Katie M. Witte
Minneapolis MN 55413 *******@*****.***
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SUMMARY
Manager with strong project management, leadership, and communication skills used to collaborate with internal partners and clients to execute strategic company objectives.
EXPERIENCE
Senior Catering Sales Coordinator Dec. 2008-Current
Aramark, University of Minnesota
Build relationships with key clients via daily communication
Collaborate with cross functional team to plan and execute catered events
Supervise events, including pro and collegiate sporting events, to ensure proper execution and client satisfaction
Develop innovative menus
Utilize custom software solutions to schedule and track events
Optimize and maintain organizational strategy for office documentation
Train and Supervise Catering Sales Coordinator
Research and establish guidelines for uniform event service throughout the sales office.
Serve Safe Certified
Assistant Food Service Director July, 2008-Dec. 2008
Aramark, University of Minnesota
Established and maintained systems and procedures for the daily operations of Comstock Cafeteria, University of Minnesota
Managed ordering, receiving, storing, preparation and serving of food and related products
Coordinated and supervised personnel to drive production, merchandising, quality, and cost control
Led training for both new and current employees to increase efficiency and align to quality standards
Scheduled staffing for daily operations, utilizing Kronos
Ensured compliance for regulatory sanitation and safety levels
Conducted routine inventory of supply in order to maintain peak operation
Developed and executed menus for students and faculties
Maintained proper records to comply with ARAMARK and government standards.
Student Manager August, 2005- April, 2008
Einstein Brother Bagels
Managed 20 student workers in daily activities including the evaluation and discipline of employees
Participated in the interviewing and hiring process of new employees
Conducted new hire and continuous improvement training
Created and maintained active list of student rotational work schedule
Led inventory assessments to maintain optimal operating efficiency
EDUCATION
Grand Valley State University; September 2004 – May, 2008
Allendale, MI
Bachelor of Science in Psychology
REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST