Rebecca D'Egidio
Fontana,CA.
Summary
Seasoned Catering Manager with over 25 years of experience possessing exemplary customer service skills. My goal is to further advance my career in a dynamic sales position. To procure new business, pull market share and develop relationships with new and existing accounts.
I strive to expand my knowledge in new areas and industries and am eager for new challenges in personal and professional growth.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Catering
Gourmet Gourmet Catering
01.2021 - Current
- Discussed client's event needs to develop recommendations for room options and possible menus.
- Met with clients to outline desired goals and prepared quotes for overall catering costs.
- Worked with chefs to plan menus according to client needs and budgets.
- Secured new clients and accounts by analyzing and catering products to specific needs.
Convention Services Manager
DoubleTree By Hilton Hotel Ontario Airport
11.2018 - 10.2020
- Conduct site visits, phone appointments, price negotiations and payment schedules
- Developed creative themes for events and created related activities to engage attendees.
- Participated in daily and weekly business and sales meetings
- Met and exceeded $7.5 million annual goal
Talent and Entertainment Manager
Dry Martini Orchestra
01.2006 - 11.2018
- Oversee and coordinate the planning, logistics and contracts of all events
- Create and nurture relations with agencies, talent and clients
- Handled all marketing and merchandising in both design and sales
- Worked closely with venues, management, talent and clientele across the country
Senior Catering Manager
DoubleTree By Hilton Hotel Ontario Airport
01.1998 - 12.2005
- Actively prospect qualified and contracted social catering business including weddings, quinceaneras, family and high school reunions, showers and social celebrations
- Conduct site visits and phone appointments, negotiate pricing and packages
- Coordinate pricing deposit/structure and payment schedule
- Developed unique events and special promotions to drive sales.
Education
Bachelor of Fine Arts -
University of Oklahoma
Norman, Oklahoma05.1990
Skills
- Delphi Proficient
- Event Planning Proficiency
- Food and Beverage Sales
- Revenue Growth
- Catering Management
- Guest Relations
- Customer Satisfaction
- Catering Menu Development
Timeline
Director of Catering
Gourmet Gourmet Catering
01.2021 - Current
Convention Services Manager
DoubleTree By Hilton Hotel Ontario Airport
11.2018 - 10.2020
Talent and Entertainment Manager
Dry Martini Orchestra
01.2006 - 11.2018
Senior Catering Manager
DoubleTree By Hilton Hotel Ontario Airport
01.1998 - 12.2005
Bachelor of Fine Arts -
University of Oklahoma
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