Jessica Stork

Email: abosl3@r.postjobfree.com

Address: ***** ***** ******

City: Cathedral City

State: CA

Zip: 92234

Country: USA

Phone: 408-***-****

Skill Level: Management

Salary Range: 60

Willing to Relocate

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JESSICA CECILIA STORK GRESSEL

67988 CALLE AMIGOS CATHEDRAL CITY, CA 92234 408-***-**** abosl3@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE

To support the growth and profitability of a company that encourages healthy living, supports career advancement, and rewards achievement with the opportunity to utilize my experience, skills, and proven abilities.

EDUCATION

SAN DIEGO STATE UNIVERSITY August 2002-May 2007

Bachelors of Science - Hospitality and Tourism Management, Emphasis in Event Management

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, RIVERSIDE September 2011-April 2013

Masters in Business Administration

(IN PROGRESS, current GPA 4.0)

WORK EXPERIENCE

RENAISSANCE PALM SPRINGS HOTEL - Palm Springs, CA

Catering & Conference Services Manager October 2009 - Present

Established strong relationships with over fifty clients and community organizations bringing in local galas, corporate meetings, weddings and more.

Performed as a task force catering sales manager at a sister property, booking three meetings in one week.

Expanded the number of wedding events by 300% in 2010.

Created new marketing materials for the wedding market including brochures, packages, and a photo collection.

DAVIDSON HOTEL COMPANY (HYATT REGENCY SUITES) - Palm Springs, CA

Catering Sales Manager

June 2008 - March 2009

Built new client relationships and negotiated new and repeat business.

Coordinated and serviced over 150 meetings and banquet functions.

Met sales goals in a suffering economy bringing in $20,000 or more in revenues per month.

WESTIN SAN DIEGO - San Diego, CA

Catering Sales Manager December 2007 - June 2008

Solicited new and repeat business to help exceed sales goals of more than $60,000 per month.

Proven leadership abilities by training the catering department on brand standards.

DAVIDSON HOTEL COMPANY (HOLIDAY INN SAN DIEGO ZOO AREA HOTEL) - San Diego, CA

Catering Sales Manager

June 2007-December 2007

Solicited, negotiated, and booked new and repeat business increasing catering revenues in 2007.

Maintained monthly forecasting and budgets and presented the department status weekly to upper management.

Stepped in as banquet manager to schedule and delegate tasks to the banquet department.

Sales and Catering Coordinator December 2006 - June 2007

Provide a full range of administrative support to a management team of ten.

Managed the entire sales and catering departments during a period of low staffing.

PALA MESA RESORT - Fallbrook, CA

Wedding Coordinator Intern

June 2006 - Oct 28, 2006

Empowered to interact with customers and solve any requests and dilemmas.

BARONA VALLEY RANCH RESORT AND CASINO - Lakeside, CA

Rotational Internship

January 2006 - May 2006

Experienced a variety of aspects of both the hotel and food and beverage industry.

MARRIOTT RESIDENCE INN - San Diego, CA

Front Desk Agent

February 2005-Dec. 2005

Empowered to solve guest problems through upgrades and discounts and excel in customer service.

LINDA EVANS FITNESS CENTER - Cupertino, CA

Receptionist/Child Care

May 2003 - August 2003

Managed fitness center on my own and multitasked in a busy environment.

ACTIVITIES & LEADERSHIP SKILLS

Member of the Golden Key International Honor Society, effective September 2012

Member of the Greater Palm Springs Wedding Association

Marriott Certified Wedding Planner and Green Meetings Certified

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