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Laura Tockman

Chesterfield,MO

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Offering excellent communication and good judgment. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Catering Program Manager

Chesterfield Hockey Association
08.2023 - Current
  • Designed programs and catering packages to increase sales and customer experience at Maryville University Ice Center.
  • Set and enforced performance and service standards to keep consistent, high-quality environment devoted to customer satisfaction.
  • Managed administrative logistics of events planning, event booking, and event promotions.

Guest Service Associate

Live Nation, Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre - St. Louis
05.2023 - 09.2023
  • Greet guests to venue, assist with ticket scanning, answer guests questions about policies, seat location, venue information.
  • Assist with ticket verification and guest services throughout venue.
  • Report any maintenance, security, management issues to correct department.

Field Representative

Arthur Bertel & Associates
08.2010 - 01.2016

Represented multiple food manufactures in deli/bakery category in local grocery stores.

  • Conducted store calls to ensure product shelf placement, merchandising, section resets, and code date checks
  • Provided accurate and up-to-date training and product specifications, nutritional information, marketing materials, and other information
  • Established and maintained relationships and proactive communication with customers
  • Completed paperwork in full, on time and with high accuracy.

Veterinary Technician/Office Manager

Veterinary Care Center
08.1999 - 02.2005

Supported veterinarians to ensure quality veterinary care, advocated for pets, educated clients and oversaw practice procedures to maximize productivity and maintain positive patient flow.

  • Responsibilities included but not limited to observing and monitoring animal health, collecting samples, running laboratory tests, preparing animals for surgery
  • Obtained relevant health history and information from clients and maintained medical charts
  • Coordinated and oversaw all office administrative procedures

Catering Director

Dean & Deluca
05.1997 - 08.1999

Established successful catering and gifts program in new territory for Dean & Deluca

  • Designed exciting catering menus and packages for wide variety of clients, working with all in house departments
  • Orchestrated positive customer experiences by overseeing every component of event
  • Responsible for department standards and administrative procedures

Education

Associate of Arts - Hotel Restaurant Management

St. Louis Community College
Forest Park
05.2001

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Ottawa University
Kansas City, KS
05.1997

Skills

  • Team Player
  • Resourceful
  • Flexible
  • Passion
  • Creativity
  • Self-motivation
  • Savvy time management
  • Independent
  • Positive
  • Critical Thinker
  • Customer-oriented
  • Highly professional
  • Responsible
  • Well-organized
  • Excellent communication

Things I enjoy

Creating, Photography, Animals, Music, Hockey, Tennis, Hiking

Timeline

Catering Program Manager

Chesterfield Hockey Association
08.2023 - Current

Guest Service Associate

Live Nation, Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre - St. Louis
05.2023 - 09.2023

Field Representative

Arthur Bertel & Associates
08.2010 - 01.2016

Veterinary Technician/Office Manager

Veterinary Care Center
08.1999 - 02.2005

Catering Director

Dean & Deluca
05.1997 - 08.1999

Associate of Arts - Hotel Restaurant Management

St. Louis Community College

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Ottawa University
Laura Tockman