Arlo Wesby

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General Manager/ Director of Operations

Over 14 years of experience in the restaurant, banquet, and meetings management for exclusive hotels, country clubs, and conference

centers. Improved abilities in planning, marketing, cost analysis, budgeting, expense control, staffing and training. Proven track record of

accomplishing and exceeding or meeting budgeted targets. Successfully launched new that the Client and Company are often excited to

see while increasing the customer experience.

Experience

Director of Operations (University of Alabama-Centerplate) 2014-Present

• Advanced in Budgeting and Financial Performance, Marketing, Branding and Technology

• Catering, Banquets, Concessions, and Retail Sales Experience

• Developed Programs to increase Subcontractor Sales and Services

General Manager (Columbus Civic Center-Centerplate) 2011-2014

• Developed a Catering Program

• Trained and Supervised New Managers for Broader Career moves within The Company

• Concessions and Banquet Services

Asst. General Manager (Williams Brice-Stadium/Colonial Life Arena-Centerplate) 2009-2011

• Provided Daily Assistance to The Regional Vice President/GM to achieve operational goals for Multi-facility College Campus

• Williams Brice Football/Colonial Life Arena/SC Baseball Stadium/Koger Center (performing arts)/Carolina Coliseum

• Directly presided over special events for all facilities

General Manager (J. Brown Arena/Bell Auditorium/Aug. Green Jackets Baseball Stadium-Centerplate) 2007-2009

• Planned and served catering affairs up to 900ppl

• Developed Menus, supervised personnel and Office Managers

• Reported Weekly/Monthly P&L Statements and Flash Reports

Executive Chef (J. Brown Arena/Bell Auditorium/Aug. Green Jackets Baseball Stadium-Centerplate) 2006-2007

• Experienced in Large and Small Banquets/ Catering or Concessions operations

• Establish awareness of proper menu planning, cost and inventory controls

• Developed Loyal relationships amongst the Client and Customers resulting in impressive sales and future relationships

Kitchen Director/Catering Chef (Very Vera, Augusta GA) 2006

• Catered Special Events for Augusta Nationals and Guest

• Hired. Trained, and Supervised Kitchen Staff

Pastry Chef, Pinnacle Club, Augusta 2005-2006

• Prepared unique desserts for Banquets and Daily a la carte menus

• Assisted the Chef de Cuisine in menu planning, purchasing, hiring and staffing

Sous Chef, Sheraton of Augusta West Lake Country Club 2001-2005

• Directly Supervised the entire kitchen staff to include line cooks, prep cooks, and stewards

• Monitored Food Cost/Designed Menu for Members and Banquets

• Lead Expediting during A la carte hours (night shift)

Warehouse Supervisor/Concessions Manager, (Fine Host) Augusta Civic Center 2000-2002

• Assisted GM with Concession Reports

• Inventory Control

• Organized NPO/Groups

Education

Flint River Technical College 1997-1999

Business Management/Food Service

Summary

Proven accomplishments--- Being hands on and a people person have shown tremendous growth in my career. While practicing careful

management skills and paying attention to detail allows opportunity to focus on maintaining high standards on cleanliness, safety, quality

food in route to achieving our sales objectives.

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