Karen Barrett
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Experience
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Trader Joe's
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United States
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Retail
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700 & Above Employee
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Manager
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أكتوبر 2016 - - الحالي
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Office Organization Specialist
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مارس 2016 - - الحالي
Organize and streamline office and operationsAssist with client inquiries, orders and daily operations Organize and streamline office and operationsAssist with client inquiries, orders and daily operations
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Interlachen Country Club
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United States
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Hospitality
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director of Catering and Special Events
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أبريل 2014 - مارس 2016
Responsible for all aspects of catering and special events including sales, planning and event execution of small to high-profile/large-scale social and corporate eventsCollaborate with chefs, banquet managers and clients in arranging and implementing seamless operations of highly successful functionsExceeded annual sales projections by 18% and achieved sales 14% year on yearClient-centric approach, exceptionally well-organized and practiced in conducting business at the highest level of professionalismSuccessfully directed and implemented two new software systems: Social Tables and Jonas Activity Management Lead weekly team meetings sharing key information resulting in positive event outcomesDevelop floor plans, seating assignments and design tasteful decorNegotiate and contracts with outside vendors, including florists, party rental companies and audiovisual vendors
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Aramark
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United States
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Hospitality
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700 & Above Employee
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Catering Director
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سبتمبر 2006 - أبريل 2014
Interim Catering Operations Director - Overseeing both catering sales and operations fromAugust 2012 through January 2013Oversee catering sales operations including booking deliveries, athletic suite food and beverage, weddings and special events, selecting and costing menu items, pricing and equipment rental with over 6.6 million dollars in sales annuallyIncrease catering on campus share of spend 5% (64% to 69%)Supervise a team of four full-time event coordinators: Achieve high standards of performance through clear communication and supportive team interactions. Assist with hiring, complete performance reviews and initiating pay increasesCoordinate activities with other internal departments, lead team management meetingsInterface with vendor and key service users within client organizationPlan and implement strategic sales processExternal customer relations
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Education
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Bethel University
Bachelor’s Degree