CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

S. SAMI HUSSAINI

Highly Reputable and Experienced Hospitality Industry Professional

• 30+ years of management,

hospitality, and customer

service experience.

• 15 times Marriot Recognized

Employee of the Month.

• 20+ Golden Key and

Customer Recognitions

• Leading over 200+

attendee banquet events,

including trade shows,

conferences, weddings,

political ceremonies, and

other high-volume banquet

events

• Ability to perform cross-

departmental coordination

to ensure optimal banquet

success

• Understanding of hospitality

management best

practices

SKILLS

• Banquet Functions

• Customer Service

• Guest Service

• Food Service

• Service Standards

• Positive Attitude

• High Volume

• Staff leadership

• Team member

development

• Dietary restriction

compliance

WORK EXPERIENCE

Marriot, Wardman Park – Banquet Captain (1998 – 2021)

• Responsible for the execution of events from beginning to end.

• Successfully delivered 200+ major events including Presidential Inauguration Ball, Industry conferences, trade shows, weddings, political ceremonies, and other various high-volume events.

• Communicated with venue personnel to coordinate event logistics for events 200 – 10,000 guests.

• Organized and executed set up plus break down of the specific event and location, by delegating duties and coordinating with the employees assigned to the event.

• Managed pre-function meetings with servers to ensure smooth, efficient service, assigns server stations and coordinates the timing of courses with the kitchen personnel.

• Ensured event delivery was up to par and met all of Marriott's Gold Standard requirements.

• Inspired staff by example and Innovative Influence setting a new bar for others to follow.

• Distributed action plan and provided supervision and leadership by motivating staff to perform job duties in an effective and enthusiastic manner.

Marriot, Orlando World Center – Banquet Captain (1997 – 1998)

• Managed the high-end banquet events of Fortune 500 corporate clients, weddings, charity fundraisers and other events; up to 15,000 guests.

• Coordinated all aspects of events, managed inventory, and supervised staff of up to 200+ employees per event.

• Planned/Coordinated all food and beverage displays.

• Checked room set-up before function start time to ensure Banquet Event Order directions are properly followed including table drapes, silverware setting, napkins and centerpieces. Ensured cleanliness of linen, silverware, glassware and public areas.

• Maintained excellent client relationships. Successfully managed guests' requests, questions, and complaints. Marriot, Crystal Gateway – Banquet Captain (1988 – 1997) Charlie’s Restaurant – Co-owner/Manager (1981 – 1988) CONTACT

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