Linka Biaggi Dimitri
Hollywood, FL 33021
Cell 954-***-****
E-mail: abmj90@r.postjobfree.com
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OBJECTIVE Seeking for a position in an institution with a strong
corporate culture that allows the use of problem solving,
organizational and customer service experience.
EMPLOYMENT Sanctuary Cap Cana Golf & Spa Punta
Cana, DR HISTORY Director of Public Relations
2007-Present
0. Responsible for originating and allocating Press
Releases to all media outlets and to project a positive
image for the hotel to the world.
1. Work hand in hand with Sales Department to classify
occupation and assign each group the proper priority and
measures to insure all their needs are met.
2. Handle VIP Sales visits, both for groups sales and
private groups; as well as as visits from magazines and
group managers.
3. Daily welcome and sight inspection tour to VIP's; be in
charge of of proper assignment of particular activities,
cocktails and dinners to special groups.
4. Coordinate all daily tasks pertaining to the PR Team.
5. Damage Control on any arising crises pertaining to the
daily functioning of the hotel.
El Catador Santo
Domingo, DR Manager 2006-2007
6. Planned and controlled all aspects of the activities to
take place in wine bar in the form of wine tastings,
dinner parties and social events that helped promote the
knowledge and consumption of wines.
7. In charge of forecasting and implementation of
operational budget in all areas of the establishment
while reviewing, verifying and spot checking all
invoices for accuracy.
8. Reported department metrics regarding administrative
functions to management.
9. Developed marketing strategies that increased market
share; analyzing and preparing for competitor's
reactions.
10. Maintained department schedules to ensure all areas were
properly staffed while maintaining the highest level of
customer service.
11. Awards: Wine Espectator's Restaurant Award 2007
L'Academie de Cuisine
Gaithersburg, MD
Account Executive 2004-
2005
12. Booked, interviewed and scheduled prospective students
for our professional programs (Culinary Arts & Pastry
Programs) while also managing their registration
process.
13. In charge of development and promotion of a continuing
education program in Spanish for professional cooks.
14. Performed general office duties, non-profit donation
requests and responsible for all customer service for
private groups and VIP's.
15. Booked all private events/parties/classes in
coordination with the faculty.
EDUCATION Court of the Master Sommelier
Palm Beach, FL
Introductory Sommelier Course
2005
The Culinary Institute of America
Hyde Park, NY
Culinary Arts 2002-
2004
SKILLS Computer Applications: Working knowledge of Excel, Access,
PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, Lotus Notes, Photoshop and
Micros.
Languages: Fluent in English and Spanish. Knowledge of
Italian and French.