Justin Tavarez
North Providence,RI
Summary
Proven leader with a track record of enhancing operational efficiency by leveraging analytical thinking and strategic planning. Excel in operations management, communication, and staff training. Skilled in relationship building and effective team leadership demonstrated through successful client and team collaborations.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Banquet Manager
Omni Hotels & Resorts
Providence, RI
04.2023 - Current
- Accountable for delivering high-quality service while achieving financial and performance targets. Manages operations in alignment with approved plans and objectives. Contributes to budget development, expense management, inventory control, sales strategies, and both short and long-term business planning.
- Guided the banquet team to a survey metric top ranking of #1 in 2023, a remarkable rise from #33 in 2022, across all 50 Omni properties, driven by exceptional effort and commitment.
- Led a skilled union team in adhering to the CBA contract, while ensuring exceptional service, and maintaining strong client relationships.
- Managed weekly payroll operations for over 80 employees through Kronos systems, ensuring high efficiency.
- Leveraged Medallia Group survey data to measure client satisfaction and feedback, seeking opportunities to improve the client experience.
- Conducted monthly departmental meetings with banquet team concerning policies and procedures, as well as discuss upcoming events.
- Maintain effective and useful business relationships with preferred vendors, as appropriate.
Allocation Analyst
The TJX Companies, Inc.
Framingham, MA
06.2022 - 03.2023
- Analyzed sales reports to maximize business opportunities and fulfill weekly $4 to $20 million department shipping goals.
- Devised weekly allocation strategies equitably to 1000+ stores by prioritizing top-selling categories, vendors, and styles.
- Track and examine inventory levels on a regular basis, critiquing the product mix for brands, fashion, price, and quality, and developing recommendations with findings to improve performance.
- Collaborated and partnered with distribution centers to maintain product flow efficiency, providing assistance in moving over 500,000 goods during Q4 peak weeks.
- Weekly store visits to assess our departmental mix and find areas of opportunity, including competition shopping.
Security Supervisor
Securitas
Warwick, RI
03.2020 - 12.2021
- Managed security team's operations and on-call responsibilities at one of Rhode Island's three active field hospitals amid pandemic.
- Conducted thorough training on company standards and safety protocols for new security officers.
- Supervised up to seven officers per shift, conducting hourly patrols to ensure proper post assignments.
- Executed dispatch responsibilities while supervising entire facility via CCTV.
Event Coordinator/Captain
Kirkbrae Country Club
Lincoln, RI
05.2019 - 02.2020
- Key member of events team that focused in high-end events for businesses, organizations, and private bookings.
- Supervised banquet events and assisted the banquet manager in leading staff throughout event functions.
- Responsible for site preparation, breakdown, and guest service.
Education
Bachelors Degree - Sports, Events, Entertainment Management
Johnson & Wales University
Providence, RISkills
- Performance Management
- Analytical thinking/Strategic Planning
- Relationship building
- Business and operations management
- Cost control
- Team building/leadership
Timeline
Banquet Manager
Omni Hotels & Resorts
04.2023 - Current
Allocation Analyst
The TJX Companies, Inc.
06.2022 - 03.2023
Security Supervisor
Securitas
03.2020 - 12.2021
Event Coordinator/Captain
Kirkbrae Country Club
05.2019 - 02.2020
Bachelors Degree - Sports, Events, Entertainment Management
Johnson & Wales University
Work Availability
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