Vanessa Deblaere
SAINTCLAIRSHORES
Summary
Energetic professional in the entertainment and guest services field, known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in audience engagement, event coordination, and safety protocol adherence. Excel at communication, teamwork, and adaptability, ensuring exceptional experiences for guests and smooth operational flow. Great skills in food preparation and food displays
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Event Assistant
Andiomos
Detroit
05.2023 - Current
- Coordinated vendor communications for timely delivery of services and supplies, facilitating smooth event operations.
- Assisted in organizing event logistics and schedules for seamless execution.
- Provided customer service assistance before, during, and after events.
- Collaborated with colleagues on developing innovative ideas for enhancing guest experience at future events.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations and local laws during events.
- Set up and tore down equipment for large scale events, conferences and graduations.
- Greeted incoming guests, accepted payments, reviewed tickets, and directed to facility locations.
- Managed inventory of event supplies, ensuring adequate stock for activities.
- Ensured cleanliness and orderliness of event areas, creating welcoming environments for attendees.
- Assisted catering team with setup, service, and cleanup of food and beverages, enhancing guest satisfaction.
- Answered questions about game rules and establishment policies.
- Supported the setup and teardown of event spaces, ensuring optimal presentation standards.
Chef Assistant
Nino Salvaggio
SAINTCLAIRSHORES
04.2020 - 11.2022
- Supported menu planning by preparing seasonal ingredients and dishes.
- Assisted chefs in meal preparation and ingredient organization.
- Prepared salads and meats according to recipes, chopping, and storing items for later use.
- Maintained cleanliness and sanitation of kitchen equipment and work areas.
- Followed food safety guidelines to ensure safe handling and storage of ingredients.
- Checked freshness of food products prior to use.
- Stocked food items and supplies regularly.
- Organized walk-in coolers and freezers according to FIFO principles.
- Communicated effectively with team members to resolve issues quickly during service.
- Displayed a positive attitude while working under pressure in a busy environment.
Supervisor
Tim Hortons Cafe & Bake Shop
Mount Clemens
02.2012 - 05.2019
- Supervised daily operations, enhancing service efficiency and ensuring product quality.
- Trained and mentored new team members, improving their understanding of café procedures and customer service.
- Managed inventory levels and ordered supplies, ensuring consistent stock availability.
- Handled customer inquiries and resolved issues to enhance satisfaction.
Education
Center Line High School
Center Line, MISkills
- Event logistics
- Vendor coordination
- Event setup and breakdown
- Beverage management
- Inventory management
- Inventory tracking
- Customer service
- Sales experience
- Merchandising
- Attention to detail
- Strong organization
- Creativity and innovation
- Team collaboration
- Adaptability under pressure
- Problem solving
- Leadership qualities
- Strong teamwork
- Food and beverage background
- Safety management
- Inventory tracking
Certification
- Safe serve certified
- TIPS Michigan certified
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Event Assistant
Andiomos
05.2023 - Current
Chef Assistant
Nino Salvaggio
04.2020 - 11.2022
Supervisor
Tim Hortons Cafe & Bake Shop
02.2012 - 05.2019
Center Line High School