Lead and direct the Convention Services department, overseeing its day-to-day functions.Supervise the Convention Services leadership team, conduct performance evaluations, set goals, and facilitate training and development.Collaborate with the Director and Chirman of Convention Services on budget preparation and equipment needs .Facilitate successful conference planning, interacting with clients to exceed their expectations.Work closely with the Event Planning team on diagram planning and maintain accurate meeting planners' information.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Banquet and Restaurant Manager
Agra Palace
Queens, NY
01.2022 - Current
Established a positive work environment by fostering open communication among team members and promoting teamwork.
Strengthened brand reputation within the community through active participation in local events, partnerships with like-minded organizations, catering services at charity functions.
Oversaw all aspects of staff scheduling to ensure adequate coverage during peak periods while minimizing labor costs through strategic workforce planning.
Maximized seating capacity in both banquet facilities and the restaurant area by designing efficient floor plans that accommodate various event sizes and formats while maintaining accessibility guidelines compliance.
Head of Operations
MGH Group ( Global Travel Distribution)
Nigeria
05.2012 - 03.2016
Collaborated with executive leadership on strategic planning initiatives to drive business growth.
Implemented data-driven decision-making processes, leveraging analytics to optimize operations.
Reduced operational costs through effective budget management and cost-saving strategies.
Streamlined operational processes by identifying inefficiencies and implementing best practices.
Manager of Operations
MGH Group ( MGH Restaurant)
Bangladesh-Dhaka
03.2007 - 04.2012
Education
Bachelor Degree In Business Administration - Accounting
Globe Language
Manhattan
01.2002
Skills
Operational Efficiency
Sanitation Standards
Food protection
Guest Relations
Employee Scheduling
Menu development
Social Media Promotion
Reservation Management
Vendor negotiation
Banquet Setup
Venue coordination
Team Management
Staff Leadership
Guest experience management
Corporate event management
Cost Control
Customer Service
Money Handling
Relationship Building
Scheduling Staff
Monitoring Food Preparation
Recruitment and hiring
Sales and Marketing
Certification
Food Protection license From NYC
Timeline
Banquet and Restaurant Manager
Agra Palace
01.2022 - Current
Head of Operations
MGH Group ( Global Travel Distribution)
05.2012 - 03.2016
Manager of Operations
MGH Group ( MGH Restaurant)
03.2007 - 04.2012
Bachelor Degree In Business Administration - Accounting
Front of House/Banquet and Restaurant Manager at Timber Greens Community AssociationFront of House/Banquet and Restaurant Manager at Timber Greens Community Association