ANN LADSON STAFFORD

Charleston, SC

843-***-****

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With over two decades of experience in kitchens, event coordination, and hospitality management, my skillset is diverse and well-rounded. I am able to quickly problem solve and perform very well in high-pressure situations. I enjoy teaching others things I have learned and garnered throughout my career. WORK EXPERIENCE

Hospitality Consultant

09/2013 to Present

Ann Ladson LLC

Charleston, SC

Working with existing businesses to help define their unique positioning and strategy for business development. Writing proposals, budgets, and timelines, and producing design decks for clients and planners. Design and coordinate events from original vision to successful execution. Effectively communicating with other teams and vendors to set expectations and responsibilities. Responsible for projects being delivered on time and within budget.

Event and Floral Designer

08/2010 to 09/2013

Sara York Grimshaw Designs

Charleston, SC

Working directly with clients and planners from design concept through execution and breakdown. Managing all communications with other teams and vendors to ensure the events run smoothly and within budget. Ensuring all team members are being treated well and equally. Pastry Chef

08/2008 to 05/2010

FIG Restaurant

Charleston, SC

Implemented a new pastry program, working side by side with executive and sous chefs, ordering, production, managing inventory, and training all staff to effectively sell, serve, and represent the standards of the program. SKILLS

Proficient in concept and design. Microsoft suite and other design software. - 10+ years Skilled in training, motivation, and conflict resolution for employees. - 10+ years Resourceful and adept at problem solving in a high pressure situations. - 10+ years EDUCATION

Culinary Institute of America

Associate

Baking and Pastry

St. Helena, CA