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Sarah Burns

San Francisco,CA

Summary

Accomplished Sales Manager offering over ten years of experience developing, and maximizing event sales. Diligent in building, and retaining accounts by providing support, and superior service. Recognized as a decisive leader, and excellent team player. Well qualified to work with diverse clientele, from individual to large corporate accounts. Expert in increasing productivity, and customer satisfaction while driving revenue, and sales.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Event Sales & Catering Manager

Block Party SF
2022.09 - Current

Responsible for sales, and managing all existing accounts for a restaurant group comprised of three distinct venues. Increase profit margins by effectively controlling budget, and overhead. Coordinate, and plan events tailored to each individual client's needs. Arrange, and manage all aspects of accounts from lead generation to event completion. Proficient with Tripleseat, Canva, OpenTable, and Apollo.io. Extensive experience with Toast, and Mailchimp. Receive, process, and track all deposits, and payments. Experience in marketing via email marketing platforms with proven, and trackable results. Work closely with the Culinary Department to build out all catering menus. Point of contact across in house, and all third party catering platforms. Gather client requirements, and work with the catering team in implementing their specifications.

Event Coordinator

The Metropolitan Club
2019.09 - 2022.08

Ensured all event and sales details on banquet orders were current, and accurate across all platforms. Served as liaison to clients, sales team, and event managers to provide effective communication, and coordination. Implemented contingency plans to address last minute changes, or unforeseen events. Secured all vendor requirements throughout the planning process, and day of coordination. Worked closely with clients creating detailed timelines, menus, floor plans, and budgets that exceeded all expectations.

Coordinator

The House Of Prime Rib
2013.09 - 2019.08

Coordinated, and managed numerous events that helped secure customer loyalties, and new business development. Trained staff members on new restaurant practices and procedures. Promoted a positive atmosphere, and went above and beyond to guarantee each customer received exceptional food and service.

Education

Bachelor of Arts -

San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA
05.2014

Skills

  • Strategic planning
  • Account management
  • Customer needs assessment
  • Proficient in event management software, and sales engagement platforms
  • Lead generation and development
  • Exceptional customer service
  • High sense of urgency
  • Complex problem resolution
  • Business operations

Affiliations

San Francisco Private Dining Association

SF Travel

Timeline

Event Sales & Catering Manager

Block Party SF
2022.09 - Current

Event Coordinator

The Metropolitan Club
2019.09 - 2022.08

Coordinator

The House Of Prime Rib
2013.09 - 2019.08

Bachelor of Arts -

San Francisco State University
Sarah Burns