PATRICK J. WALDRON
San Diego
Summary
Hospitality management professional who is a motivated self-starter able to drive revenue growth in competitive markets. Exceptional interpersonal and organizational skills, able to work independently or as part of a team.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Restaurant / Events Manager
SONESTA HOTELS & RESORT
Wauwatosa, Wisconsin
01.2023 - 2025
- Hiring Food and Beverage Staff Bartenders, Servers , Events
- Beverage control; beer, wine and spirits cost control.
- Setting up all Events
Catering and Events Manager
LEVY RESTAURANTS
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
01.2017 - 01.2022
- Manager-on-Duty, issuing banks, authorizing transactions, handling guest inquiries, etc.
- Beverage control; beer, wine and spirits cost control.
- Hiring and training food and beverage servers, bartenders, all front-of-house.
- Provided promotions and beverage options for sporting/social events, concerts, and conventions at various venues.
Lead Bartender
THE HOTEL DEL CORONADO
San Diego, California
01.2013 - 01.2017
- In the beverage division, staffed social events attended by up to 2,000 guests.
- Concurrently in the summers of 2014 and 2015, worked events as a bartender at the San Diego Convention Center.
Outside Sales Consultant
SEARS HOME IMPROVEMENT
Los Angeles and San Diego, California
01.2004 - 01.2012
- Responsible for the in-home sales of windows, siding, entry doors, cabinets, heating and HVAC.
- Organized and led a sales team; coached and mentored in proper presentations and price quoting.
- Within one year of employment attained $1.2 million in direct sales, exceeding the sales goal.
- Awarded Sears Salesman of the Year, Los Angeles, 2007.
Lead Bartender
THE HILTON RESORT & SPA
San Diego, California
01.1999 - 01.2004
- Rotated between three beverage outlets; ensured exceptional guest service.
- Recruited, interviewed, hired and trained bartenders, hosts and servers.
- Advanced to the position of Lead; responsible for scheduling and product ordering.
Education
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Santa Ana, CaliforniaSkills
Guest relations
Team leadership and supervision
On-site execution
Schedule management
Guest management
Event marketing
Client meetings
Vendor relationship management
Expense control
Event evaluation
Event sales
Events planning trends
Event staff management
Client relations
Special events planning
Timeline
Restaurant / Events Manager
SONESTA HOTELS & RESORT
01.2023 - 2025
Catering and Events Manager
LEVY RESTAURANTS
01.2017 - 01.2022
Lead Bartender
THE HOTEL DEL CORONADO
01.2013 - 01.2017
Outside Sales Consultant
SEARS HOME IMPROVEMENT
01.2004 - 01.2012
Lead Bartender
THE HILTON RESORT & SPA
01.1999 - 01.2004