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Tamara Ehlin

Brooklyn,NY

Summary

To seek and maintain a part-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Owner & Innkeeper

The Forsyth B&B
01.2016 - 02.2024
  • Created, owned, and operated an award-winning bed & breakfast and 60-person event venue; sold to hotel developers 2.7.24
  • One on TripAdvisor in Kingston, with annual Certificates of Excellence
  • Sold, contracted, managed, and/or catered 50+ events annually, including weddings, parties, live music, retreats, and business meetings
  • Developed strong referral relationships through B2B networking and relationship-building
  • Recommended by leading publications, including Vogue, Business Insider, and Lonely Planet
  • Managed all aspects of operations and served as an innkeeper; consistently personally lauded in reviews
  • Hired and managed between two to 10 part-time staff (seasonally)
  • Created and prepared renowned breakfast and catering menus.

Director of Special Events / Event Consultant

Nonprofit Organizations
01.2003 - 01.2017
  • Conceptualized and executed special events, including galas, food and wine tastings, cocktail parties, educational forums, and fundraising team events for non-profit organizations, including The American Cancer Society, Mount Sinai Hospital, Partnership with Children, The Hudson Valley LGBTQ Community Center, and Growth for Good
  • Created budget, researched and booked venues, secured celebrity talent, contracted with vendors, developed menu and decor, oversaw event and collateral production, managed large volunteer committees, and provided on-site management.
  • Developed and sold sponsorship packages up to $150,000 in value
  • Cultivated and solicited high-net-worth donors to support charitable causes.
  • Improved brand visibility by organizing high-profile corporate functions attended by industry leaders.
  • Established clear objectives and goals for each event, drove execution toward goals, and measured and monitored results to track impact.
  • Trained and supervised event staff to complete tasks on time.

Pastry Chef

5Front and 12th Street Bar and Grill
09.1998 - 12.2003
  • Pastry chef for New American restaurants 5Front and 12th Street Bar and Grill
  • Created dessert menu and desserts for nightly prix fixe.

FOH Manager

Cucina and 12th Street Bar & Grill
09.1998 - 12.2003
  • FOH Manager for several popular restaurants in Brooklyn, including Cucina and 12th Street Bar & Grill.
  • Developed unique events and special promotions to drive sales.
  • Improved customer satisfaction by implementing efficient front-of-house operations and staff management techniques.
  • Introduced operational improvements that increased efficiency while maintaining exceptional service quality levels consistently.
  • Managed staff schedules and maintained adequate coverage for all shifts.
  • Demonstrated creativity and resourcefulness through the development of innovative solutions.
  • Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing themfor resolution.
  • Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
  • Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines.
  • Resolved problems, improved operations, and provided exceptional service.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Identified issues, analyzed information, and provided solutions to problems.
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.

Education

BA - Marketing and Communications

Rutgers University
New Brunswick, NJ

Grand Diplome - International Culinary Center

New York
New York, NY

Skills

  • EVENT/CATERING SALES
  • HOTEL OPERATIONS
  • CRM INCLUDING B2B, C- LEVEL AND HNW INDIVIDUALS
  • VERBAL/ WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
  • RESERVATION SOFTWARE
  • MICROSOFT OFFICE SUITE
  • Decision-Making
  • Creativity and Innovation
  • Team Cooperation
  • Attention to Detail
  • Critical Thinking

Volunteer Experience

  • Ulster County Chamber of Commerce, member, 2017-01-01, present
  • Board of Hudson Valley LGBTQ Community Center, co-chaired annual Gala, 2017-01-01, 2021-01-01
  • Gala committee of the Louis Armstrong Center for Music Therapy, member, 2022-01-01
  • The American Cancer Society, fundraising teams, 2013-01-01, 2017-01-01

Timeline

Owner & Innkeeper

The Forsyth B&B
01.2016 - 02.2024

Director of Special Events / Event Consultant

Nonprofit Organizations
01.2003 - 01.2017

Pastry Chef

5Front and 12th Street Bar and Grill
09.1998 - 12.2003

FOH Manager

Cucina and 12th Street Bar & Grill
09.1998 - 12.2003

BA - Marketing and Communications

Rutgers University

Grand Diplome - International Culinary Center

New York

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