Johnnea Holland

Hospitality Events Facilitator

Glendale, CA 91206

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I am currently working in catering. Although I have extensive experiance in various disipilines of the hospitality industry, I enjoy events and its demands the best. WORK EXPERIENCE

Catering Staff

Patina Restaurant Group - Los Angeles, CA - June 2014 to Present Responsibilities

Set up = decor, tables, china, glassware, folding and placement of linens and any requested or required items Service = hors d'oeuvres cocktails or wine table service or tray passing, courses thru deserts Sculery organization

Break down and reset venues original configurations Removal of all items trash or pack trucks

Accomplishments

I have had the pleasure of working The Golden Globes Govenors Ball, at LACC. Many events held at The Disney Concert Hall, The L.A.Music Center, The Dorthy Chandler Pavilion, Descanso Gardens, The Hollywood Bowl, Universal Studios Globe Theatre and various other front, back lot including full park private events many other iconic venues around the L.A., Santa Barbara and O.C. Skills Used

My ability to do any tasks associated with catering and hospitality, with a professional and courtious attitude makes me a desirable employee.

Event Planner

Johnnea Holland - Los Angeles, CA - 1989 to 2005

Responsibilities

Promote conference, convention and trade show services by performing tasks such as meeting with professional and trade association, and assisting in production of brochures and other advertising or registration publications

Meet and assist in determinations of appropriate sights for future event locations. Contact approved locations to determine availablity and sutiblity based upon meeting space, rooms and rates, air accessibility. Including further considerations as per clients requirements. Sight Inspections, Contracts, Blocking required room blocks and configuations of meeting space, meal fuctions, set-up and break-down, determine scales and rental rates. Assist in set-up nesseccary for registration including computers, booths, tables, draperies and signage. Promote, design, contract, find subcontractors for decor, staging, shipping, recieving and operations of all aspects required in exhibit areas, including food and promotional give-aways. Hire, train and supervise volunteers and support staff required for events Monitior event activities in order to ensure compliance with applicable regulations and laws, satisfaction of participants and resolution of any problems that arise. Pre-con including inspections to insure conformity to requirements of clients needs. Coordinate services for events, such as accommodations and transportation for participants, facilities, catering, signage, displays," special needs" requirements, printing,event security and fire inspections. Post-con and review of event bills for accuracy and approval for submission for payment. Follow-up on all "loose ends" after events conclusion. As a independent contractor I also do billing and collections, Accomplishments

I have been instimental in events ranging from Board Meetings, Women's Conferences, Men's Leadership Seminars, Youth Conferences and a multitude of other meetings. In Convention Centers, Hotels and combinations of both. Over a period of 20 years, working with requirements ranging from ten people to fifteen thousand, I have enjoyed successes in cities throughout the continental United States. Including Los Angeles, San Diego, Long Beach, Palm Springs in Ca.. Tulsa, Ok. New York, N.Y. Louisville, K. Portland, Or. Columbus, OH Dallas, Tx. . and others.

Skills Used

Negociation, Communication, Billing,Collections, Contracts, Sales, Drayage, Décor, Contracts, Hotels, Convention Centers, Decorating Companies and airline contracts including Room Blocks, Exhibitors, Event and Banquet spaces, and any provisions required to ensure each delegates experience is outstanding. EDUCATION

Hospitality

Glendale Community College - Glendale, CA

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

I have participated in hundreds of separate events. Each with challenges unique unto itself., Finding solutions with a professional attitude is what I excel at. I learn and work well within a group or alone. I enjoy collaboration or following directions, I don't know it all, but I can learn very quickly to blend into your culture and become an essential piece of your staff. My life is unencumbered. I can work locally or where ever I am needed. If transferring is important I am available.