Patricia Hanford
San Mateo, California, *****
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Objective
Seeking a food preparation position in a busy environment to generate amazing customer satisfaction
Summary of Qualifications
Dedicated. motivated manager with creative problem solving abilities coupled with multi-tasking, staff development, sales, marketing, and customer service experience. Expertise in prioritizing work load, meeting deadlines and producing results beyond expectations.
Analyzed Customers Executive Chef Detail oriented
Accounting in Quickbooks Negotiation skills Employee training
Generated inventory control Computer competent Team leader, player
Employment History
Hanford’s Catering, Sierra Foothills, Colfax CA Feb 2003 to Dec 2011
www.hanfordscatering.com
Owner & General Manager
Founded and developed successful off site catering company
Generated $250,000 in yearly sales
Developed sales customer presentation to customize desired needs
Established product inventory system to insure freshness and quantity control
Decreased cost of goods thru smart purchasing
Developed staff multi tasking training program
Monitored product development to keep up with latest trends
Controlled event coordination to customized needs of clients
Developed on-line web site and web advertising
Implemented accounting practice for detailed profit & loss analysis
Developed vendor and supplier relations
Enforced Human Resources Laws and Health Department regulations
Acquired knowledge of construction, design and maintenance of commercial kitchen
PC and Mac literacy in Excel, Word, Publisher, Powerpoint
Panetta’s Catering, Campbell CA Jan 1998 to Dec 2002
Catering company specializing in corporate events
Catering Manager and Sales Manager
Responsible for establishing new venue locations
Generating $500,000 annual event sales
Monitored and training of event staff
Orchestrated trade show coordination and set up
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Additional Relevant Experiences
Sodexho Site Manager
San Jose Symphony Office Manager
San Jose Chamber Music Society Grant Writing
Apple Computer Administrative Assistant
Ophthalmic Technician San Jose Medical Group
Children’s Home Society Fund raising
Western Day Camps Owner, General Manager
Education
Bachelors Degree equivalent based on 10 years experience in Business Management
L.A. Harbor Junior College, Wilmington CA
West Valley College, Saratoga CA
General Ed and Marketing Classes
Andon Medical Assistant College, Long Beach California
Certificate
ServSafe