Creative Business Owner with exceptional background spent in Event Planing, Catering, and Restaurant ownership. Proven leader with engaging demeanor and success working in most demanding environments.
Overview
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Southern Girl Cafe, Catering & Events, Wichita Falls, United States
Business Owner
01.2009 - Current
Job overview
Managed administrative logistics of events planning, including contract signing, fee collection, event booking and event promotions
Coordinated florists, photographers, videographers, musicians, officiants and ceremony participants during rehearsals and pre-ceremony, ceremony and reception events
Evaluated existing plans, processes and events planning services to identify opportunities for improvement
Offered pricing and feature recommendations to management and cross-functional teams
Generated employee schedules, work assignments and determined appropriate compensation rates
Planned promotional menu additions based on seasonal pricing and product availability
Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget
Evaluated success of training programs and recommended improvements to upper management to enhance effectiveness
Updated employees with latest policies, procedures and compliance standards
Monitored and maintained high level of on-time delivery reliability service and performance
Southern Girl Cafe & Cater, Wichita Falls, Texas
Catering Chef
01.2009 - Current
Job overview
Created catering menu based upon client specifications, event type, dietary needs and budget
Followed all safety instructions to avoid injuries when operating heavy equipment in kitchen
Crafted exciting catering options for clients, including pig roasts, corporate picnics, outdoor sit-down wedding banquets and seaside clambakes
Ordered food items and supplies needed to fulfill catering jobs
Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity
Planned menus complying with established health guidelines and budget limitations
Conducted annual performance reviews
Recruited, hired and trained staff on bar practices, customer service standards and productivity strategies, which provided improvement over prior on boarding process
Handled money, balanced tills, processed credit card payment batches and prepared bank deposits, maintaining accuracy
Decorated cakes, cupcakes, cookies and special occasion trays
Set up advertising signs and displays on shelves, counters and tables
Monte J White Law Offices, Wichita Falls, TX
Legal Assistant
12.2006 - 06.2017
Job overview
Created highly researched and articulate legal paperwork such as pleadings, contracts and briefs.
Participated in professional development initiatives for consistent improvement and up-to-date knowledge of emerging trends and best practices.
Worked with community to increase local firm's presence and assisted partners with reputation management and branding.
Collected and prepared pre-trial discoveries, records and evidence, including interviews of witnesses, clients and law enforcement.
Assisted partners by maintaining and growing firm's local presence within community.
Prepared interrogatories, requests for admissions, requests for production of documents and requests for examination or inspection.
Conferred with clients and other involved parties to gather and track case information.
Contacted clients to schedule appointments and discuss progress of cases.
Generated correspondence and reports using MS Word.
Researched statutes, decisions, legal articles and codes.
Education
Texas Woman's University, Denton, TX
from Business Administration And Management
Graham High School, Graham, TX
High School Diploma
05.1989
Skills
Staff management
Business operations
Contract Management
Operations management
Strategic planning
Business development
Networking
New business development
Menu development
Operational improvements
Banquetes and catering
Employee scheduling
Hospitality services
Signature dish creation
Recipes and menu planning
Kitchen equipment operation and maintenance
Made-to-order meals
Timeline
Business Owner
Southern Girl Cafe, Catering & Events
01.2009 - Current
Catering Chef
Southern Girl Cafe & Cater
01.2009 - Current
Legal Assistant
Monte J White Law Offices
12.2006 - 06.2017
Texas Woman's University
from Business Administration And Management
Graham High School
High School Diploma
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