Luba Voynova
Louisville,KY
Summary
Resourceful Catering and Events Manager known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Possess specialized skills in event planning, menu development, and vendor relations. Excel in communication, time management, and problem-solving, ensuring seamless event execution and superior client satisfaction.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Catering and Events Manager
Metz Culinary
Louisville, Kentucky
04.2025 - Current
- Coordinated event logistics for corporate and private functions.
- Managed vendor relationships to ensure quality service and supplies.
- Developed catering menus based on client preferences and dietary needs.
- Invoicing
Department Manager
Von Maur
Louisville, KY
07.2024 - 04.2025
- PNL and managing store ‘s sales goal
- Training new associates
- Inventory
- Client management
Key Holder
Signet - Zales Jewelry Store
Louisville, Kentucky
08.2023 - 11.2024
- Managing team and store in the absence of management
- Maximizing profits
- Train and empower team members
- Updating social media
Shop Manager
Oxfam
London
01.2019 - 01.2022
- Managing team of 30 volunteers
- Maximizing profits
- Train and empower volunteers
- Updating social media
Volunteer
Oxfam Intermon
Mancelona
01.2016 - 01.2019
- Working with a team of 8 volunteers
- Maximizing profits
- Train and empower volunteers
Operations Manager
The Little Italy Coffee Limited
Rhame, North Dakota
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Managing 4 café sites and a team of 20 people
- Creating menus
- Recording timesheets and PNL
- Marketing on social media
- Training new staff
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers
- Slashed food waste and payroll costs 30%, while ensuring the continuation and enhancements of service
Conference Manager
St Catherine's College, Oxford University
Oxford, RI
01.2007 - 01.2014
- Managing Conference events worth 2.5 million
- Secretary duties for the Master of the College
- Updating internal journal system for all college events
- Doing show rounds for potential clients
- Invoicing
- Creating prices structure for all types of events
- Updating monthly costings and charges for accounts
- Liaise closely with Heads of the departments
Assistant Manager
Carluccio's, Bicester Village
Alcester, South Dakota
01.2005 - 01.2007
- Managing up to 40 staff
- Weekly stocks take
- Weekly staff rota
- To assist the General Manager with administration
- Invoicing
- To ensure the unit runs smoothly by following the correct systems and procedures
- To ensure training systems are followed
- Upselling
Hotel Manager
The Dashwood Hotel
Alcester, South Dakota
06.2005 - 10.2005
- Managing 12 members of staff and reporting directly to the owners
- Overseeing the smooth day-to-day running of the hotel
- Ensuring that all standards were maintained throughout the property
- Training new staff
- Invoicing
- Running reception desk
Conference and Banqueting Manager
Holiday Inn, Peartree Roundabout
01.2004 - 01.2005
- Managing staff of 7
- Arranging weekly staff rotas and timetables, interviewing
- Running daily conference meetings, weddings and parties
The White Hart
01.2000 - 01.2004
- Company Overview: Self-employed owner of 15th Century Coaching Inn and Restaurant
- Self-employed owner of 15th Century Coaching Inn and Restaurant
Education
Computer Studies And English Language -
Kilburn College
London, England , United KingdomSkills
- Customer service
- Staff management
- Team leadership
- Team supervision
- Problem-solving
- Training and mentoring
- Task delegation
- Decision-making
- Customer engagement
- Retail management
- Goals and performance
- Flexible schedule
- Work planning and organization
- Coaching and mentoring
- Sales reporting
- Order processing
- Operations management
- Supply and inventory management
- Department leadership
- Retail
Accomplishments
- Achieved Result by completing Task with accuracy and efficiency.
Languages
2,5
Timeline
Catering and Events Manager
Metz Culinary
04.2025 - Current
Department Manager
Von Maur
07.2024 - 04.2025
Key Holder
Signet - Zales Jewelry Store
08.2023 - 11.2024
Shop Manager
Oxfam
01.2019 - 01.2022
Volunteer
Oxfam Intermon
01.2016 - 01.2019
Operations Manager
The Little Italy Coffee Limited
01.2014 - 01.2015
Conference Manager
St Catherine's College, Oxford University
01.2007 - 01.2014
Hotel Manager
The Dashwood Hotel
06.2005 - 10.2005
Assistant Manager
Carluccio's, Bicester Village
01.2005 - 01.2007
Conference and Banqueting Manager
Holiday Inn, Peartree Roundabout
01.2004 - 01.2005
The White Hart
01.2000 - 01.2004
Computer Studies And English Language -
Kilburn College