Susana Salmon
Haslet,TX
Summary
Bilingual hospitality professional with over 6 years of expertise in catering, event coordination, and team leadership. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results, ensuring reliability and adaptability. Currently serving as Catering Captain at FLIK Hospitality Group, supervising operations, vendor relations, and client communications. Skilled in event coordination, staff management, and customer service. Fluent in English and Spanish.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Catering Captain
FLIK Hospitality Group
Irving, TX, USA
08.2022 - Current
- Lead daily catering operations for corporate and client events, ensuring high-quality service and punctual setup.
- Collaborate with kitchen teams and event planners on logistics, guest flow, and space configuration.
- Supervise staff to maintain standards and resolve onsite issues in real time.
- Communicate and negotiate with clients and external vendors, incorporating last-minute requests.
- Manage inventory, equipment readiness, and supply coordination.
Server – Corporate Dining Services
FLIK Hospitality Group
Irving, TX, USA
07.2021 - 07.2022
- Executed meal service and managed food stations for internal and external events.
- Maintained professional presentation, cleanliness, and adherence to catering specifications.
- Assisted in customer interactions and rapid service adjustments.
Catering Service Worker
Sodexo
Irving, TX, USA
08.2018 - 06.2020
- Coordinated catering setups, schedules, invoice processing, and stock management.
- Ensured customer satisfaction through professional meal delivery and presentation.
Education
English Studies - undefined
Northlake College
Irving, TX01.2018
Excel Training -
San Ignacio de Loyola Institute
Lima09.2016
Associate Degree - Marketing
San Ignacio de Loyola Institute
Lima01.1997
Skills
- Event planning
- Venue coordination
- Vendor communication
- Client communication
- Inventory tracking
- Logistics tracking
- Budget tracking
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Leadership
- Staff training
- Conflict resolution
Languages
English
Spanish
Leadership Training And Events
Herbalife International, Participated in multiple leadership trainings and regional development events as a sales team leader., Delivered motivational and business training sessions., Coordinated leadership events focused on sales growth and team management., Mentored new distributors and supported their onboarding and goal setting.
Timeline
Catering Captain
FLIK Hospitality Group
08.2022 - Current
Server – Corporate Dining Services
FLIK Hospitality Group
07.2021 - 07.2022
Catering Service Worker
Sodexo
08.2018 - 06.2020
English Studies - undefined
Northlake College
Excel Training -
San Ignacio de Loyola Institute
Associate Degree - Marketing
San Ignacio de Loyola Institute