Karen Spires

• Organized catering services for corporate clients and private parties.
• Developed and implemented food and beverage menus for special events.
• Collaborated closely with chefs in creating unique dishes based on customer preferences.
• Maintained records of sales transactions and updated customer accounts as needed.
• I organized and sat in with clients on menu tastings for their event.
• Worked with clients on the fine details of their event, such as flowers and linens.
• Worked directly with the event planners, making all necessary changes to the contracts regarding all aspects of food and beverage choices, up until the execution of the events.
• I was hired into the position as a paid intern, and the company turned the position into a full-time salaried position with benefits.

Reason for leaving: My husband and I found out I was pregnant and wanted to move back to New England near extended family to raise our own family and I've been a stay at home mom to present date.

• Organized groups from 20 to 1,000 guests
• Planned business conferences, wedding receptions, reunions and dining.
• Booked outside services for all events.
• Worked closely with sales team and area lodging/businesses.