Sales & Events Manager

Lily A. Cohen

**** ******** **** *****, ***** Church VA 22041 ■ 703-***-**** ■ **********@*****.***

https://www.linkedin.com/in/lilyacohen/

Professional Profile

Over the past 12 years, Lily Cohen has developed a diverse set of managerial experience including events management and accounting skills.

Microsoft Office proficiency

Salesforce proficiency

QuickBooks proficiency

Problem solving skills

Works well independently or with others

Relevant Work History

Jan 2016 – Present

Morton’s The Steakhouse, Bethesda, MD

Sales & Events Manager

Negotiate, coordinate and execute all special event contracts and banquet event orders

Coordinate any AV and any outside vendor needs

Prospect any new business through Boolean Searches, LinkedIn, Hotel Conferences, Washington Business Journal

Put together promotional events for local apartment buildings, wine dinners or other tasting events

Maintain a relationship with the local concierge’s and host them for small receptions

Put together Top & Target Accounts to keep track of and reach out for business

Create an annual budget to reach quarterly and annually

October 2020 – Present

Spider Kelly’s, Arlington [Clarendon], VA

Bartender & Server, Friday & Saturday nights

August 2015 – July 2020 [Business closed permanently due to COVID-19] Eighteenth Street Lounge, Washington, DC

Bartender, Friday & Saturday nights, typically ringing $5,300-$8,500 in sales in my bar alone plus service bar

Oct 2014 – May 2016 [Left due to more shifts at Eighteenth Street Lounge] Bracket Room, Arlington, VA

Bartender, Saturday & Sunday brunch

July 2013 – December 2015 [Left due to new work endeavor with Morton’s] MXDC, Washington, DC

Events & Administrative Manager

Execute all events, payroll, bookkeeping, social media, advertisements, and floor management.

Design & create menus, update POS system, maintain website.

Negotiate, coordinate and execute all special event contracts.

Greeting and creating a rapport with customers and assisting in issue resolution

Balance cash with end of day report and prepare deposit

Produce a P&L for the end of each month

February 2011 – March 2014 [Left due to business closing]

Modern, Washington, DC

General Manager

Complete inventory, ordering, accounting and payroll responsibilities

Perform employee checkouts and complete end of day paperwork

Balance cash with end of day report and prepare deposit

Coordinate and plan new events with promoters

Maintain and update website and other social media websites

Bartender, cocktail waitress, floor manager.

January 2009 –July 2013

Panache Restaurant, McLean, VA

Director of Events

Plan and market holidays, promotions, and special events

Negotiate, coordinate, execute, and manage event contracts

Manager

Perform training, payroll, and inventory duties.

Maintain accounts payables using Quick Books

Greeting and creating a rapport with customers and assisting in issue resolution

Maintain and update the website, social media websites, menu & promotional offers.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Biology

Stetson University, DeLand, FL

August 2005 – December 2008

Incomplete, changed major.

Bachelor of Science, Business Administration

Northern Virginia Community College, Annandale, VA January 2009 - Present

Still in progress, put on hold.

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