Good Morning:

Interested in the position. Attached please find my resume. I know that with my experience and knowledge I will be an asset to you operation. Available for an interview to discuss employment possibilities to see if my credentials meet your needs. Thank You.

Eduardo J. Lopez

Eduardo J. López

acs6pu@r.postjobfree.com

Orlando, Florida. 32837

Cell 407-***-****

.KEY STRENGHTS

Versed in planning and organizing daily operations,staffing and inventory management

according to established budgets and projections.

Recruiting, Training and Development of employees on a daily basis.

based on personal experiences, and leading by example..

Leadership and Commitment for Quality and Details.

Discipline and “Hands on Attitude” in a high –energy fast paced environment.

Able to influence and inspire employees to achieve maximum cooperation and productivity

levels thru team work. Run it like you own it mentality. Interested in results not excuses.

Capable of Decision making and Problem solving, emphasizing in customer needs and

satisfaction.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

THE GOURMET EXPRESS

Catering business for Corporations,small business and private sector Aug. 2013 to Present

SHERATON VISTANA RESORT -ORLANDO FLORIDA

AGM FOOD AND BEVERAGE/CATERING OPERATIONS

In charge of day to day operations of Zimmies Restaurant. Food ordering, service, training

plus all operational aspects of the Catering and banquet dept. Stickler for details

and guest satisfaction. Run it like you owned approach

Apr. 2012 to Aug 2013

EXECUTIVE CATERING-SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO

CO-OWNER Sept 2006 to Apr 2012

Gourmet catering services to: Corporations, Golf Resorts and Private Homes.

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BAHIA BEACH GOLF RESORT- RIO GRANDE, PUERTO RICO

FOOD AND BEVERAGE MANAGER May 2002 to Aug 2007

Directed all aspects of the Food/Beverage operation, including, PRGA/

LPRGA / JR.PGA and local tournaments. Resort became one of the most popular courses among

locals.

CARUSO ITALIAN RESTAURANT-CONDADO PUERTO RICO

OWNER Sept. 1999 to May 2002

Generated all the Administrative and Operational structures of the business.

OTELLO’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT- EL CONQUISTADOR RESORT AND CASINO-FAJARDO, PUERTO RICO

GENERAL MANAGER Aug 1997 to Sept 1999

Fine Dinning Five Star Restaurant. Team Service Concept. Payroll, P/L Statements, Cost Controls, Inventories, and Purchasing among other responsibilities.

APPLEBEE’S NEIGBORHOOD BAR AND GRILL--SAN JUAN,PUERTO RICO

DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS, PUERTO RICO and the CARIBBEAN.

Apr. 1994 to Aug. 1997

Oversaw 3 units in P.R. and assisted in one in Curacao Accomplished recruiting and .

training of 15 managers and 275 employees with sales reaching 7.5 mil. and payroll in the 15% range. Carried out jointly with the owner and supervised from the ground up construction. Completed all purchasing, of food and equipment, and menu planning according to specifications. Open two units in different cities, in a month time.

SANDS HOTEL AND CASINO-ISLA VERDE,PUERTO RICO

ASSISTANT FOOD AND BEVERAGE DIRECTOR Oct 1991 to Apr1994

In charge of all F/B Outlets, Banquets, Special Events, and Corporate Accounts.

Introduced Seafood Buffet and Sunday Brunch that sky-rocketed sales to become the only Hotel in the chain to have a profitable Food and Beverage Dept.

BOLONGO BAY BEACH RESORT-ST.THOMAS, U.S.V.I.

DIRECTOR OF FOOD AND BEVERAGE Sept 1986 to Oct 1991

Multiunit operation consisting of 3 Restaurants, Room Service, Servi-Bar,

Banquets, Buffets, Entertainment and Catamaran trips to adjacent islands.

Increased sales by 100% and launched whole concept of the dept. by recruiting professional Chefs and re-training employees. Became sample resort of all three, owned by the Corporation..

ASSOCIATIONS

ST. Thomas Hotel Associations-Executive Committee

Caribbean Hotel Association

Associate Degree, Santa Fe JR. College, Gainesville Florida

University of Florida Communications

Mayor with a Minor in Computer Science. Bilingual (English/Spanish)/Basic computer skills.

Certifications

Food Safety - Florida certified food manager -

Tips

Florida certified.

CERTIFIED TRAINER Applebees University

CERTIFIED GOLF INSTRUCTOR,

San Juan Golf Academy - San Juan, Puerto Rico.

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