KRISTEN SCHORNACK

Atlanta, Georgia 586-***-**** acvxy1@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY

Highly motivated event professional with ten years of experience in the hospitality industry. Passionate about the details and driven to raise the bar for each individual project while still increasing company revenue. Results-oriented and proactive in addressing & solving problems. Maintained and earned preferred vendor status at multiple venues. Successfully organized and overseen multiple large events throughout the Metro Detroit area, catering to thousands of guests while managing over 300+ employees. Past projects include the Chevrolet Detroit Belle Isle Grand Prix, Detroit Jazz Festival, & the FORD Rooftop Fireworks.

SKILLS

Effective & detailed planner

Corporate & social event planner

Extensive catering background

Budget development

Client account management

Efficient multi-tasker

Project management

Conflict Resolution

Customer service-oriented

Menu marketing experience

Food & display presentation talent

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

03/2012-06/2016 Director of Sales & Operations

Andiamo Catering & Event Management - Greater Detroit Area

Strengthened company business by planning & executing various large events in the Metro Detroit Area

Hired, trained, coached, & mentored event management team

Conducted site visits & city planning meetings

Met & developed close vendor relationships

Facilitated the planning & execution of events

Oversee all sales coordinators & event managers

Coordinated all on & off site logistics to managers, culinary department, & additional members responsible for event execution

Worked directly & closely with culinary department to gain food knowledge

Developed menus, pricing & special packages to increase revenue and customer satisfaction

Comprehensive knowledge of food & current catering trends

02/2010-03/2012 Sales & Event Coordinator

Andiamo Restaurant Group/ LV Management – Warren, MI

Banquet & Catering Sales

Created detailed event orders with clients

Experienced in wedding planning & other social gatherings

Specialize in corporate fundraisers & larger events

Ensured all staff understood expectations & parameters of daily & long term goals

EDUCATION

05/2013 Bachelor of Arts in Marketing

Wayne State University- Detroit, MI

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

NACE Member- Detroit Chapter

Serve Safe Certified

TIPS Certified

Highly experienced in the following programs:

oCaterease

oPoint of Sale (POS) system operation

oInfusion Soft

oVarious online training programs

oBackground & training on various event planning & design programs

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