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Tre Dotson

Round Rock,TX

Summary

A highly motivated hospitality industry professional with 10+ years of experience building and leading integrated operations for several agencies, production companies and management of high volume Austin restaurants.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Food and Beverage Service Director

Cimarron Hills Country Club
2023.07 - 2024.05

Front of house to back of house team development. Scheduling was a major opportunity as our system changed on multiple times.


Ordering and keeping pars


Dealing with multiple department heads and working side by side


Making sure guest experience is prime (multiple members will act as reference).


Further help and improve systems, procedures and tools.


Build the team aspect of the company during many changes (please feel free to inquire)

Strategic Hospitality - Premium Event Manager

Ryan Sanders Sports & Entertainment
2022.02 - 2023.05
  • Managed administrative logistics of events planning, event booking and event promotions.
  • Oversaw preparation and management of event budgets to deliver at or below projected costs.
  • Fulfilled contractual obligations for day of event coordination.
  • Coordinated catering services and planned menus to compliment event theme and selected musical or guest entertainment.
  • Hired and cross-trained staff members for various event-specific functions and assessed employees' understanding of associated processes and procedures.
  • Maintained and managed five bars (810,000 square foot event space)
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
  • Gained strong leadership skills by managing projects from start to finish

Operations Manager

Halcyon
2020.01 - 2021.08
  • Established positive and effective communication among unit staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications and missed deadlines.
  • Identified and resolved unauthorized, unsafe or ineffective practices.
  • Set, enforced and optimized internal policies to maintain responsiveness to demands.
  • Devised processes to boost long-term business success and increase profit levels.
  • Partnered with vendors and suppliers to effectively manage and budget.
  • Reviewed shift reports to understand current numbers and trends.
  • Assessed supplier quality to maintain tight cost controls and maximize business operational performance.

Operating Partner

Tortuga Flats Mexican Icehouse
2013.09 - 2019.09
  • Recruited and hired qualified candidates to fill vacancies.
  • Determined appropriate financial goals and administered budgets to control expenses.
  • Set and implemented promotional strategies to drive business growth.
  • Sourced vendors and negotiated fair contracts to keep costs low.
  • Led all Payroll and Taxes
  • Catering and Special Events Management
  • Created entire concept

Education

Skills

  • Vendor Relationship Management
  • Guest Relations
  • Food Service Regulations
  • Communication with clientele
  • Project Management
  • Banquet Event Orders (BEOs)

Timeline

Food and Beverage Service Director

Cimarron Hills Country Club
2023.07 - 2024.05

Strategic Hospitality - Premium Event Manager

Ryan Sanders Sports & Entertainment
2022.02 - 2023.05

Operations Manager

Halcyon
2020.01 - 2021.08

Operating Partner

Tortuga Flats Mexican Icehouse
2013.09 - 2019.09
Tre Dotson