Caterer/Event Planner

BRITTA JORSTAD PIOTROWSKI

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Pasadena, CA 91103 Email: ****************@*********.***

EXPERIENCE:

Oct. 1999- LIFE OF THE PARTY CATERING/SPECIAL EVENTS

Present Owner/Chef:

Book and execute catered events for a variety of clientele. Prepare menus, order rentals and coordinate all aspects of events.

Aug. 1993- FACILITY MANAGEMENT INC. OF CALIFORNIA/SMG

Sept. 1998 Catering Sales Manager, Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center, Long Beach, CA (Aug. 1993-Dec. 1997)

Coordinated all food and beverage arrangements for conventions and other events. Solicited and booked catering business to fill new ballroom space. Implemented Marketing Plan to target new markets prior to opening of facility. Maintained relationships in the business community to increase awareness of the convention center.

Pre-Opening Catering Sales Manager, Aquarium of the Pacific, Long Beach, CA (Jan. 1998-Sept. 1998)

Solicited and booked catering business for new aquarium. Coordinated Grand Opening.

Oct. 1985- HYATT HOTELS AND RESORTS

Oct. 1992 Director of Convention Services, Hyatt Regency Irvine, Irvine, CA (Dec. 1990-Oct. 1992)

Responsible for operation of Convention Services Department. Supervised staff and support personnel. Coordinated all details of major convention groups, including monitoring room blocks, meeting and banquet space requirements and set-ups, food and beverage needs, and audio-visual equipment. Acted as liaison between meeting planners and the hotel.

Director of Catering, Hyatt Edgewater, Long Beach, CA (Oct. 1988-Dec. 1990)

Managed operations of the Catering Department. Booked and coordinated all social and corporate events. Prepared annual and monthly forecasts and annual marketing plan.

Convention Services Manager, Hyatt Regency, Long Beach, CA (Oct. 1985-Oct.09 1988)

Arranged all details of major conventions.

EDUCATION: WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY, Pullman, WA

Bachelor of Arts, Hotel and Restaurant Administration; Minors, French and Spanish

ACTIVITIES: Pasadena Showcase House, Hospitality Chair Pasadena Heritage, Event Volunteer Ronald McDonald House, Event Volunteer Orange Grove Village HOA, Board Member

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