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Trudy Goris

GARDEN CITY,ID

Summary

Seasoned Catering Manager with passion for creating quality food and drink experiences. Seeking a position in the "suites" area for more intimate special events, hands on as server/coordinator. Skilled at managing and organizing all size events, specializing in buffet type atmosphere. Well-known for delivering excellent customer service, resulting in business growth through referrals and customer retention.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience

Work History

Catering Manager

Rib Shack Catering
12.2019 - 12.2022
  • Handled catering scheduling, ordered food and planned events.
  • Personally served all clients booked from 10-300 people.
  • Met with clients to outline desired goals and prepared quotes for overall catering costs.
  • Designed catering packages to increase sales and customer experience.
  • Handled payment collection.
  • Created and maintained social media of catering abilities.

Executive Director, Coordinator

Miss American Starlet Inc.
01.1988 - 12.2016
  • Spearheaded talent competitions booking room nights, ballrooms, meeting space and events in major hotels throughout the western United States (including Westin, Marriott, Hilton etc) for groups up to 500 people and up to 7 day events.
  • Created Menus for various themed events
  • Able to create vision for turning rooms quickly between events.
  • Meet with hotel department heads to plan and discuss the needs of my events

Education

Communications

California State University Northridge
Northridge, CA

Skills

  • Guest satisfaction and customer retention
  • Brand Loyalty
  • Event Planning Proficiency
  • Guest Relations and catering consultation
  • Ability to multitask and foresee potential problems
  • Food Safety and Quality
  • Managing Reservations and Large Parties
  • Catering Services
  • Social Media presence
  • Professional appearance, calm pleasant demaeanor
  • Personal attention to all clients

Timeline

Catering Manager

Rib Shack Catering
12.2019 - 12.2022

Executive Director, Coordinator

Miss American Starlet Inc.
01.1988 - 12.2016

Communications

California State University Northridge
Trudy Goris