Lauren Gavrin
Boston,MA
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Catering Sales Manager
Levy Restaurants
John B. Hynes Memorial Convention Center
01.2024 - Current
- Coordinated and successfully executed over 30 events in FY 2024
- Assisted Director of Catering with assigning shows as well as the interview process for potential sales team candidates.
- Mentored new managers to ensure policies and procedures were maintained
- Provided regular reports on sales and event outcomes to senior management.
- Built and maintained strong relationships with clients, understanding their needs, and providing excellent customer service.
Catering Sales Manager
Levy Restauraunts
John B. Hynes Memorial Convention Center
10.2021 - 12.2023
- Worked closely with the banquet department on operations and event execution. Provided overall direction and coordination with the ability to quickly evaluate and decide on a plan of action.
- Managed food and beverage orders for 29 shows in FY 23 with a total revenue of $3,078,596.
- Built client relationships over an 18 month period from pre-planning through execution and post event.
Sales and Event Coordinator
Lodo's Restaurant Group
Denver, CO
09.2016 - 12.2019
- Coordinated and successfully organized over 300 events per year for three high volume restaurants in the greater Denver area.
- Responded to inquiries, coordinated tours and facilitated bookings for all three venues ranging from 30-1200 guests.
- Directly supervised events and communicated with all managers regarding staffing, setup and timeline.
- Drafted contracts for all events using multiple event management programs, such as Gather and Tripleseat.
- Worked closely with the marketing, AV and culinary teams on logistics and any specific customer requests.
- Processed invoices and billed clients for all events.
- Consistently increased revenue each year.
Events & Marketing Assistant
Lodo's Restaurant Group
Denver, CO
10.2015 - 09.2016
- Assisted the event coordinator and marketing director in the planning and execution of all on and offsite events.
Accounting Assistant
Lodo's Restaurant Group
Denver, CO
10.2012 - 08.2016
- Processed and organized all invoices.
- Entered in daily sales for all three restaurant locations using QuickBooks.
- Assisted with payroll for over 150 employees using Paycom.
Manager
Lodo's Bar & Grill
Denver, CO
03.2010 - 09.2015
- Supervised a staff of over 100, including waitstaff, bartenders, security and culinary team members.
- Assisted in the hiring and training of all new staff members.
- Wrote and implemented new employee training program for all three locations.
- Provided all guests with exceptional service and a memorable experience in a fast paced environment.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English
University of Michigan
01-2007
Timeline
Senior Catering Sales Manager
Levy Restaurants
01.2024 - Current
Catering Sales Manager
Levy Restauraunts
10.2021 - 12.2023
Sales and Event Coordinator
Lodo's Restaurant Group
09.2016 - 12.2019
Events & Marketing Assistant
Lodo's Restaurant Group
10.2015 - 09.2016
Accounting Assistant
Lodo's Restaurant Group
10.2012 - 08.2016
Manager
Lodo's Bar & Grill
03.2010 - 09.2015
Bachelor of Arts - English
University of Michigan