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Theodore Mermigas

Event And Catering Professional
Pittsburgh,PA

Summary

Dedicated food industry professional with extensive sales experience, well-versed in food and beverage operations, and guest services. Experienced in coordinating large-scale and intimate events. Successful at building relationships with customers to increase loyalty and build client relationships.

Overview

5
5
years of post-secondary education
11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Event and Catering Staff

Duquesne Club
Pittsburgh, PA
09.2014 - Current
  • Maintain the highest level of hospitality standards for club’s members and guests
  • Coordinate and execute weddings, banquets, cocktail parties and receptions
  • Facilitate service at club, members’ homes, and places of business in tandem with event and culinary staff

Pricing Assistant

TrueSense Marketing
Warrendale, PA
10.2020 - Current
  • Work with nonprofit clients and donors to fulfill print and mail purchasing orders and create pricing grids for a full service fundraising agency

Front and Back of House Staff

Apteka Restaurant
Pittsburgh, PA
02.2020 - 10.2021
  • Served and acquired expertise in natural and biodynamic wines, craft cocktails, beers, and curated european vegan cuisine
  • Gained extensive knowledge of food products, kitchen equipment, safe food-handling procedures, and organization of supplies

Sales Associate

Nordstrom
Pittsburgh, PA
08.2018 - 04.2019
  • Maintained top salesperson accolade
  • Managed inventory, visual merchandising, product pricing, tagging, and vendor transfers to uphold organizational and visual appeal
  • Engaged with clients to effectively build rapport and lasting relationships

Assistant Event Coordinator

LUXE Creative
Pittsburgh, PA
08.2017 - 06.2018
  • Collaborated with Creative Director, Lead Designer, and Technical Director on the design and production of luxury events
  • Coordinated with various vendors and event contributors, including photographers, performers, caterers and transportation services.
  • Identified cost savings by researching new vendors and negotiating with partnered vendors.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Integrated Marketing And Communications

Duquesne University
Pittsburgh, PA
08.2014 - 05.2018

Certification - Interior Design

Parsons The New School For Design
New York, NY
05.2020 - Current

Skills

Event Production

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Software

Adobe Suite

Microsoft Office

Timeline

Pricing Assistant

TrueSense Marketing
10.2020 - Current

Certification - Interior Design

Parsons The New School For Design
05.2020 - Current

Front and Back of House Staff

Apteka Restaurant
02.2020 - 10.2021

Sales Associate

Nordstrom
08.2018 - 04.2019

Assistant Event Coordinator

LUXE Creative
08.2017 - 06.2018

Event and Catering Staff

Duquesne Club
09.2014 - Current

Bachelor of Arts - Integrated Marketing And Communications

Duquesne University
08.2014 - 05.2018

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