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Work History
Education
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Tamitha D. Holloway

Caterer/Private Chef
Wichita Falls,Texas
Tamitha D. Holloway

Summary

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
Tamitha D. HollowayCaterer/Private Chef