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Morgan Benton

Los Angeles,CA

Summary

Competent Event Designer and Sales Manager bringing more than eight years of food service and progressive leadership experience. Maintain budget controls and coverage needs to achieve business targets and provide high-quality service for patrons. Effectively manage personnel and business operations needs while maximizing customer service standards. Trained in preparing and handling food, organizing inventory and optimizing customer relations. Diplomatic in addressing customer concerns and resolving issues. Ambitious professional skilled in planning high-visibility events to drive organizational growth. Expertise in building relationships with vendors, clients and community members. Strong prioritization abilities with success in managing conflicting event needs. Organized Event Coordinator with several years of comprehensive experience overseeing and coordinating various events. Well-versed in booking venues and arranging speakers, negotiating terms, and conditions and hiring personnel to manage operations of events. Versatile and outgoing professional possessing strong networking abilities paired with in-depth knowledge of hospitality management procedures.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Event Designer

Roots Catering & Events Center
Denver, CO
12.2022 - Current
  • Managed and tracked event expenses to ensure adherence to budgetary constraints.
  • Provided technical support to staff and vendors throughout the duration of events.
  • Negotiated contracts with vendors to secure best prices on services required for successful completion of events.
  • Analyzed past events data in order to identify areas where improvements can be made in future projects.

Director of Food and Beverage

Hotel Teatro
Denver, CO
06.2020 - 11.2022
  • Monitored inventory levels of supplies needed for daily operations.
  • Ensured compliance with health codes and safety regulations in the kitchen and dining areas.
  • Assisted in developing wine lists featuring a variety of labels from different regions.
  • Reviewed profit and loss statements regularly to assess financial performance of the restaurant.

Restaurant General Manager

Crave Kitchen And Cocktails
Mount Pleasant, SC
06.2018 - 06.2020
  • Reviewed menu items on a regular basis to ensure quality standards were met.
  • Established cash control systems for register transactions.
  • Scheduled staff shifts and monitored labor costs.
  • Negotiated contracts with vendors for food supplies, beverages, equipment and other necessary items.
  • Managed relationships with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of products.
  • Performed administrative tasks such as payroll processing and accounts receivable management.

Assistant Restaurant General Manager

Sesame Burgers And Beer
Mount Pleasant, SC
05.2017 - 05.2019

Assistant Restaurant General Manager

Tides Tavern
Gig Harbor, WA
03.2015 - 03.2017

Education

Specialist in School Psychology - Cognitive Psychology

Arizona State University
04.2014

Skills

  • With working in a high volume restaurant during Covid-19, I worked with my staff and the public to open slow and steady to make sure everyone felt comfortable
  • Creativity
  • Directing
  • Multi-tasking
  • Public relations
  • Performance improvement
  • Food preparation and safety
  • Scheduling
  • Employee Training
  • Interpersonal communication
  • Customer service
  • Managing
  • Problem-solving
  • Verbal communication skills
  • Food plating and presentation
  • Marketing and advertising
  • Sales
  • Venue Selection
  • Contract negotiation expertise
  • Event products and services promotion
  • Budget Management
  • Social Media Promotion
  • Food service knowledge
  • Catering Coordination
  • Fundraising
  • Event Marketing

Timeline

Event Designer

Roots Catering & Events Center
12.2022 - Current

Director of Food and Beverage

Hotel Teatro
06.2020 - 11.2022

Restaurant General Manager

Crave Kitchen And Cocktails
06.2018 - 06.2020

Assistant Restaurant General Manager

Sesame Burgers And Beer
05.2017 - 05.2019

Assistant Restaurant General Manager

Tides Tavern
03.2015 - 03.2017

Specialist in School Psychology - Cognitive Psychology

Arizona State University
Morgan Benton