To seek and maintain a position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Hi, I’m
Lisa DeVingo
Breckenridge,MI
Summary
Overview
34
years of professional experience
Work History
American Food Vendors dba American Fine Dining
Account Supervisor & Chef, Grab and GO Department
2022.09 - 2024.08 (1 year & 11 months)
Job overview
- Managed high-priority accounts with exceptional attention-to-detail and commitment to achieving desired outcomes
- Delivered timely reports on campaign performance, providing actionable insights for improvements
- Identified opportunities for upselling additional services to existing clients, increasing overall account value
- Partnered with account team director to drive long-term account planning, growth, and success
- Streamlined internal processes, reducing overhead costs and improving operational efficiency
- Facilitated training sessions for junior staff, elevating team's overall skill set and performance
- Prepared food products monitoring sell by dates
- Trained and coached sales team members on best practices for customer service and sales techniques.
- Supplied diverised overnight and weekend Grab and Go for 5,000 employees plus
Toth Staffing
Banquet and Catering Bartender
2021.10 - 2024.08 (2 years & 10 months)
Job overview
- Demonstrated versatility in bartending styles, adapting techniques to fit the theme of each unique event
- Increased event efficiency by maintaining a clean and organized bar area
- Maintained a professional appearance and demeanor while engaging with guests at diverse social functions
- Promoted a positive work environment by fostering teamwork among catering staff members during high-pressure situations
- Reduced waste through accurate portion control and proper garnish usage in drink preparation
- Ensured compliance with local health codes, keeping bar area sanitized consistently throughout the event duration
- Assisted in menu planning by offering input on popular cocktail trends and seasonal ingredients for signature drinks
- Safeguarded patrons' well-being by adhering to responsible alcohol service guidelines and identifying signs of intoxication
- Enhanced guest experience with expert knowledge of drink recipes and personalized recommendations
- Maintained impeccably clean, attractive and well-stocked bar area
- Verified drinking age requirements of customers by carefully reviewing photo identification
- Kept bar stocked with liquors, juices and garnishes for drinks
- Upheld strict regulations for safe alcohol service and food safety
- Prepared non-alcoholic beverage options for underage or non-drinking guests, accommodating all attendee preferences.
Shulman House
Private Chef
2021.03 - 2021.12 (9 months)
Job overview
- Worked closely with clients regarding their nutritional goals and implemented meal plans accordingly
- Maintained a clean and organized kitchen workspace, adhering to strict sanitation guidelines and safety protocols
- Implemented creative presentation techniques that added visual appeal to dishes while maintaining taste quality
- Managed all aspects of meal planning, grocery shopping, and budgeting to ensure timely service delivery
- Delivered excellent food quality and maximized customer satisfaction by preparing meals according to customer requests
- Adapted quickly to last-minute changes in menu requests or guest counts without sacrificing quality or presentation standards.
Cheers Butler Service
Event Coordinator, Prep and On-site Chef, Bartender
1990.09 - 2021.08 (30 years & 11 months)
Job overview
- Prepped and executed food off/on site for intimate dinners to large scale events
- Team leader for kitchen and floor staff
- Bartending - bar setup and break down
- Floor Captain for large scale events
- Waitressing for intimate and large scale parties
- Motivated staff through calm communication to achieve high end service in an organized, and professional manner
- Excellent communication skills with staff and client
- Assisted clients with event planning, pricing and execution, ensuring successful gatherings that left lasting impressions on attendees for intimate to large scale events
- Trained junior staff members in various aspects of butler service, enhancing their skills and improving overall team performance
- Coordinated schedules and timelines for events.
Salon Wayne, LLC
Senior Managing Partner
2003.01 - 2020.01 (17 years)
Job overview
- Managed day-to-day business operations
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals
- Hired, trained, and managed a high-performing team of 20 people dedicated to achieving company goals
- Established a positive workplace culture that fostered employee engagement and loyalty programs to grow financially through retention
- Achieved revenue growth of 10% yearly with strategic planning, cost control measures and chair profitability per stylist
- Successfully navigated challenging economic conditions by making informed decisions that protected the business's financial stability
- Expanded product offerings by researching market trends and identifying potential growth opportunities
- Led negotiations for major contracts, securing favorable terms that significantly reduced costs including insurances, retail suppliers products and equipment purchasing
- Ensured timely deliveries of supplies and products
- Elevated brand awareness with targeted marketing campaigns, leveraging social media and digital platforms
- Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently
- Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team
- Monitored daily cash discrepancies and inventory shrinkage
- Supervised creation of exciting merchandise displays to catch attention of store customers.
Education
The Berkely School of Business Westchester, NY
Associate of Applied Science Business Marketing And Management
05.1983
University Overview
- Dean's List
- Ranked in Top 10% of class
Gemological Institute of America-New York New York, NY
from Certification of Diamond Grading S
07.1986
University Overview
Skills
- Reliability
- Excellent Communication
- Organizational Skills
- Professionalism
- Self Motivation
- Problem-Solving
- Inventory understanding
- Quality Assurance
- Project Management
- Customer Retention
- Marketing
- Computer and Social Media
Communityandcharityinvolvement
Communityandcharityinvolvement
- SAAEC, Board Chair, 01/01/12, 12/31/13, Responsible for managing board direction and financials.
- SAAEC, Board member, 01/01/06, 12/31/11, Responsible for raising community awareness.
Timeline
Account Supervisor & Chef, Grab and GO Department
American Food Vendors dba American Fine Dining
2022.09 - 2024.08 (1 year & 11 months)
Banquet and Catering Bartender
Toth Staffing
2021.10 - 2024.08 (2 years & 10 months)
Private Chef
Shulman House
2021.03 - 2021.12 (9 months)
Senior Managing Partner
Salon Wayne, LLC
2003.01 - 2020.01 (17 years)
Event Coordinator, Prep and On-site Chef, Bartender
Cheers Butler Service
1990.09 - 2021.08 (30 years & 11 months)
The Berkely School of Business
Associate of Applied Science Business Marketing And Management
Gemological Institute of America-New York
from Certification of Diamond Grading S
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