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JESSE KENDALL
123 Elm Street, Miami, Fl 33183, Cellular: (305)
444-4444, E-Mail: jkendall@notmail.com
CATERING MANAGER, COORDINATOR
Dynamic and accomplished catering and event-planning
professional with extensive experience in social and corporate
markets. Notable success in large-scale event planning,
preparation, logistics, and production. Client-centric approach;
exceptionally well-organized and practiced in conducting
business at the highest level of professionalism. Areas of
expertise:
- Social Event Planning
- Special Events/Invitation Design
- Operations Management
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- Staff Development/Training
- Recruitment/Hiring
- Performance Evaluation
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- Event Catering
- Preparation/Logistics
- Vendor Negotiations
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Catering Excellence
ABC HOTELS-Catering Sales Manager, Miami, FL
20xx-20xx
Oversaw all aspects of high-profile/large-scale
social and corporate events. Served a diverse clientele,
including social clients, administrative assistants, business
owners, show producers, executive managers, and convention,
wedding, and meeting planners on events serving two to 2000
guests. Cultivated new business through comprehensive site
tours. Prepared function space contracts; proposed menus based
on function type, size, and budget. Negotiated and contracted
with outside vendors, including florists, party rental
companies, temporary staffing companies, and audiovisual
vendors.
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Collaborated with chefs, banquet managers,
and convention leaders in planning and execution of highly
successful functions.
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Developed floor plans and seating
assignments and designed tasteful decor.
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Won several awards including Manager of
the Quarter in 20xx and Employee of the Month in 20xx.
BCD HOTEL- Catering Service Manager, Miami, FL
20xx-20xx
Executed all catering operations with full P&L responsibility
for one of Miami's most sophisticated hotel. Supervised a
top-performing catering team of 100+. Met with all clients and
partnered with Chefs / banquet staff to ensure seamless
operations during all events. Provided valuable expertise for
event planning. Planned all buffet layouts and room
arrangements. Oversaw all financial details; managed receipts,
billing, and expenditures. Ordered supplies / banquet equipment
and negotiated best prices with vendors. Directed set up of
audio / visual equipment.
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Drove revenue by helping to create a full
service business center.
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Established best practices for catering
operations which are still in use today.
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Purchased $80,000 in new linen for the
Banquet and Convention Service Department.
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Helped develop a telephone patch system
for the convention service area.
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Created storage areas for convention
equipment and a highly effective inventory system.
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Played instrumental role in developing a
$4 million convention area with a state-of-the-art
amphitheater.
CDE CATERING-Catering Operations Manager,
Miami, FL 20xx-20xx
Provided exceptional professional
coordination and event support for external clients, off-site
events, and the Museum of Contemporary Art. Coordinated staff
and oversaw multiple events, ensured all departments received
accurate operational instructions, and planned for execution.
Managed delivery schedules, outside vendor orders, and budget
requirements for the sales, operations, and culinary staff.
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Monitored budgets in excess of $200,000
associated with events, and ensured 10% profitability
margins were met.
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Prepared written and oral communications
to lead weekly departmental operations meetings.
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Utilized Reserve Interactive software in
the preparation of all event details and final event
instructions.
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Provided pre-event and post-event
financial support documentation, weekly budget forecasts,
and accrual reports.
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
Bachelor of Arts in Management & Marketing
XYZ COLLEGE, Miami, FL, 20xx
Associates of Applied Science in Hospitality Management
XYZ State Community College, Miami, FL, 20xx
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