Joshua Stiles
Gulf Shores,AL
Summary
To obtain a position that will allow me to use my 20 years of experience in hotel and restaurant hospitality in new and challenging roles. I am confident that my strong leadership abilities as well as past and present management positions will benefit me as I work to further my career.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Banquet Director
The Lodge at Gulf State Park
07.2023 - 07.2024
- The lodge is a beach front property with 4 main ballrooms, as well as 7 additional conference meeting rooms. The banquet department of the hotel is also in charge of all off-site events, on the 2 boardwalks, as well as the state park. Being the Director, I oversaw all of these event challenges. Ensuring that our labor budget was within our metrics was also a top priority due to the fact that 80% of our staff was contracted labor. Having a great communication with the sales staff as well as the entire leadership team was a crucial part of the success of the banquet department.
Managing Partner
Raise Your Glass Event and Planning
07.2018 - 06.2022
- Co-owned local event company specializing in management, execution, and design of various events. We successfully ran events and weddings up to 600 guests. The company conquered private social and corporate events. In 18 months, we increased revenue by 40%.
Banquet Manager
The Chattanoogan Hotel
09.2020 - 05.2021
- Managed simultaneous meetings and events in over 20,000 sq. ft. of meeting space at The Chattanoogan Hotel.
Director of Banquet Operations
The Historic Read House Hotel
01.2018 - 01.2020
- I was responsible for 14,000 sq. ft. of event space and a direct assistance to our Food and Beverage Director. My responsibilities included ensuring food quality, correct presentation, and outstanding service. I balanced and managed financials for our department including uniforms, items need for events, reporting tips and managing payroll for my department. I developed our department, handpicked, and trained over 30 staff members to exceed management expectations. We held a number one rating on Trip Advisor during my entire employment at this property. Department was closed due to COVID 19.
Banquet Manager
Jon Fitch Events
01.2006 - 01.2018
- Managed catering events for up to 350 people including off-site events. Managed all event set-up, including audio and visual needs.
Education
High School Diploma -
Lakeview High School
Fort Oglethorpe, GA05.2006
Skills
- Creativity and innovation
- Event management
- Team management
- Corporate event management
- Banquet setup
- Excellent communication
- Team leadership
- Relationship building
- Conflict resolution
- Scheduling
- Strategic planning
Certification
- TIPS Certification 2016 – 2021
- CPR/AED Trained and Certified 2016
- Universal EPA Certification 2011
Timeline
Banquet Director
The Lodge at Gulf State Park
07.2023 - 07.2024
Banquet Manager
The Chattanoogan Hotel
09.2020 - 05.2021
Managing Partner
Raise Your Glass Event and Planning
07.2018 - 06.2022
Director of Banquet Operations
The Historic Read House Hotel
01.2018 - 01.2020
Banquet Manager
Jon Fitch Events
01.2006 - 01.2018
High School Diploma -
Lakeview High School
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