Wendy Barry
Metairie,LA
Summary
Dedicated Hospitality professional with a history of meeting goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sales Coordinator
Marriott Metairie at Lakeway
08.2023 - Current
- Controlled Reservations system for group bookings.
- Submitted reports to senior management to aid in business decision-making and planning.
- Promoted business' development by building and maintaining relationships with new clients.
- Liaised with sales, marketing, and management teams to develop solutions and accomplish shared objectives.
- Organized promotional events and interacted with community to increase sales volume.
- Promptly responded to inquiries and requests from prospective customers.
- Cross-trained and provided backup support for organizational leadership.
Special Events Coordinator
La Thai Uptown
05.2008 - 08.2021
- Filled the spot of two positions acting as both Party Planner & Banquet Captain
- Responsible for the communication, planning, organizing, directing, & coordinating of all Banquets, Private Events & Catering (On-site & Off-site)
- Designed and established a website and info packages for private events & catering
- Increased profit by 86% in first two years, as well as establishing good rapport with numerous clients who repeatedly host private events
- Acted as Operations Manger over FOH & BOH for eight months while owner was out for maternity leave.
Dining Room Captain
Commanders Palace
09.2005 - 05.2008
- Managed a team of three in fast paced, high volume, casual fine dining restaurant
- Became a certified tableside “Flaming Expert” (Banana's Foster, Café Brulot, etc.)
- Served as Relief Banquet Captain
- Received certification from the Master Courts of Sommelier in January of 2008.
Education
Business Administration -
Elaine P. Nunez
New Orleans, LA08.2024
Hotel Restaurant & Tourism -
University Of New Orleans
New Orleans, LA01.2003
Skills
- Proficient in Marsha & PMS reservations system
- Proficient in SFA Web & GXP Empower
- Certified in Excel, Word, & Powerpoint
- Sales Reporting
- Complaint resolution
- Contract Preparation
Certification
- Microsoft Word Programs (Word, Excel, Mix, etc), 05/2019
- Responsible Vendors Card, #789587875
- Safe Serv, 05/2020
Timeline
Sales Coordinator
Marriott Metairie at Lakeway
08.2023 - Current
Special Events Coordinator
La Thai Uptown
05.2008 - 08.2021
Dining Room Captain
Commanders Palace
09.2005 - 05.2008
Business Administration -
Elaine P. Nunez
Hotel Restaurant & Tourism -
University Of New Orleans
- Microsoft Word Programs (Word, Excel, Mix, etc), 05/2019
- Responsible Vendors Card, #789587875
- Safe Serv, 05/2020
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