John A. Sharp
Orlando, Florida 32835
Home Phone: 407-***-**** E-Mail: ******@*********.***
Experience:
Centerplate/Orange County Convention Center
On Call Catering May 2010-Present
Collins Catering Services July 2008 – May 2011
Operations Manager
I am responsible for scheduling of staff and management of events. I am also involved with sales, menus and purchasing.
Dolphin Cruise and Travel May 2005-Present
Owner/ Consultant
Oversee the booking, room assignments, dining, airfare, lodging, transfers and all aspects of the travel experience - work directly with the clients, hotels, airlines, cruise lines, and rental car companies.
Walt Disney World Co., Orlando, Fl October 1992 – May 2005
Banquet Captain/Manager - Disney's Yacht & Beach Club Resorts
My overall responsibility was to oversee and manage food and beverage functions and events held in the Convention Center. I met with clients and managers to check room set ups, server duties, scheduling, changes, etc. for banquet functions. Our functions ranged in numbers from 10 to 5000 guests and included many company executives, dignitaries and entertainment and sports personalities.
Walt Disney World Co., Orlando, Fl Nov. 1986 – October 1992
Banquet Server, Waiter, Busman
Hilton Hotels September 1984-November 1986
Bar Manger/Opening Team
Managed and Created Opening SOP/OJT Manuals for all employees of the Food and Beverage Department in the Resort. Operations in the Multiple F&B LOCATIONS.
Walt Disney World Co., Orlando, Fl September 1982-November 1984
Worked as a Server, Bartender, Valet, and Wine Stewart on the Empress Lilly Riverboat Restaurant, Opened The Germany Pavilion at Epcot Center Managing F&B Location throughout the Pavilion.