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Jim Jenkins

Director of Catering and Conference S... at <span class="not-italic font-text_font lg:text-[18px] text-[16px] font-bold claimed">Sandpearl Resort and Opal Sands Resort</span>
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Jim Jenkins is a seasoned hospitality executive with 9 years of experience in hotel management, catering, and event planning, holding leadership positions at top resorts and hotels, including Director of Catering and Conference Services at Salamander Hotels & Resorts and The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company LLC.
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Tampa, Florida, United States, US
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  • Hospitality
  • Hospitality Industry
  • Hotels
  • Hotel Management
  • Catering
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Jim Jenkins is a seasoned hospitality executive with over two decades of experience driving revenue growth, managing high-profile events, and delivering exceptional guest experiences. As Director of Catering and Conference Services at Sandpearl Resort and Opal Sands Resort, he spearheaded departmental operations, standards, and revenue goals, resulting in a 97% revenue increase in six months. Jenkins has also held leadership positions at Salamander Hotels & Resorts, The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, LLC, and Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club, where he consistently exceeded revenue targets and earned industry recognition. His expertise spans hotel management, event planning, and food and beverage operations, making him a sought-after expert in the hospitality industry.

Experience

  • Sandpearl Resort and Opal Sands Resort
    • Clearwater Beach Florida
    • Director of Catering and Conference Services
      • May 2015 - Present
      • Clearwater Beach Florida
  • Salamander Hotels & Resorts
    • Salamander Resort & Spa Middleburg, VA
    • Director of Catering & Convention Services
      • Apr 2014 - Dec 2014
      • Salamander Resort & Spa Middleburg, VA

      Director of Catering &amp; Conference Services Established departmental operations, standards, operating policies/procedures, and revenue goals for this benchmark property that opened August 2013. Built and coached team of 6 direct reports and 3 contractors. Maintained SOPs for corporate/franchis...

  • Creative Events Partners
    • Charlotte, North Carolina
    • Managing Partner
      • Aug 2004 - Apr 2014
      • Charlotte, North Carolina

      Hospitality Executive | Managing PartnerFull-service corporate/special event production firm specializing in innovative design and concepts, venue transformation, and event management.Accelerated revenues and profit by taking the reins on creative proposals and account management while coordinati...

  • The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company LLC
    • San Juan, PR and Half Moon Bay CA
    • Director of Catering and Conference Services
      • 2000 - 2004
      • San Juan, PR and Half Moon Bay CA

      THE RITZ-CARLTON HOTEL COMPANY, LLC, HALF MOON BAY, CA, 2000-2004Hospitality Executive | Director, Catering &amp; Conference ServicesAssumed Executive Committee role, maximizing event and catering revenues through staff restructuring/support, sales/marketing strategies, and building on the compan...

  • Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club
    • Durham, NC
    • Director of Catering Services
      • 1998 - 2000
      • Durham, NC

      Hospitality Executive | Director, Catering ServicesSpearheaded all catering functions and managed Executive Conference Center containing 10,000-sq.-ft. of flexible event space with $4M in annual F&amp;B revenue. Directed primary sales efforts, including menu planning, agenda setting, and hotel me...

  • Maritz McGettigan
    • Philadelphia, PA
    • Account Director
      • 1997 - 1998
      • Philadelphia, PA

      Hospitality Executive | Account Director Profitably managed client relationships and events. Led cross-functional project teams to execute client strategy for product launches, sales incentives, user conferences, and symposiums.

  • Regency Events Inc.
    • Ft. Lauderdale FL
    • Director of Operations
      • 1995 - 1997
      • Ft. Lauderdale FL

      Hospitality Executive | Director of Operations Expanded business, generating new accounts with Motorola, Neiman Marcus, Hatteras Yachts, JPMorgan Chase, Morgan Keegan, Sun Trust Bank and the Florida Marlins, Panthers, and Miami Dolphins sport franchises for this premier South Florida catering and...

  • Turnberry Isle
    • Conference Services
      • 1991 - 1996
  • Hyatt Regency Pier 66 Resort and Marina
    • Conference Services
      • 1987 - 1991

Education

  • NORTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY, Raleigh, NC

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