Patricia Hanford

San Mateo, California, *****

408-***-****

kw6ohu@r.postjobfree.com

Objective

Seeking a food preparation position in a busy environment to generate amazing customer satisfaction

Summary of Qualifications

Dedicated. motivated manager with creative problem solving abilities coupled with multi-tasking, staff development, sales, marketing, and customer service experience. Expertise in prioritizing work load, meeting deadlines and producing results beyond expectations.

Analyzed Customers Executive Chef Detail oriented

Accounting in Quickbooks Negotiation skills Employee training

Generated inventory control Computer competent Team leader, player

Employment History

Hanford’s Catering, Sierra Foothills, Colfax CA Feb 2003 to Dec 2011

www.hanfordscatering.com

Owner & General Manager

Founded and developed successful off site catering company

Generated $250,000 in yearly sales

Developed sales customer presentation to customize desired needs

Established product inventory system to insure freshness and quantity control

Decreased cost of goods thru smart purchasing

Developed staff multi tasking training program

Monitored product development to keep up with latest trends

Controlled event coordination to customized needs of clients

Developed on-line web site and web advertising

Implemented accounting practice for detailed profit & loss analysis

Developed vendor and supplier relations

Enforced Human Resources Laws and Health Department regulations

Acquired knowledge of construction, design and maintenance of commercial kitchen

PC and Mac literacy in Excel, Word, Publisher, Powerpoint

Panetta’s Catering, Campbell CA Jan 1998 to Dec 2002

Catering company specializing in corporate events

Catering Manager and Sales Manager

Responsible for establishing new venue locations

Generating $500,000 annual event sales

Monitored and training of event staff

Orchestrated trade show coordination and set up

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Additional Relevant Experiences

Sodexho Site Manager

San Jose Symphony Office Manager

San Jose Chamber Music Society Grant Writing

Apple Computer Administrative Assistant

Ophthalmic Technician San Jose Medical Group

Children’s Home Society Fund raising

Western Day Camps Owner, General Manager

Education

Bachelors Degree equivalent based on 10 years experience in Business Management

L.A. Harbor Junior College, Wilmington CA

West Valley College, Saratoga CA

General Ed and Marketing Classes

Andon Medical Assistant College, Long Beach California

Certificate

ServSafe

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