Experience

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  Marketlab

  • Caledonia, Michigan, United States

  • Executive Administrative Assistant

    • May 2023 - Apr 2024
    • Caledonia, Michigan, United States

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  Battle Creek Country Club

  • Battle Creek, Michigan

  • Event Sales Coordinator

    • Nov 2019 - Dec 2022
    • Battle Creek, Michigan

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  County Seat Restaurant & Lounge

  • Hastings, Michigan

  • Managing Partner | Banquet and Catering Director

    • Jun 1983 - Dec 2018
    • Hastings, Michigan

    • Efficiently and successfully managed a full-service restaurant for 20+ years• Effectively procured and managed more than 150 banquets, private parties, off premise catering, and special events a year, consulting with clients, communicated needs with staff, kept detailed files, and always followed up• Helped design and establish costs for house, banquet and catering menus ensuring compliance within operational budgets• Cultivated strong relationships with local business leaders and engaged and collaborated with community based organizations• Passionately supported the buying local movement and kept up with current trends• Successfully managed, coached and supervised teams of employees• Developed, organized and implemented community and business events promoting on social media o Achieved an Outstanding Chamber Business Member award from Barry County Chamber of Commerce for initiating and managing new town evento Initiated and managed numerous successful community and business events…Girls Night Out, Jefferson Street Pub Crawl, Taste Bud Appreciation, Beer Dinners, Wine Dinners, Martini Dinners, Beer Bus Tour, Spirited Dinner, More Than a Bridal Showo Televised several times promoting events, locally sourcing and business establishmento Asked to speak on local sourcing, restaurant etiquette, history of business establishment, etc.