Laura J. Livingston

**** ******* ****. ******, ** 48843 Cell: 810-***-**** ad19b4@r.postjobfree.com Every event is unique. I aspire to immerse my talents to execute the occasion to mirror the client’s vision. Personal flair, specialty displays, themed events are just a few noteworthy areas of my talent. My success is due to providing the finest experience to all clients and their guests. Success is the root for all growth of repeat business as well as glowing endorsements for the future. Experience:

Catering Director, Joe’s Gourmet Catering & Events, Livonia, MI. February, 2008

● Established Joe’s Gourmet Catering and Events as a complete start up.

● Took sales from 0 to 750k annually.

● Solely responsible for all catering sales and event planning. (including all menus)

● Directed all aspects of catered sales and events off-and on-site.

● Sold complete weddings, special events and corporate meetings.

● Established and maintained relationships with outside rental vendors.

● Participated in marketing and advertising, including radio & television appearances.

● Hired, trained and supervised all service staff.

● Ensured each event was planned and executed to every detail.

● Pursued and maintained relationships with venues. Catering Sales Director, Cuisine des Chef, Inc., Ann Arbor, MI June, 2000-February, 2008

● Contributed to the development of exclusive corporate contracts with: Conway Transportation, U of M Ross School of Business, MITC (Michigan Information Technology Center) and Trinity Health Services.

● Directed all aspects of event planning & execution of catered events off-and on-site.

● Designed all marketing and advertising campaigns.

● Designed menus for print and online media.

Account Executive, Katherine’s Catering, Ann Arbor, MI January, 1997-June, 2000

● 1997-1999 As special events coordinator I was responsible for execution of all events planned by the account executives.

● Hired & trained all service staff and maintained equipment inventories.

● 1999-2000 Promoted to Account Executive

● Facilitated all angles of the sales experience with potential clients,

● Increased annual sales by 30%.

● Designed customized menus for large corporate clients and private individuals.

● Assisted the owner with public and community relations and brand-awareness programs. Education: Eastern Michigan University 1994. BS

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