SHAWN BRENTS
Battle Ground
Summary
Dynamic professional with extensive experience in event coordination and staff management, notably at Makena Beach & Golf Resort. Proven track record in project management and client service, successfully executing over 56 weddings in a single season. Adept at fostering relationships and driving business development in fast-paced environments.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner
Maluaka Estate Services
01.2017 - 10.2024
- Managed daily operations of estate services ensuring high-quality customer satisfaction.
- Supervised staff to maintain efficient workflow and service delivery standards.
- Established relationships with vendors for reliable supply chain management.
- Oversaw project execution, phase progress, workmanship, and team performance to drive on-time completion of deliverables.
Banquet Captain
Makena Beach & Golf Resort
Maui
12.2015 - 07.2017
- Supervised banquet staff to ensure efficient event operations at luxury resort.
- Coordinated with clients to finalize event details and service requirements.
- Provided guidance and direction to banquet staff regarding setup, meal service, clean-up.
F&B/Banquet/Bar Manager
Discovery Land Co
Gozzer Ranch/Yellowstone Club & Makena
04.2012 - 07.2017
- Managed daily bar operations and staff scheduling.
- Managed bar staff, trained new hires, and implemented disciplinary procedures when necessary.
Bartender/Supervisor
Miacomet Golf Club
Nantucket
04.2008 - 10.2011
- Handled all aspects of restaurant responsibilities, such as inventory & purchasing.
Food & Beverage Manager
Venetian Golf & River Club
Venice
12.2007 - 04.2008
- Handled all aspects of running F&B for the club including inventory, scheduling, purchasing, budgets and the handling of all new hires and terminations.
Banquet Manager
Sabasco Harbor Resort
Phippsburg
03.2007 - 11.2007
- As banquet manager I ran 56 weddings in one season with responsibilities such as ordering, setting up, and maintaining all timelines for all events.
Lead
Centerplate (Spokane Convention Center)
11.2005 - 09.2006
- Was Lead for the set up & breakdown of all functions
- Lead a staff of up to 35 for functions with up to 3,000 guest
Skills
- Staff supervision
- Project management
- Event coordination
- Problem solving
- Business development
- Small business operations
- Client service
- Staff management
Timeline
Owner
Maluaka Estate Services
01.2017 - 10.2024
Banquet Captain
Makena Beach & Golf Resort
12.2015 - 07.2017
F&B/Banquet/Bar Manager
Discovery Land Co
04.2012 - 07.2017
Bartender/Supervisor
Miacomet Golf Club
04.2008 - 10.2011
Food & Beverage Manager
Venetian Golf & River Club
12.2007 - 04.2008
Banquet Manager
Sabasco Harbor Resort
03.2007 - 11.2007
Lead
Centerplate (Spokane Convention Center)
11.2005 - 09.2006