Tonia Sisamuth
Columbus, OH *****
614-***-**** • ****************@*****.***
Work Experience
Events Director, La Scala, Dublin, OH, November 2010 – November 2020
Manages all aspects of corporate and private events and weddings, from initial contact to close of the event, including booking contact with client, scheduling & training staff, and quality assurance on the day of events.
Vendor relations including placing food, beverage and alcohol orders and managing inventory.
Works alongside CEO and reports directly to owner.
Promoted from Bar Manager to Events Director bases on exemplary job performance.
Restaurant Manager, Montgomery Inn, Dublin, OH, April 2008 - January 2017
Manage all aspects of food service operations for award-winning restaurant.
Hire, train, motivate, supervise, evaluate, schedule and terminate employees.
Ensure restaurant complies with OSHA regulations.
Bartender, Red Lobster, Columbus, OH, March 2000 – December 2010
Provide full menu and bartending services for the bar and restaurant area
Responsible for opening/closing, stocking inventory and cash handling.
PSR (Religion) Instructor, St. Andrew Elementary School, Columbus, OH, August 2006 – May 2010
Developed inspiring hands-on lessons that communicated relevantly to children.
Ensured that every child’s learning styles and abilities were addressed.
Fostered meaningful relationships with students, teachers, staff, and parents.
Qualification Highlights
Proficiency with Caterease software and Microsoft Office products, and use of social media for promoting events and communicating with clients.
Exceptional communicator with demonstrated success building relationships, strong problem solving abilities, and a keen customer needs assessment aptitude.
Comprehensive understanding of all aspects of catering and events.
Creative and current with event trends.
Education
Columbus College of Arts and Design, Columbus, OH, September 1988 – June 1991