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
09.2022 - 08.2024
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
10.2021 - 08.2024
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
03.2021 - 12.2021
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
09.1990 - 08.2021
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
01.2003 - 01.2020
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 BusinessWestchester, 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 YorkNew 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
09.2022 - 08.2024
Banquet and Catering Bartender
Toth Staffing
10.2021 - 08.2024
Private Chef
Shulman House
03.2021 - 12.2021
Senior Managing Partner
Salon Wayne, LLC
01.2003 - 01.2020
Event Coordinator, Prep and On-site Chef, Bartender
Cheers Butler Service
09.1990 - 08.2021
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