Experience

Jay's Catering Company

• United States
• Events Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director Of Sales

  • Dec 2018 - Present

  Manage company sales in excess of $13M annually Interview, hire, train, manage, and support catering & venue sales team members to ensure they are aligned with company objectives and sales goals Assisted in the opening of all Jay's portfolio venues Develop sales at venues both inside & beyond the Jay's portfolio Build and execute business development plans Aid in creation of custom menus & client event proposals Oversee venue calendars and catering event… Show more Manage company sales in excess of $13M annually Interview, hire, train, manage, and support catering & venue sales team members to ensure they are aligned with company objectives and sales goals Assisted in the opening of all Jay's portfolio venues Develop sales at venues both inside & beyond the Jay's portfolio Build and execute business development plans Aid in creation of custom menus & client event proposals Oversee venue calendars and catering event calendar Participate routinely in operations meetings to ensure smooth function of events Facilitate catering orders and small private events via Ellie's Table café Execute tasting & open house events ServeSafe Food Handler certified

• Event Specialist

  • Jul 2014 - Dec 2018

  Executed over 200 weddings and large special events Managed personal sales in excess of $1.5M annually Updated infrastructure for large accounts to streamline services, including onsite services for utility facility with sales of $500k annually Developed & maintained relationships with event vendors & venues to create a professional network Created custom catering proposals & menus for weddings, social events, & corporate events Participated in weekly operations meetings to… Show more Executed over 200 weddings and large special events Managed personal sales in excess of $1.5M annually Updated infrastructure for large accounts to streamline services, including onsite services for utility facility with sales of $500k annually Developed & maintained relationships with event vendors & venues to create a professional network Created custom catering proposals & menus for weddings, social events, & corporate events Participated in weekly operations meetings to ensure successful event execution Communicated effectively and professionally with all clients Built & strengthened relationships with large corporate clients Approached all events in a detail oriented manner Multitasked and managed time efficiently to meet all deadlines ServeSafe Food Handler certified



Cornerstone OnDemand

• United States
• Software Development
• 700 & Above Employee

• Event Marketing Intern

  • Oct 2012 - May 2014

  Manage marketing team budget. Contact hotels for RFPs. Coordinate trade shows, local live events. Manage events on-site. Register attendees for events. Manage swag and marketing materials. Various marketing-related responsibilities.



Loyola Marymount University

• Event Management, College of Business Administration

  • Feb 2011 - May 2014

  Manage panelists, guests, media. Supervise events: manage sound, lighting, seating guests.



Feast on This

• Catering Assistant

  • May 2011 - Aug 2011

  Set up venues. Served clients and guests. Interacted with customers.



Evonexus

• Event Intern

  • Jan 2010 - Aug 2010

  Planned quarterly events: lunch for 50, with employees, sponsors, and board members. Coordinated tour for mayor of San Diego (welcome, prepare companies, interact with press). Spoke to large groups on company overview and goals.