Catering & Event Manager

Jennifer Peschke

*** ********* ****, *** *****, CA 91773 ~ 909-***-**** ~ *************@*****.***

Qualifications-

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Skilled at planning, coordinating, and supervising events Successful at multi-tasking while remaining

• calm, professional, and courteous in a fast-paced environment

Over 10 years experience with a diverse public in sales and

• High level of client satisfaction

services

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Strong organizational skills Proficient in Microsoft Office, Sales Pro, and Delphi

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Ability to resolve problems effectively Enthusiastic, team player, friendly, outgoing, reliable, & flexible

Experience-

Pacific Hospitality Group – DoubleTree by Hilton Santa Ana/Orange County Airport

Catering & Events Service Manager April ’12 – Present

• Up sold over $150,000 in revenue from original sales contract

• Oversee all aspects of social & corporate events from point of final sale to the day of the event/meeting

• Collaborate with chef, banquet managers & staff in planning and executing successful events

• Service each client through detailing all logistics (F&B, A/V, floor plans, timelines, amenities, etc)

Executive Meetings Manager (EMM) June ’12 - Present

• Booked over $45,000 in short term meetings and events

• Negotiate & contract meeting space for short term business and small groups within 30 days

• Serviced each group event/meeting as well as guestrooms and amenities

Catering Sales Manager {including servicing of all events booked} August ’11 – April ’12

• Sold & serviced over $525,000 in revenue for social & corporate events/meetings

• Negotiated and completed event/meeting proposals & contracts for corporate, social, military, educational, religious

& fraternal groups

• Prospect for current & future business: selling & up selling meeting space, food & beverage and décor packages

CARE Committee Member {Creating A Rewarding Experience}

• Focus - Team Member & Community Relations

• Organize CARE rallies monthly to report performance, recognize Team members & celebrate achievements

• Organize Hotel & Team members to participate or contribute to non-profit activities or charities

Radisson Suites – Covina/Hamilton’s Catering

Catering Sales & Service Manager January ‘10 – August ’11

• Sold & serviced over $375,000 in social & corporate events/meetings

• Performed dual responsibilities as a Sales Manager & Service Event Manager

• Negotiated, contracted & detailed all events such as meetings, seminars, conferences, weddings, quinceañeras,

reunions, etc.

• Created & updated banquet event orders, group resumes, floor plans, reader boards and billing of events

Catering Sales Assistant July ’09 – December ‘10

• Assisted Director of Catering to work closely with clients to ensure complete satisfaction with the event and resolve

any concerns

• Managed client files, evaluations, and followed-up to confirming event details

• Responded to leads by telephone, email and direct conversations with clients as well as, actively pursue the rebooking

of groups & events

Covina-Valley Unified School District February ‘05- June ‘12

Long-Term & Daily Substitute Teacher

• Conduct regular teaching duties, Create/Plan/Organize/Teach Daily Lessons in all subjects

• Conduct/Manage/Teach after school tutoring program.

Education-

2005-Jan. 2008- California Polytechnic University of Pomona ~ Teaching Credential Program: Multiple Subject

2002-2005- California Polytechnic University of Pomona- BA in Liberal Studies

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