and audio-visual arrangements.
- Oversaw event logistics, venue scheduling and accommodations.
- Coordinated vendors, timelines and budgets for events.
- Tracked payments, balances and registrations for various events.
- Utilized internal databases to prepare and distribute guest lists, electronic invitations and registration processes.
Bar Manager
Player's Sports Lounge
Houston, TX
02.2022 - 09.2022
- Interviewed, hired and trained staff to improve customer retention and bolster sales.
- Monitored cash intake to reduce discrepancies.
- Complied with health codes, sanitation requirements and license regulations while streamlining productivity initiatives.
- Restocked beer and liquor regularly and after special events.
- Controlled labor costs by adjusting schedules and workflows to align with anticipated customer demands.
- Increased revenue by promoting additional products and assisting with beverage menu.
- Counseled and disciplined staff to address issues promptly and provide constructive feedback.
- Managed accounts payable, accounts receivable and payroll.
Private Event Specialist
Peli Peli South African Restaurant
Houston, TX
06.2019 - 11.2021
- Organized venues, budgets, guest lists, catering and event timelines.
- Enhanced effectiveness of events program through close monitoring of team performance, successes, weaknesses and trends.
- Adhered to optimal budgeting, project management, scheduling and reporting practices to provide consistent and successful event operations.
- Identified and evaluated problems with events to locate root causes of concerns and develop strategies for tackling, overcoming and leveraging obstacles.
- Attended and participated in industry events.
- Designed contracts, collected fees and booked venues for events.
- Organized corporate luncheons, dinners, conferences and special events.
- Assessed event success and identified improvement areas through client feedback.
Education
High School Diploma -
Copperas Cove High School
01.2010
Skills
- Event Calendar Management
- Special Events Planning
- Contract Negotiation
- Administrative Recordkeeping
- Inquiry Response
- Event Billing
- Client Relations
- Agenda Setting
Additional Information
- Willing to relocate: , Anywhere, ADDITIONAL INFORMATION , Authorized to work in the US for any employer. Willing to relocate: Anywhere, Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Military Service
Military Service
Branch: Air Force Reserves
Service Country: United States
Rank: Senior Airman, E-4
Enlistment: September 2015 to August 2021.
References
- Name: Magdiel Martinez
- Occupation: General Manager of Fig and Olive Houston
- Relationship: General Manager
- Phone Number: (713)409-9676
- Name: Roger Gil
- Occupation: Owner of Player's Sports Lounge
- Relationship: Owner and supervisor
- Phone Number (760)310-5686
Timeline
Bar Manager
Player's Sports Lounge
02.2022 - 09.2022
Operations Assistant/Private Event Coordinator
Fig and Olive
05.2021 - Current
Private Event Specialist
Peli Peli South African Restaurant
06.2019 - 11.2021
High School Diploma -
Copperas Cove High School
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