Catering / events management

Focus of Interest: CATERING / EVENTS MANAGEMENT

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

University of San Diego - San Diego, CA

DIRECTOR OF CATERING 2000-PRESENT

- Lead creative planning, execution and quality control for all banquets and catering events including costing using well-developed prioritizing and goal-setting skills

- Coordinate all function details and menus while controlling expenditures to meet budget and time constraints

- Provide prompt response to inquiries and ensure efficient operation of all catered events to guarantee the highest level of customer satisfaction

- Identify all operational needs and implement necessary cost-effective solutions for any emergency situations such as product shortages or equipment failures

- Utilize strong leadership skills, often under highly stressful situations, to direct kitchen and operations staff to ensure maximum productivity and first-rate client service

- Spearhead sales and marketing efforts; work collaboratively with internal and external clients on events from 3 to 1200 guests, generating sales valued at $2,075,000 in 2008

- Direct all budget development, analysis, and management concerning banquets and catering resulting in increased sales by 260% and profits by almost 500% in eight years

- Efficiently manage numerous events of more than 100 guests in multiple locations on a daily, weekly, and monthly timeframe

Pasta La Vista Restaurant - San Diego, CA

OWNER/OPERATOR 1995-1999

PastaBravo Restaurants - Irvine, CA

DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS 1990-1994

Rusty Pelican Restaurants - Irvine, CA

GENERAL MANAGER 1980-1989

EDUCATION

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN AGRICULTURAL AND MANAGERIAL ECONOMICS

University of California, Davis - Davis, CA

National Association of College and University Food Service

The Special Event Education Certificate - 2009

Catersource Education Certificate - 2008

National Conference Education Certificate - 2005

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATION AND HONORS

National Association of College and University Food Service

1st Place Catering Special Event - 2004

Grand Prize Catering Special Event - 2002

SALES AND PROFIT SUCCESS

Year Sales Profit

2009 $2,300,000 $240,000

2008 $2,075,000 $191,000

2007 $2,012,000 $183,000

2006 $1,835,000 $172,000

2005 $1,656,000 $164,000

2004 $1,619,000 $152,000

2003 $1,480,500 $148,000

2002 $1,193,000 $140,000

2001 $1,000,495 $79,800

2000 $858,000 $48,600

CLIENT RECOMMENDATIONS

Thanks to the amazing work of Jeff’s team. We had a great dinner and received many compliments from families. The organization was perfect, the staff was courteous and well-organized, and the food was right on target. The catering has done such an impressive job and made the event so successful.

Brent Wakefield

Director, Office of Parent Relations

University of San Diego

Thank you so much for all of your hard work that you spent on my reception. All of the guests told me how wonderful the food, beverages, service, and decor was. My fellow judges have told me that was one of the best they can remember.

Judge Evan Kirvin

Thank you again to you and your great staff for taking care of us at the football banquet. You guys are amazing and we really appreciate it!

Janet Engelman

Administrative Assistant-Football

University of San Diego

Many thanks to you and your staff for the wonderful job you all did at our meeting.

Everything was served on time, was presented beautifully, and was delicious!

Looking forward to working with you again.

Michele R. McDougal

Financial Planning Association of San Diego

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