Jovanie Edwards
Charleston,SC
Summary
To obtain a leadership position in your company which will fully utilize my creativity and training whilst enhancing my capabilities
Banquet professional known for high standards and keen focus on delivering results. Adept at planning and executing event setups, ensuring smooth operations and client satisfaction. Reliable team player with flexible approach to changing needs, proficient in time management and problem-solving.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Banquet Setup Supervisor
Kiawah Island Gulf Resort
Charleston, South Carolina
01.2013 - Current
- Reviewed and confirmed details in BEOs to facilitate proper arrangement of meeting spaces.
- Coordinated task distribution among setup team members to optimize workflow and productivity.
- Assisting with weekly scheduling and orders of meeting amenities /supplies
- Maintained accurate inventory records and conducted regular maintenance checks on event equipment to ensure operational readiness.
- Coordinated with meeting planners to design event setups that fulfilled their vision and maximized the efficiency of hotel meeting facilities.
- Supervised banquet setup operations and ensured adherence to event specifications.
Room Attendant
Stein Erikson Lodge Management Corporation
Park City, Utah
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Making beds, cleaning stoves washing dishes, cleaning bathrooms, vacuuming, cleaning out refrigerators and mopping the floors.
- Houseman: Pick up dirty linens from Housekeepers, delivering items requested by guest to their rooms, stock Housekeepers karts, etc.
- Laundry Attendant: Separate dirty linens, wash, dry, iron, fold and separate clean linen, etc.
- Winter
Chef
Piccadilly Bar and Restaurant
01.2012 - 01.2012
- Preparing various Starches, Meats and Salads
Chef
Gardens Bridal and Catering service
01.2010 - 01.2011
- Preparing various Starches, Meats, Salads and Vegetable dishes. Buffet and plated services, Designing backdrops, waiting.
Chef
Solid Base preparatory School
01.2010 - 01.2010
- Preparing various Starches, Meats and Salads for two hundred and fifty students daily.
Chef
Island Restaurant
01.2010 - 01.2010
- Preparing various Meats, Starches and Salads
Welder
Luther Welding and Installation service
Nassau, Bahamas
01.2007 - 01.2008
- Mig welding, Fabricating and installing grills, gates etc.
Welder
Gregory Welding, Installation and Repair service
Nassau, Bahamas
01.2007 - 01.2008
- Fabricating and repairing Auto Mobiles, Mig welding, Fabricating and installing Grills, Gates, etc
Welder
Jamaica Defense Force
Up Park Camp
01.2006 - 01.2006
- Fabricating and repairing Auto mobiles
Education
Associate of Science -
Lluidas Vale Training Centre
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Port more Heart Academy
Associate of Science - undefined
Runaway Bay Heart Hotel Institute
01.2012
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Phillippo Baptist S.T.C
01.2010
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McGrath High School
01.2005
Skills
- Sanitation standards
- Food presentation
- Staff scheduling
- Table setting
- Menu planning
- Floor plan execution
- Room layout design
- Food safety
- Team management
- Staff leadership
- Banquet setup
Certification
- Welding levels 1-2 NVQJ Certification
- Commercial food preparation levels 1-2 NVQJ Certifications
- Commercial food preparation level 3 NVQJ Certification
- Chef de Patisserie pending
- TPDco TEAM Jamaica certified
Interests
Listening to Music, Reading and socializing
Timeline
Room Attendant
Stein Erikson Lodge Management Corporation
01.2017 - 01.2019
Banquet Setup Supervisor
Kiawah Island Gulf Resort
01.2013 - Current
Chef
Piccadilly Bar and Restaurant
01.2012 - 01.2012
Chef
Gardens Bridal and Catering service
01.2010 - 01.2011
Chef
Solid Base preparatory School
01.2010 - 01.2010
Chef
Island Restaurant
01.2010 - 01.2010
Welder
Luther Welding and Installation service
01.2007 - 01.2008
Welder
Gregory Welding, Installation and Repair service
01.2007 - 01.2008
Welder
Jamaica Defense Force
01.2006 - 01.2006
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Port more Heart Academy
Associate of Science - undefined
Runaway Bay Heart Hotel Institute
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Phillippo Baptist S.T.C
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McGrath High School
Associate of Science -
Lluidas Vale Training Centre