Steven Fokas
Bethlehem,Pennsylvania
Summary
With about a decades worth of Corporate Management experience, I am a natural leader with a proven track record of making high level creative decisions for some world renowned companies. To add to all of those personal skills, I also hold wide range of skills in web and data engineering that are only enhanced when coupled with my ability for finding creative and intuitive solutions for all client needs.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Producer/Sound Engineer/Artist
Freelance
09.2012 - Current
- I have worked on countless projects over the years in many different genres. Some of these projects have seen the likes of the Billboard Top 100 charts and others have seen global success.
- I've made countless creative decisions and have found unique ways to create which have led me to continue to stumble across opportunities.
- My global success as an artist over the last 2 years has been most in part due to my communication skills which always allow me to create things that can translate to all walks of life.
Data Analytics Implementation Specialist
BrainDo
12.2021 - 03.2023
- Wrote JavaScript and JSON functions to help automate organization of data into Excel and Google spreadsheets.
- Wrote custom, easy to re-use documentation for various clients.
- Wrote and implemented custom JavaScript functions via Google Tag Manager to pull and send web data to various data software such as Google Analytics and Adobe Analytics.
- Configured, installed and handled troubleshooting tasks for variety of different applications.
- Delivered exceptionally high level of professionalism and support to each client, upholding company's commitment to service.
- Explained complex, technology-related issues in basic, understandable terms to clients.
- Suggested solutions to developing problems during project so that correct modifications could be made.
- Documented specialized data and requirements to address business demands.
Senior Purchasing Manager
Marriott Downtown Philadelphia
12.2018 - 09.2021
- I analyzed all of our financial and sales reports to make decisions on the all purchases and projects in the hotel.
- I set up large distribution deals for the hotel from various distributors and producers for all products and services in the hotel as well as some larger projects.
- I am also responsible for assuring we have a well balanced P&L statement.
- I currently maintain a Food cost of about 15-17%.
- I also spend a lot of time researching the market for new and innovative products to bring into the hotel to help drive sales.
- Being a huge convention hotel (biggest in the state at 1500 rooms and 50 event spaces) a lot of my time is spent assuring that we have all the necessary product in the building for all our outlets as well as all of the events going on daily.
- Sourced vendors, built relationships and negotiated prices.
- Coordinated paperwork, updated spreadsheets and maintained permanent records.
- Organized receipts, purchases and documentation of finished goods, packaging, materials and ingredients.
- Used various software to authorize and monitor purchase orders and consumables.
- Solved diverse supply chain problems involving numerous sources, logistics and scheduling factors.
Purchasing Manager
1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge
12.2016 - 05.2018
- I was part of the small team that opened the hotel. Since the brand is still new, I was given total freedom to develop the entire purchasing/receiving program from top to bottom.
- The first two months were spent managing the purchasing and receiving of FF&E as well as monitoring our pre-opening budget.
- I spent a great deal of time sourcing products that fit both our brand’s ethos and budget.
- Being an environmentally friendly and sustainable luxury hotel has its difficulties in regards to keeping costs low. Nevertheless, I was able to control our spending and we surpassed our initial projections for our first year.
- In regards to food & beverage, I oversaw the sourcing and purchasing for banquets, in room dining, our café, restaurant, cocktail lounge, rooftop pool bar, and cafeteria.
- I set up purchasing and promotional programs with producers and distributors that helped us achieve better bulk pricing.
- On the receiving end, I set up systems to ensure that all the product coming into the hotel is separated efficiently between all of our different outlets and safely secured in their proper storage areas. These systems also include requisition procedures to assure product is going to the correct person in a timely manner.
- I used AccuBar to track our beverage inventory and costs and BirchStreet as our main purchasing and procurement tool. With the invoicing process I set up I was able to efficiently separate all of our costs into several categories in order to monitor specific costs.
Marketing Associate/Contracts and Bids Coordinator
Sysco Food Services
07.2014 - 12.2016
- Knowledge of market conditions, product innovations, and social trends allowed me to compete in a very competitive market in Manhattan.
- After a year in street sales I moved into our Contracts and Bids department, working with our largest and most sensitive accounts including Cruise Ships, Universities, and various School Districts.
- Organizational and intuitive listening skills allowed me to effectively communicate the wants and needs of my customers to our Buyers, Accountants, and Operations personnel to provide a reliable and efficient service to our customer.
- I’ve restructured the Coordinator position by adjusting our workflow to improve efficiency and accuracy across the board.
- My responsibilities include developing bids and contracts which are presented to customers to help us acquire more of their business. Once business is gained I generate orders as well as facilitate deliveries by ensuring product availability and that our delivery drivers and trucks have all the necessary clearance to service our customers.
- The other main function of my job is making sure all of our contracted pricing is in place and that the customer's balance sheet is always clear. This requires a great deal of organization and attention to detail.
Senior Site Specialist
Thermo Fisher Scientific
09.2012 - 07.2014
- I worked directly with Merck who was one of our biggest clients at the time.
- I assisted in the sale of lab equipment and biological and chemical specimens for many Merck research labs by developing strong relationships with lab personnel as well as various manufacturers and distributors globally.
- I proposed price quotations and sourced various products while adhering to our strict contracts and government regulations.
Banquet/Catering Manager
Mountain View Chalet
09.2008 - 07.2014
- I planned parties and banquets ranging from weddings to business meetings.
- This involved placing food & beverage orders with various companies and distributors.
- I consulted customers with the organization of their events including the menu and décor.
- I managed a team of wait staff, chefs, and bartenders.
- I also developed a social media presence for the restaurant on Instagram and Facebook.
Education
Certification in Full Stack Development - Computer Sciences
University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA11.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Marketing
Saint Joseph's University
Philadelphia, PA05.2012
Skills
- Javascript
- HTML
- CSS
- Server Side APIs
- 3rd Party APIs
- Node JS
- Express
- MySQL
- MongoDB/Mongoose
- React JS
- JQuery
- Handlebars
- Adobe Illustrator/Photoshop
- Microsoft Word/Excel/Powerpoint
- Google Analytics/GTM
Languages
Greek
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Data Analytics Implementation Specialist
BrainDo
12.2021 - 03.2023
Senior Purchasing Manager
Marriott Downtown Philadelphia
12.2018 - 09.2021
Purchasing Manager
1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge
12.2016 - 05.2018
Marketing Associate/Contracts and Bids Coordinator
Sysco Food Services
07.2014 - 12.2016
Producer/Sound Engineer/Artist
Freelance
09.2012 - Current
Senior Site Specialist
Thermo Fisher Scientific
09.2012 - 07.2014
Banquet/Catering Manager
Mountain View Chalet
09.2008 - 07.2014
Certification in Full Stack Development - Computer Sciences
University of Pennsylvania
Bachelor of Arts - Marketing
Saint Joseph's University
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