Seeking a passionate full-time position in the Food & Beverage industry which offers new experiences, and professional challenges, that will allow me to utilize my interpersonal, excellent time management, and leadership skills.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
SPECIAL EVENTS & MARKETING MANAGER
Bob’s Steak & Chop House
09.2021 - Current
Oversees all event booking, event sales outreach, planning, coordinating event details, and assisting in final execution working directly with clients, vendors, and FOH & BOH teams
Coordinates all administrative event details with clients from inquiry to close including but not limited to negotiating, executing proposals, contracts, ensuring client payment in full, developing floor plans, rental orders, and post event follow-up
Manages all internal and external communications through digital presence, including but not limited to property website, third party channels, and social media while maintaining Bob’s brand integrity.
FOUNDER & MARKETING DIRECTOR
Catfish & Caviar Communications
01.2021 - Current
Directs client initiatives in developing food and beverage marketing and brand campaigns
Manages creation process for client presentations, including responses to RFPs, pitches, business reviews, and internal strategies
Facilitates digital assets and coordinates the development and distribution of marketing content and materials to achieve both short and long-term revenue objectives & ROI
Executes marketing plans with metric tracking on client-focused core programming.
GUEST RELATIONS COORDINATOR
Major Food Group
03.2019 - 11.2020
Managed reservation books for all 10 MFG restaurant concepts and coordinated high volume email, communications, and VIP requests and booking inquires
Supported Guest Relations department including but not limited to sending daily reports, acquiring itemized receipts, communicating inquiries to management and departmental executives.
Worked closely with guests, some VIP, or celebrity, with high degree of respect for privacy.
Compiled feedback to help management improve guest relations policies and prevent common conflicts.
SPECIAL EVENTS ASSISTANT
JK Food Group
10.2018 - 02.2020
Assisted with planning and execution of private events and buyouts for TORO restaurant
Supported Events Manager with communication between clients and staff, scheduling, and menu curation.
Greeted and monitored guests at events, remaining attentive to individual needs to gain continuous repeat support.
Liaised with event support personnel, outside vendors and suppliers.
CLIENT MARKETING ASSOCIATE
GLAMSQUAD
07.2017 - 07.2018
Conducted market research regarding consumer requirements, habits, and trends for busy tech startup
Coordinated all client communications, marketing events, sponsorships, and services for 5 national markets.
Identified appropriate marketing channels and target customers for campaigns.