Holly Cranford
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Event Manager
Experience
I have over 7 years of Food and Beverage experience, from both catering and management. I have strong leadership skills with a team centered focus. I have been able to effectively lead diverse teams across the Triangle area. My work history is as follows-
Rocky Top Catering
Blue Zone Supervisor/ Event Manager- July 2021-Present
Comfortable managing large events, such as corporate functions, athletic functions, and more. Able to communicate effectively and positively with sales managers, venue managers, owners, culinary team and event staff. I worked at The Blue Zone for all UNC athletics home basketball and football games during 2022. I have built a good rapport with the Rams Club members and UNC Hospitality staff. I love working with diverse groups that have a strong commitment to the community and want to further my career in a corporate environment.
City Barbeque
Catering Lead/ Shift Leader Raleigh- June 2018-July 2021
Effective communicator with teammates and vendors, fostering positive relationships. While at City BBQ I was a part of the Raleigh Team and Raleigh Metro Catering team which have consistently been in the top 3 out of 55 stores to reach their P&L. I am highly organized and motivated. Serve Safe Certified March 2021.
Aspludh Trees
Equipment Manager- January 2017-June 2018
I performed in an administrative role, organizing and maintaining employee files. Activating Wex Cards so drivers could get fuel. Contacting employees to maintain current licenses. Updating data in Excel. Working with General Foremen to maintain equipment records and keeping vehicle inspections, tags and registrations up to date. Reporting customer complaints to the General Foremen, and tracking vehicle activity when necessary.
WakeMed- Raleigh Campus December 2009- November 2015
Registered Nurse on a fast-paced MedSurg floor. Nurse preceptor, training UNC and Barton Nursing Students. Able to communicate effectively with other health care professionals regarding patient care. Trained in ACLS and step-down nursing care. Able to delegate when appropriate. Certified to administer Peritoneal Dialysis. Delivered effective, yet caring and compassionate patient care.
Education
Wake Tech Community College- Associates Degree in Nursing 2009
NC State University 1999-2002- Started degree in Business Management
Professional References
Alex Poole- RTC EM/Realtor/Mom
Carol Sasseen- Director of Corporate Sales
Tim Zombeck- Market Leader for City Barbeque Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill
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