Meredith Oritt
Nashville,TN
Summary
Dynamic and enthusiastic Event and Catering Executive with 15+ years of experience coordinating a wide range of events, from multi-day corporate conferences to social gatherings, with meticulous attention to detail and exceptional project management skills. Proven ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders, manage budgets, and ensure seamless event operations. Key strengths include strong communication, problem-solving, and leaderships skills, resulting in memorable and impactful events that exceed client expectations. Extensive food + wine knowledge. Ahead of trend, passionate about elevating guest experiences.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
LOGISTICS MANAGER
EES Global Events
Nashville, TN
08.2023 - 11.2025
- Orchestrated the full-lifecycle execution of assigned programs for 6–12 corporate clients simultaneously, delivering high-touch service while meeting aggressive internal deadlines.
- Led on-site operations for multi-day events, managing F&B logistics (BEOs), stage design, and vendor teams to ensure a premium attendee experience.
- Developed 'minute-by-minute' timelines and technical Run of Shows (ROS) for large-scale, multi-day conferences, coordinating all vendors including venue, catering, stage production, rentals, A/V and talent for flawless live execution.
- Designed and managed high-end incentive travel programs for top-tier clients, overseeing global destination logistics, VIP experiences, and attendee travel coordination to drive employee engagement and retention.
- Created Service Agreements, Proposals, and Addendums, streamlining the bridge between sales and operational execution.
- Sourced and managed 50+ third-party vendors (Catering, Production, Transportation), negotiating contracts that increased profit while maintaining excellent service standards.
- Conducted comprehensive site visits and risk assessments to ensure venue suitability and safety compliance for high-occupancy corporate gatherings.
CATERING SALES MANAGER
Sodexo Live! At Music City Center
Nashville, TN
10.2022 - 06.2023
- Coordinated and successfully organized events ranging from 50 to 2,500 attendees, including planning and production of catered functions for a 2.1M sq ft facility.
- Partnered with pharmaceutical companies, non-profits, national associations, and meeting planners to successfully execute multi-day conferences, galas and trade shows.
- Orchestrated Food & Beverage operations and sales for various events ranging from coffee breaks to large-scale receptions for 3,500+ attendees, ensuring seamless coordination of menus and services.
- Oversaw and optimized budgets while meeting clients’ F&B minimum requirements, optimizing cost efficiency without compromising quality.
- Maintained accurate guest counts and continuously updated customized menus, facilitating effective communication with culinary teams through detailed and updated Banquet Event Orders (BEOs).
- Collaborated with over 75 culinary, operations, and banquet staff ensuring seamless event delivery.
HOSPITALITY CONSULTANT
LaBARatory by Scarlette
Los Angeles, CA
09.2019 - 03.2020
- Refined brand recognition through innovative marketing tools with engaging outreach endeavors, leading to 2 additional events per week and securing 3 annual galas with 400+ guest counts.
- Achieved 20% revenue increase over 3 months by crafting event strategies to improve overall profitability, such as revamping bar experiences and standard menu packages.
- Minimized waste by 29% through close collaboration on green initiatives with 25 mixologists and operations staff members.
- Engineered SOPs to preserve quality expectations, as well as standards for hiring and training.
CATERING BUSINESS PARTNER
Guckenheimer at Google
Los Angeles, CA
09.2018 - 09.2019
- Directed Google’s internal catering program for 8 national locations while instilling a culture of ingenuity and inclusivity by utilizing respectful and clear communication.
- Augmented customer satisfaction by 35% through the curation of quarterly high-profile events for the Google Food Team and industry-leading visionaries.
- Enhanced decision-making by assessing weekly, monthly, and quarterly catering sales results and data analytics for 8 locations using Google’s internal booking and reporting system.
- Supervised 50 + catering staff to ensure product and service quality and alignment with Google’s plant-forward menus.
- Developed a comprehensive yearly event business plan with measurable goals, closely monitoring results on a quarterly and yearly basis.
- Cultivated strong client relationships through regular communication, identifying opportunities to enhance value and exceed client expectations.
DIRECTOR OF EVENTS
Schaffer
Los Angeles, CA
08.2014 - 09.2018
- Managed a team of 6 staff members to coordinate social and corporate events ranging from 10 to 5000 guests, attaining $1M in repeat business and $4M in sales annually.
- Implemented ongoing event enhancements, including the revision of BEOs and strategic staffing adjustments, resulting in improved operational efficiency and cost optimization.
- Designed menus and liaised with over 30 private event planners and experiential marketing companies to create unique experiences and service needs.
- Maintained meticulous event documentation, including budgets contracts, and timelines, ensuring accurate records and facilitating seamless event replication and improvement in subsequent projects.
REGIONAL DIRECTOR OF CATERING
Wolfgang Puck Catering
Los Angeles, CA
11.2006 - 09.2018
- Worked on high-profile events generating $6M in revenue annually, such as The Oscars, Grammy Awards, and VMAs.
- Surpassed sales by 10% YOY, overseeing and mentoring 20 catering sales and operations professionals to deliver excellent guest service.
- Responsible for cultivating new clients, expanding into new markets and introducing innovative and creative sales strategies.
- Fostered strong relationships with vendors, negotiating contracts and securing cost-effective services, leading to significant savings and improved profitability.
- Worked with event designers and producers to create menus and food displays that incorporated the event theme.
- Developed and revised customized menus and proposals, tracked payments and oversaw event billing.
Education
Bachelor of Fine Arts -
Syracuse University
Syracuse, NYSkills
- Event logistics
- Budget management
- Client relationship management
- Catering operations
- Team leadership
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Effective communication
- Vendor relationship management
- Proficient in G-Suite, Word, Excel, Viper, Netsuite, Caterease, Canva, Social Tables
Websites
Timeline
LOGISTICS MANAGER
EES Global Events
08.2023 - 11.2025
CATERING SALES MANAGER
Sodexo Live! At Music City Center
10.2022 - 06.2023
HOSPITALITY CONSULTANT
LaBARatory by Scarlette
09.2019 - 03.2020
CATERING BUSINESS PARTNER
Guckenheimer at Google
09.2018 - 09.2019
DIRECTOR OF EVENTS
Schaffer
08.2014 - 09.2018
REGIONAL DIRECTOR OF CATERING
Wolfgang Puck Catering
11.2006 - 09.2018
Bachelor of Fine Arts -
Syracuse University