Catering Sales Manager OR Administrative Assistant
Resume:
Maryann Cevene
Paramus, New Jersey 07652
Profile
Proven performer with effective combination of customer relations, business development, event planning and organization.
Core Competencies
- Extensive customer relation experience planning and executing corporate, social and fundraising events.
- Committed to quality service and client satisfaction.
- Expert in account management, creative problem solving, and contract negotiations.
- Demonstrated organizational and administrative skills in handling a multitude of events simultaneously.
- Consistently meet deadlines to ensure all event details are communicated to essential internal departments.
Professional Experience
01/88 to 03/04 World Yacht, Inc. – New York, NY
Banquet Sales Manager – 04/93 to 03/04
- Responsible for $1 million + annually in Catering Sales for corporate, social, fundraising and association events of up to 500 guests held on board fleet of five luxury yachts in New York Harbor.
- Handled all aspects of planning and executing events including site inspections, banquet contract, menu development, room design, and vendor negotiations for music, entertainment, photography, audio/visual and decorations.
- Responsible for all financial transactions from initial deposit to final payment.
- Successfully maintained repeat business through dedicated account management and positive customer relations.
Banquet Service Coordinator – 01/88 to 04/93
- Interacted with a multitude of clients in planning all pertinent details of their events.
- Responsible for menu development, vendor negotiations and room design.
- Responsible for final payment on all events.
- Planned events of up to 1,500 guests aboard World Yacht’s New Yorker from initial launch in 1989 until her decommission in 1993.
- Promoted to Banquet Sales Manager in 1993.
11/80 to 12/87 Ritz-Carlton Hotel, New York, NY
Food and Beverage Administrative Assistant
- Administrative responsibilities included interfacing with all Food and Beverage Departments: Restaurant, Catering, Room Service, Chef’s Office and Back of the House.
- Provided Sales Support utilizing proficient communication, interpersonal and organizational skills.
- Assisted Catering Department in Manager’s absence by meeting with clients to discuss menu and event planning.
Education
Herbert H. Lehman College, Bronx, NY – 2 years
Mother Cabrini High School, New York, NY
Regents Diploma
Career Enhancements
- Proficient in Delphi Reservation System and Microsoft Word.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Excel, Windows and Power Point.
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