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Monine Kolze

Portland

Summary

Dynamic Catering Manager with a proven track record at As Good As It Gets, adept at executing high-profile events and training staff. Skilled in event planning and strategic scheduling, I excel in optimizing team performance and ensuring compliance with food safety standards, delivering exceptional experiences for clients and guests alike. I value workplace harmony, direct and open communication, organization, and consistent follow through.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Catering Manager

As Good As It Gets/Cheryl’s on 12th
06.2017 - Current


• Managed onsite and offsite events including, but not limited to, corporate gatherings, fundraisers, and weddings consistently exceeding client expectations.


• From conception to execution, worked closely with clients building floor plans, designing menus, coordinating rentals, and formulating timelines.


• Executed seamless room-flips for high volume events, along with full service, plated dinners for up to 250 people and buffet dinners of over 700 people.


• Drafting crews of team members, preparing schedules, and assigning duties in addition to training new hires: servers, drivers, bartenders, and kitchen staff.

Principal Founder

Cornerstone Catering
03.2012 - 03.2016


• Developed strong partnerships with other vendors to allow for collaboration and opportunities for growth.


• Delivered exceptional customer service by addressing client concerns promptly and effectively resolving issues.


• Streamlined operations, implementing efficient workflow processes that cut down on project completion times.

Education

Bachelor Of Arts - Double Major Psychology And English

San Jose State University
San Jose, CA

Skills

  • Event planning proficiency
  • Operations management
  • Training and onboarding
  • Employee performance evaluation
  • Staff scheduling
  • Delegating assignments and tasks
  • Strategic planning
  • Liquor law compliance
  • Critical thinking

Timeline

Catering Manager

As Good As It Gets/Cheryl’s on 12th
06.2017 - Current

Principal Founder

Cornerstone Catering
03.2012 - 03.2016

Bachelor Of Arts - Double Major Psychology And English

San Jose State University