Tanner Pinkstaff
Round Rock,TX
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven Event & Operations Professional with over a decade of experience leading high-volume banquet operations, team supervision, and guest relations. Proven track record of managing large-scale events for up to 500+ guests, optimizing team scheduling, and driving revenue growth while maintaining top-tier quality and safety standards. Exceptional at thriving in fast-paced environments, organizing complex logistics, and delivering outstanding customer experiences.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Birthday Party Supervisor
Main Event
Austin, TX
11.2024 - 01.2026
- Managed host scheduling for up to 80 birthday events weekly, ensuring full staffing and seamless operations.
- Managed high-volume event payments up to $2,000+, ensuring precise financial reconciliation and customer satisfaction
- Supervised and coordinated daily operations for a team of 10–14 hosts, ensuring seamless seating workflows and excellent guest service.
- Spearheaded a host team of 10 to drive the highest location sales in targeted high-margin menu items, consistently outperforming sales benchmarks.
Banquet Attendant
Main Event
Austin, TX
04.2022 - 01.2026
- Hosted and managed large-scale events for groups of 60+ guests, ensuring a seamless and high quality dining experience.
- Served as Lead Event Host for high volume company gatherings, managing staff delegation, timeline execution, and guest satisfaction for groups exceeding 500 attendees.
- Facilitated interactive team building events for groups of up to 30, implementing dynamic scoring systems to boost engagement and company culture.
Cook
Austin's Pizza
Austin, US
11.2017 - 03.2020
- Supported chefs in meal preparation, contributing to timely service and maintaining a clean work area while lifting 30+ lbs.
- Prepared ingredients following Austin's Pizza recipes, ensuring consistency and quality in food preparation.
- Efficiently prepared and fulfilled large-scale catering orders of 30+ pizzas under tight deadlines for corporate clients and high school athletic events, consistently handling individual order values exceeding $600.
CDC
Savers
Austin, US
05.2017 - 11.2017
- Accurately processed, logged, and categorized an average of 30+ daily donations in a high-volume community center.
- Meticulously weighed and processed high-volume donations, routinely handling individual loads exceeding 800 lbs
- Categorized and systematically grouped specific items to ensure full inventory control, rapid retrieval, and zero clutter in high-density work areas.
Crew member
Verts
Austin, US
01.2016 - 05.2017
- Efficiently processed and served 200+ daily customer orders in a fast-paced Mediterranean restaurant while maintaining high service standards and accuracy.
- Managed high-volume kitchen operations and bulk inventory by safely handling up to 40+ lbs of meat, while efficiently preparing and serving a variety of kebab sandwiches, wraps, and fresh salads in a fast-paced environment.
- Executed daily full-facility sanitization for a high-volume restaurant during intensive 12-hour shifts.
Runner/ Busser
Moviehouse & Eatery
Austin, US
12.2014 - 01.2016
- Efficiently served high-volume food and beverage orders to over 1,200 guests daily in a fast-paced dine-in theater setting, maintaining strict standards for quality and speed.
- Maintained rapid turnarounds for 150+ capacity theaters, efficiently preparing auditoriums for upcoming showtimes to ensure seamless guest transitions.
- Managed high-volume box office operations, processing 3,000–5,000 ticket transactions and generating $80K–$120K in weekly revenue.
Education
High school diploma -
Vandegrift High School
Austin, TXSkills
- Event Coordination
- Party supervision
- Venue Management
- Food Handling
- Organization
- Attentive to Detail
- Works Well Under Pressure
- Safety & Compliance
- Inventory Control
- Component Replacement
- Workplace Standards
- Technical & Hands-On
- Game & Facility Support
- Operations & Safety
- Customer Service & Hospitality
Personal Information
Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Timeline
Birthday Party Supervisor
Main Event
11.2024 - 01.2026
Banquet Attendant
Main Event
04.2022 - 01.2026
Cook
Austin's Pizza
11.2017 - 03.2020
CDC
Savers
05.2017 - 11.2017
Crew member
Verts
01.2016 - 05.2017
Runner/ Busser
Moviehouse & Eatery
12.2014 - 01.2016
High school diploma -
Vandegrift High School