Wendy Thrasher
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Restaurant/Senior Catering Manager
Lighthouse Bay View Cafe
04.2021 - Current
- Promoted positive atmosphere and went above and beyond to guarantee each customer received exceptional food and service.
- Met, greeted, and encouraged feedback from customers and used feedback to implement positive changes within restaurant.
- Coordinated with catering staff to deliver food services for special events and functions.
- Kept facility compliant with health codes, sanitation requirements and license regulations, alleviating potentially heavy fines.
- Assisted in development and implementation of new menus to offer variety and options to customers.
- Met with clients to outline desired goals and prepared quotes for overall catering costs.
Expert Art Framer
Michel's
03.2019 - 04.2021
- Anticipated design issues and proved to be proactive in developing effective solutions.
- Met with customers and clients to determine project needs and prepared proposals incorporating production schedules, scopes of work, and budgets.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
Co-Owner/Managing Director
Gala De Arte
08.2014 - 03.2019
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Developed and implemented marketing strategies to generate new customers and increase sales and profit margins.
- Researching and vetting new local artist.
- Art installations and design.
- Database maintenance.
Restaurant Manager
Galveston Restaurant Group
02.2011 - 07.2014
- Promoted positive atmosphere and went above and beyond to guarantee each customer received exceptional food and service.
- Carefully interviewed, selected, trained, and supervised staff.
- Met, greeted, and encouraged feedback from customers and used feedback to implement positive changes within restaurant.
- Led and directed team members on effective methods, operations, and procedures.
- Oversaw front of house personnel to maintain adequate staffing and minimize overtime.
Education
High School Diploma -
Big Bear High School
Big Bear Lake, CA06.1984
Skills
- Tool Preparation
- Catering Menu Development
- Restaurant Operation
- Reading Comprehension
- Maintaining Clean Work Areas
- Detailed Documentation
- Inventorying Knowledge
- Quality Assurance
- Company Quality Standards
- High-Volume Environments
- Vendor Relations
Timeline
Restaurant/Senior Catering Manager
Lighthouse Bay View Cafe
04.2021 - Current
Expert Art Framer
Michel's
03.2019 - 04.2021
Co-Owner/Managing Director
Gala De Arte
08.2014 - 03.2019
Restaurant Manager
Galveston Restaurant Group
02.2011 - 07.2014
High School Diploma -
Big Bear High School
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