Debra Diane Richter
Cincinnati, Ohio 45252
debbierichter002 @ gmail.com
ELEGANT FARE és eos e+e eee-2008-2013
Cincinnati's Premier Catering Corporation wi ith 75 million i in annual sales
Event and Wedding Specialist — Sell, create, develop and execute all aspects of events sold for an off-
site catering organization. Oversee the operations, service and culinary team on our individual events
sold. Cold Calls, Networking Events and Building Client Relationships were the primary focus. Secured
five (5) catering contracts with prestigious venues to be the exclusive or preferred caterer.
Venues: Newport Aquarium, Green Acres Art Center, Stir (Cincinnati), ADC (Art Design Corporation)
and Laurel Court. Events include: Mercy Health VIP Gala, St. Ursula Gala, Mercy High School
Fundraiser Auction, Western Southern Tennis Tournament, Hollywood Casino VIP Fireworks Riverfront.
THE KROGER CORPORATION (Chef’s Choice Catering)... esc0e-20 00-020 estes 1998- 2008
Full service, off-site catering corporation with $2.8 million in annual sales
Catering Sales Manager- Direct all day-to-day operations of Chef’s Choice Catering, an off-site catering
organization, with primary focus on sales, marketing and business growth. Oversee the planning,
organization, and execution of all events—from catering to rentals and entertainment. Administer annual
budget and manage all accounting functions including payroll, A/R and A/P, and invoicing.
Events include: Kroger Senior Gold Classic, Cincinnati Horticulture Society Annual Flower & Garden
Show, Cincinnati Olympics 2012, Dayton Air Show, Tallstacks, The Extreme Home Makeover, US Bank
Arena, Riverbend, and ATP Tennis Championship.
SURF CINCINNATI WATERPARK, INC. 220222022. 0.2.22 22 00 ce cee cee ee eee eee eee eee eee =e» 1988-1998
Amusement park and entertainment complex
Harbour Club General Manager, et al. (1994-1998)- While maintaining full accountability as general
manager of Harbour Club, assigned positions as Waterpark Group Sales Manager and Marketing Manager
of Waterpark and Fun City Family Entertainment Center.
¢ Managed all advertising and promotional activities; purchased all radio, television and
print advertising; designed all copy for commercials (both radio and television).
¢ Re-built sales of picnics and corporate park buy-outs up to $700,000 annually
¢ Other duties under Harbour Club General Manager and Group Sales Manager detailed
below.
Directed all day-to-day operations of Harbour Club (a full package service banquet facility) with focus on
sales and marketing. Oversaw all operations of events to include planning and all accounting functions
including payroll, invoicing, A/R and A/P/
Events included: Bridal Shows, Wedding Receptions, Sports Banquets, Holiday Parties, etc.
Harbour Club Manager (1991 to 1992)
Group Sales Manager, Waterpark (1998-1991)
Group Sales Representative, Waterpark (1988-1989)
Education
Business Administration and Accounting (1976-1980)
University of Cincinnati; Cincinnati, Ohio
References Available Upon Request
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