Shannon Allen
Lakeland,FL
Summary
Long time Polk resident with strong relationships and connections with the local community adept at forging lucrative relationships with key partners, vendors, entertainers, and clients.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
Work History
General Manager/General Manager of Operations/Events Manager
The Poor Porker
Lakeland, Florida
10.2018 - 03.2022
- Planned and prepared work schedules for multiple employees to assign employees to specific duties.
- Evaluated department conditions and operations to determine strengths and areas for improvement.
- Engaged team members and improved performance by delivering daily updates and conducting regular meetings to obtain feedback and convey new policies.
- Built and strengthened area partnerships to reap benefits such as new revenue channels and enhanced public awareness.
- Created innovative marketing and advertising campaigns to promote restaurant promotional offers and increase brand awareness.
- Applied performance data to evaluate and improve operations, target current business conditions and forecast needs.
- Enhanced employee management by developing schedules, tracking time and administering payroll.
- Coordinated schedules and timelines for events.
- Managed administrative logistics of events planning, event booking and event promotions.
- Managed event logistics and operations.
- Performed event coordination for larger parties and gatherings.
- Selected and ordered décor and event materials.
- Completed talent acquisition and management for numerous events + internal and external placements.
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
Outside Sales Representative
Dobbins Co.
Lakeland, Florida
09.2016 - 10.2018
- Visited customer locations to evaluate requirements, demonstrate product offerings and propose strategic solutions for diverse needs.
- Followed up with customers after completed sales to assess satisfaction and resolve technical or service concerns.
Executive Assistant to the Chief Financial Officer
Pandera Systems
Orlando, FL
04.2011 - 08.2016
- Processed travel expenses and reimbursements for executive team and senior management group.
- Researched, proposed and implemented vendor agreements to decrease costs and improve services.
- Handled logistics, catering, agendas and travel arrangements for meeting and event planning for board of directors, president and executive vice president.
- Coordinated events and worked on ad hoc projects
Skills
- Records Organization and Management
- Focus and Follow-Through
- Decision Making
- Human Resources Oversight
- Calendar Management
- Customer Relations
- Multitasking and Prioritization
- Event Publicity
- Talent scouting
Certification
Licensed Minister - Christian based
State of Florida Notary
Food Safety Certified
Alcohol Safety Certified
Timeline
General Manager/General Manager of Operations/Events Manager
The Poor Porker
10.2018 - 03.2022
Outside Sales Representative
Dobbins Co.
09.2016 - 10.2018
Executive Assistant to the Chief Financial Officer
Pandera Systems
04.2011 - 08.2016
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