Sharon Rodriguez
Ellendale,DE
Summary
Detail-oriented event coordinator experienced in planning and executing revenue-driven hospitality events. Fast learner with strong operational, budgeting, and guest experience management skills.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Event Coordinator
First State Brewing Company
Rehoboth Beach, DE
08.2025 - Current
- Plan and execute over 15 on-site events (beer dinners, pairings, specialty programming) by coordinating logistics, staffing, and day-of operations in a high-volume hospitality environment while partnering cross-functionally with culinary, operations, and marketing to drive attendance and guest engagement.
- Serve as location marketing liaison by maintaining promotional materials, capturing content, and updating menus and event calendars across platforms to ensure brand consistency and support product launches and promotions.
Assistant Taproom Manager
First State Brewing Company
Rehoboth Beach, DE
03.2025 - Current
- Serve as Manager-on-Duty overseeing 7–12 team members per shift, managing scheduling adjustments, cash handling, closing procedures, and high-volume floor operations while leading pre-shift meetings, training staff, and resolving guest concerns to drive sales and membership engagement.
- Act as operational bridge between taproom and events by coordinating staffing, setup, and execution for tastings, releases, and in-house programming, maintaining service standards and seamless operations during peak volume.
Assistant Supervisor
Peninsula Golf And Country Club
Millsboro, DE
05.2024 - 02.2025
- Support daily dining operations within a private, member-only country club by leading shifts of 10+ staff, opening/closing the facility, and maintaining high service standards for members and guests.
- Execute banquet functions and golf tournament service using BEOs and floor plans to coordinate setup, timing, and staff coverage while ensuring smooth service during high-volume events.
- Act as floor leader and member point-of-contact by training new staff, resolving service issues, and communicating with management and culinary teams to maintain club-level hospitality standards.
Lead Server/Bartender
Peninsula Golf And Country Club
Millsboro, DE
06.2023 - 05.2024
- Built and maintained strong relationships with club members by learning preferences, anticipating service needs, and serving as a primary point of contact during dining service, tournaments, and club events—contributing to high member satisfaction and repeat engagement.
- Led front-of-house service while resolving member requests and concerns in real time, coordinating with management and kitchen to deliver personalized experiences aligned with private club standards and long-term member retention.
Hostess/Server
Eggcellent LLC
Lewes, DE
05.2022 - 05.2023
- Adapted to a high-volume breakfast environment, quickly mastering POS systems, menu knowledge, and expedited service techniques while managing 5–8 tables during peak morning hours.
- Developed strong multitasking and time-management skills in a fast-paced setting, learning to anticipate guest needs, coordinate closely with kitchen staff, and maintain service quality under tight turnaround expectations.
Line Cook
DeFibos Italian Restaurant
Rehoboth Beach, DE
06.2019 - 09.2021
- Executed line cook responsibilities while also serving as expo, coordinating communication between front- and back-of-house to ensure accurate ticket timing, proper plate presentation, and efficient service flow during peak periods.
- Maintained organized stations and enforced quality control at the pass, verifying order accuracy and managing ticket pacing to support seamless kitchen operations and timely guest service.
Education
No Degree - Interior Design
Marymount University
Arlington, Virginia, VANo Degree - Management
Delaware Technical Community College
Georgetown, DE05.2027
Skills
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Event planning and execution
- Vendor coordination
- Client relations
- Staff Leadership
- BEO development
Certification
- ABC server training certification - Delaware - Expires May 2027
- Cicerone Beer Server - April 2025
- Currently acquiring Servsafe manager certification
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Event Coordinator
First State Brewing Company
08.2025 - Current
Assistant Taproom Manager
First State Brewing Company
03.2025 - Current
Assistant Supervisor
Peninsula Golf And Country Club
05.2024 - 02.2025
Lead Server/Bartender
Peninsula Golf And Country Club
06.2023 - 05.2024
Hostess/Server
Eggcellent LLC
05.2022 - 05.2023
Line Cook
DeFibos Italian Restaurant
06.2019 - 09.2021
No Degree - Interior Design
Marymount University
No Degree - Management
Delaware Technical Community College