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Sarah Music

Summary

Experienced Director of Catering with a track record of surpassing customer expectations and increasing sales revenue. Expertise in delivering exceptional food and banquet services while maintaining budgetary constraints. Strong skills in sales, relationship-building, leadership, and strategic decision-making.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Director of Catering

Meriwether Godsey
04.2021 - Current
  • Created and implemented catering policies, procedures, menus, and pricing structures.
  • Designed marketing strategies to promote catering services and maximize profits.
  • Supported account-based financial planning, budget analysis, and reporting to meet operational goals.
  • Facilitated recruitment, interviewing, and hiring processes to enhance team performance.
  • Developed catering event strategies aligned with financial, operational, and customer service objectives.
  • Served as resource for dining room operations, event execution, and staffing policies.
  • Enforced purchasing policies emphasizing local sourcing initiatives to support community engagement.
  • Fostered inclusive environment while strengthening client and customer relationships.

Assistant Store Director

J. Crew
10.2019 - 04.2020
  • Led development initiatives by integrating latest industry trends and practices.
  • Attracted and retained top talent through effective hiring and development strategies.
  • Engaged direct reports with ongoing support, coaching, and constructive feedback.
  • Maximized sales potential by coaching associates on sales floor and inventory management.
  • Analyzed business performance and communicated action plans to optimize operational results.

Department Manager

The Fresh Market & Whole Foods
01.2017 - 12.2019
  • Managed department inventory, pricing integrity, merchandising standards, and operational compliance.
  • Provided ongoing performance assessments and feedback through regular reviews and weekly evaluations.
  • Guided assistant managers and deli clerks in daily implementation of product production tools and standards.
  • Enforced sanitation protocols, ensuring timely temperature logs and equipment inspections.
  • Coordinated execution of all catering orders for the store to maximize service efficiency.
  • Collaborated with departments on upcoming orders to guarantee accuracy and completeness.
  • Maintained comprehensive knowledge of product availability across departments to drive sales.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction through proactive inventory management and service excellence.

Store Manager

Aeropostale & American Eagle
01.2008 - 12.2015

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration and Marketing

Wesley College
Dover, DE
12.2008

High School Diploma - General Studies

Southern High School
Harwood, MD
06.2004

Skills

  • Schedule management
  • Event planning
  • Relationship management
  • Catering management, planning and execution
  • Brand merchandising
  • Culinary expertise
  • Business analysis
  • Talent acquisition
  • Financial management

Certification

  • Servsafe Food Handler
  • Servsafe Allergen

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Director of Catering

Meriwether Godsey
04.2021 - Current

Assistant Store Director

J. Crew
10.2019 - 04.2020

Department Manager

The Fresh Market & Whole Foods
01.2017 - 12.2019

Store Manager

Aeropostale & American Eagle
01.2008 - 12.2015

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration and Marketing

Wesley College

High School Diploma - General Studies

Southern High School

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