Penne Scheimer
East Pittsburgh,PA
Summary
Hardworking and enthusiastic Catering Manager trained in every facet of successful work. Stays on top of current and expected demands, quickly realigning tasks to handle needs. Dedicated to first-rate communication and team success. Dedicated food service professional well-versed in food and beverage operations and guest services. Experienced in managing large-scale events or intimate gourmet dining and afternoon tea services. Successful at building relationships with customers to increase loyalty and repeat business.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Catering Staff Member
Spectrum Catering And Events
The Woodlands, Texas
01.2019 - Current
- Helped chefs prepare and present food to event guests with strong attention to detail and presentation expertise.
- Cleared dishes and glassware quickly following each course.
- Created catering menu based upon client specifications, event type, dietary needs and budget.
- Cleaned and organized kitchen stations to promote team efficiency.
- Adhered to company quality constraints and industry best practices for guest satisfaction.
- Observed federal and local kitchen safety regulations to prevent food borne illnesses.
- Presented food and beverages on buffet tables and drink stations in line with formality and specifications of each event.
Senior VP Special Events
LGC
Indianapolis , IN
10.2008 - 12.2018
- Resolved issues with service providers and inventory vendors to produce smooth events.
- Staffed events by maintaining roster of available personnel and reliable service providers.
- Supervised staff during events and maintained efficient performance.
- Arranged project timelines to avoid critical shortages in staff, resources or events spaces.
- Facilitated communication between internal events personnel and external vendors to quickly resolve any conflicts or concerns.
Owner/Operator
At Your Service Staffing
Pittsburgh, PA
09.1996 - 10.2008
- Performed statistical analyses to gather data for operational and forecast team needs.
- Developed sales presentations and promotion initiatives to key accounts to drive product sales and increase brand awareness.
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Introduced new methods, practices and systems to reduce turnaround time.
- Trained and developed team members to build human capital.
- Conducted target market research to discover customer needs and analyze competitor trends.
- Aligned branding initiatives and sales strategies with client goals.
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
Education
MBA - Marketing Sales
Robert Morris University
Coraopolis, PA05.2006
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Indiana, PA06.1974
Skills
Outstanding organization skills Able to manage events with very large numbers of attendees Most importantly, able to build successful teams
Timeline
Catering Staff Member
Spectrum Catering And Events
01.2019 - Current
Senior VP Special Events
LGC
10.2008 - 12.2018
Owner/Operator
At Your Service Staffing
09.1996 - 10.2008
MBA - Marketing Sales
Robert Morris University
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
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