Sabrina Vedder
Utica
Summary
Highly efficient and customer-oriented Beverage Manager with 15 years of experience in Beverage and Hospitality environments. Adept communicator with team leading skills. Forward-thinking multi-tasker able to analyze situations and costs and successfully determine profitable outcomes. Engaged and customer-focused Catering Sales Manager with many years of creative and profitable success meeting clients' special event needs. Flexible and adaptable team player focused on proposing and selling catering services to diverse consumers. Dedicated to delivering memorable events resulting in profits, referrals, and new business.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Catering Sales Manager
Delta Marriott
Utica
09.2024 - Current
- Developed and implemented strategic sales plans to increase profits and maximize customer satisfaction.
- Analyzed customer feedback data to identify opportunities for improvement within the catering department.
- Attended industry conferences and trade shows in order to stay abreast of current trends within the hospitality industry.
- Established relationships with clients by providing superior customer service.
- Collaborated with chefs to develop creative menus that met client needs and budget requirements.
- Created catering menus for corporate events and weddings while maintaining a cost-effective approach.
- Maintained accurate records of sales activity utilizing CRM software systems.
- Prepared detailed proposals outlining menu options, costs, delivery times, payment terms.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors to ensure competitive pricing on food and beverages for catered events.
Beverage Manager
Turning Stone Enterprises
Verona
03.2023 - 09.2024
- Managed staff and entertainment schedule.
- Maintained accurate records of inventory and spreadsheets to ensure profit margins were within acceptable ranges.
- Collaborated with vendors to organize sales promotions.
- Maintained positive guest relations and ensured staff was courteous and accommodating.
- Designed and implemented daily operating procedures.
- Developed and implemented organization-wide rules and regulations as well as standard operating procedures for day-to-day.
Event Operations Manager
AREA15
Las Vegas
06.2020 - 03.2023
- Managed approximately 200 entertainment bartenders, servers and barbacks.
- Set-up, production & strike of special events & shows.
- Partnered closely with name-talent managers and agents, directors and technicians to effectively develop and deliver show quality service.
Food and Beverage Operations Manager
Tahiti Village
Las Vegas
10.2015 - 06.2020
- Managed the day-to-day operations of the bars and restaurants.
- Developed and trained on all menus and standards.
- Purchased all supplies and food products needed for the restaurants.
- Maintained all health and safety standards property wide.
Skills
- Cost Planning
- Beverage Training & Upselling
- Sales & Marketing
- Guest Services
- POS Training
- Event Planning
- Guest Relations Experience
- Server Management
- Operating Systems
- Microsoft Windows Server
Certification
- Bartender License
- TABC Certification
- Driver's License
Personal Information
- Willing To Relocate: Anywhere
- Authorized To Work: US for any employer
Timeline
Catering Sales Manager
Delta Marriott
09.2024 - Current
Beverage Manager
Turning Stone Enterprises
03.2023 - 09.2024
Event Operations Manager
AREA15
06.2020 - 03.2023
Food and Beverage Operations Manager
Tahiti Village
10.2015 - 06.2020