Leah Portillo
Edgewood
Summary
Dynamic professional with extensive experience at Marriott Hotel as a Banquet Supervisor, excelling in event management and client communication. Proven ability to lead teams and enhance service delivery, ensuring seamless operations. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail drive successful outcomes in fast-paced environments.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Banquet Supervisor
Marriott Hotel
Albuquerque
03.2023 - Current
- Conducted pre-event briefings with staff to communicate event details and client expectations.
- Monitored event timelines, adjusting service as needed to align with schedule changes.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of banquet spaces before, during, and after events.
- Coordinated setup, execution, and breakdown of banquet events, ensuring seamless operations.
- Liaised with kitchen staff to ensure timely and accurate food service during events.
Owner Operator
Gurly Boutique
Edgewood
11.2020 - Current
- Maintained relationships with vendors and suppliers in order to secure favorable materials.
- Managed daily operations of the business, including sales, inventory, and accounting.
- Developed processes for streamlining invoice creation, payment collection, and customer service activities.
- Prepared invoices for customers, ensuring accuracy prior to shipment.
- Organized items in boxes according to size, weight, and type, to prepare for shipping.
Office Manager
Pool Pro LLC
Albuquerque
09.2018 - 10.2020
- Provided training to new hires on office policies and procedures.
- Tracked invoices and payments to ensure accuracy of accounts receivable and payable information.
- Coordinated meetings, conferences, travel arrangements and department activities.
- Ordered supplies and equipment to maintain adequate inventory levels.
- Supervised staff members, organized schedules and delegated tasks.
Legal Assistant
Armand Carian Law
06.2016 - 09.2018
- Performed basic bookkeeping duties including tracking payments received from clients.
- Scanned physical documents into electronic format for storage in a secure database system.
- Provided administrative support to attorneys by managing calendars; scheduling appointments; organizing files; preparing correspondence; filing court documents; and obtaining necessary signatures.
- Greeted clients upon arrival at office and provided assistance as needed.
Education
High School Diploma -
Albuquerque High
Albuquerque, NMSkills
- Staff supervision
- Client communication
- Food service management
- Inventory management
- Vendor relations
- Team collaboration
- Customer service
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Organizational skills
- Staff training
- Event management
- Train employees
- Interpersonal skills
- Self motivation
- Microsoft
- Teamwork
- Cross-training
Certification
- Food Handlers
- Alcohol Certification
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Banquet Supervisor
Marriott Hotel
03.2023 - Current
Owner Operator
Gurly Boutique
11.2020 - Current
Office Manager
Pool Pro LLC
09.2018 - 10.2020
Legal Assistant
Armand Carian Law
06.2016 - 09.2018
High School Diploma -
Albuquerque High
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