High Revenue Sales Restaurant
Operations Catering and Special Events
Communication with all sizes/lines of
business
Human Resources
PROVEN TRACK RECORD
POS Systems
Training
Scheduling & Inventory
Wine & Liquor. Inventory Management
Marketing
STRONG TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE
General Manager
Beverage Manager
Event Coordinator
Promotions
Bartender
LEADERSHIP
Positive attitude
Good sense of humor
Team builder
Coach and Mentor
Excellent communicator
Partnering for Performance & Results
Sharing visions
Motivating for Performance
CHARACTER
SKILLS AND STRENGTHS
***********@*****.***
Phone
111 Marquette Ave #3105
Minneapolis, MN 55401
Address
PROFILE
Manage all restaurant operations and talent development Guide all human resources management including hiring, firing, and scheduling. Coordinate event planning and logistics for special events. Cater for the Cowles Center for the Arts and all related venues. Ensure seamless operations for bar, barista, patio, dining room, and event center. Manager
MASON'S RESTAURANT AND BARRE Jan 2014- Nov 2014
General Manager for Headwaters, a fine dining restaurant in the club level of the large arena.
Oversaw all aspects of beverage service for bars during events. Hired staff for multi-faceted company, focusing on offsite functions, large scale events, weddings, company dinners, meetings, and business dinners. Supervised staff in all aspects for fine dining restaurant in private club level. Restaurant and Beverage Manager
WILDSIDE-XCEL CENTER, ST. PAUL, MINNESOTA May 2006 -Jan 2013 Managed all aspects of a 281 room full service hotel, including restaurant, lounge, room service, and mini bars.
Hired, trained, supervised, and scheduled staff of 87 for four different departments for 24 hours of operation.
Successfully implemented marketing strategies for wine dinners, hospitality nights, special events, and fundraisers,
Responsible for wine and liquor lists for all venues, inventory, and employee training in all areas of wine knowledge.
Scheduled and sold all events and private parties for restaurant and bar from corporate events to weddings.
Managed holiday events in the Windows on Minnesota, a banquet space that seats 800. General Outlet Manager/Event Coordinator
MARQUETTE HOTEL, MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA May 2005 - Dec 2005 EMPLOYMENT
Managed liquor and wine inventory for the Rivercenter, Roy Wilkins, and Xcel Canter. Oversaw high profile events ranging from 25 person dinners to 3500 person gala events, Experience managing a 281 room full service hotel. Spokesperson and restaurant representative at charity events including the Wine and Food Expo, Girls Night Out. Kidney Foundation Event, and Taste of the Nation. Trained over 100+ staff in POS systems and bar set up. Master Bartender, trainer, front of house operations, bar manager, and event coordinator for full service and casual dining establishments.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Talented and customer focused Restaurant and Special Event Manager with extensive experience in operations, marketing, human resources, sales, event planning and coordination, and more, Seeking a growth oriented position utilizing existing skills to drive revenue and company growth.
SUMMARY
RANEE KOHNER
Bachelor of Arts: Interior Design and Marketing
University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN
EDUCATION
Supervised staff of 100.
Oversaw an aspects of restaurant operations including event planning, marketing, dining room service, server training, and inventory. Hired, trained, and scheduled employees.
Responsible for wine tastings, Spanish wine dinners, and publicity for restaurant Sold, marketed and successfully oversaw all events for two restaurants including business dinners, pharmaceutical dinners, cocktail parties, fundraisers, grooms dinners, and weddings. AGM and Promotions/Event Coordinator
MOJITO, ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA Mar 2003 - Aug 2004 Supervised staff of 50.
Ran all aspects of restaurant including event planning, marketing, dining standards and service, hiring and inventory. Event planning for restaurant that includes weddings, grooms dinners, political fundraisers, business dinners, cocktail parties, Jazz theme nights, and Chef’s Collaborative Dinners.
AGM and Promotions/Event Coordinator
BOBINO, MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA Mar 2003 - Aug 2004
+ REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST +
Chairperson, Make-A-Wish Foundation; 1990-present
Chairperson, Make-A-Wish Celebrity Golf Tournament; 1990-present Co-Chair, Taste of the Nation Hunger Benefit; 2001-2005 Child mentor, People Serving People; 2006-present
VOLUNTEER
CRAVE CATERING, Bartender/Server (October 2013 - Present) SHE ROYAL/BRAVADA/SOYA FOOD TRUCKS (May 2013 - Present) CYNTHIA COOK, Bartender/Server (January 2013- Present) FOOD TEAM, Bartender/Server (January 2013 - Present) EXPRESS TEMPS, Bartender/Server (May 2013 - Present) BOB'S WEST BANK, Consultant/Manager (March 2011- March 2003) ROSENS, REFUGE, AND THE DISTRICT, Front of House/Bar Manager/Bartender (June 1998 - March 2001) MPLS CAFE, Head Bartender (September 1997 - June 1998) AMERICA LIVE, Head Bartender/Manager (May 1992 - September 1997) ADDITIONAL EMPLOYMENT