Experience

Saint Louis Club

• United States
• Hospitality
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Catering Director

  • Feb 2017 - Present

  -Menu planning and event development with Club Members and clients in CSG, CRM, and Club Essentials.-Answer/return phone calls and walk in inquiries regarding Private Events. -Responsible for booking private rooms for Club Members and guests. -Provide property tours to existing and potential clients/Members.-Prepare BEOs and Catering documents.-Contact and book entertainment for Private Events. -Supervise all weekend events 100 persons and over.-Plan and execute weddings and receptions on property.-Provide Board of Directors and House Committee with Club reports. -Prepare and present information to Board of Directors and House Committee directly associated with the Catering Department.-Responsible for coordinating all rental equipment with outside vendors for Club needs.-Attend and participate in Club committees- Executive Committee, Strategic Planning Committee-Collaborated with Marketing Department and outside vendors on new Wedding and Catering materials. - Collaborate with Director of Facility Operations to ensure all event set up is accurate and done in timely fashion.



Hollywood Casino St. Louis

• United States
• Entertainment Providers
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Sales Manager

  • Apr 2016 - Feb 2017

  -Solicited new and existing accounts to meet/exceed revenue goals. -Prepared detailed and accurate proposals, contracts, and event orders for customers in Delphi.-Prepared internal booking reports and file maintenance.-Conducted site tours to potential and existing clients.-Produced accurate floorplans for all events using Delphi.-Assisted the Director of Sales in strategic development to attract new business and events.-Participated in weekly BEO meetings and management sales meetings. -Collaborated and communicated with other departments within the hotel and casino to ensure quality service to all guests. -Attended community, social, and networking meetings/events to represent and promote Hollywood Casino.-Maintained effective working relationships with the St. Louis CVC, Maryland Heights CVB, area hotels, service providers, and MPI St. Louis Chapter.-Managed travel and entertainment expenses and submitted reports on a timely basis.-Learned MGC regulations as they pertained to the hotel, conference center and casino patrons/events.-Participated in a wide variety of manager activities/events on the property and in the community.

• Catering Coordinator

  • Sep 2011 - Apr 2016

  -Menu planning and event development with Club Members and clients.-Answer/return phone calls and walk in inquiries regarding Private Events. -Responsible for booking private rooms for Club Members and guests. -Responsible for editing all Catering documents/ event materials. -Contact and book entertainment for Private Events. -Supervise all weekday events 100 persons and over. -Menu planning and event development with Club Members and clients.-Answer/return phone calls and walk in inquiries regarding Private Events. -Responsible for booking private rooms for Club Members and guests. -Responsible for editing all Catering documents/ event materials. -Contact and book entertainment for Private Events. -Supervise all weekday events 100 persons and over.



Forest Hills Country Club

• Hospitality
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Event Operations Manager

  • 2009 - 2011

  - Responsible for the development and creation of all Member Events from start to finish. - Accountable for the day to day operations of all events on site.- Responsible for assignments of all event servers.- Created marketing/promotional materials for Member Events. - In charge of set up and break down of events. - Locate and hire all entertainment on club premises. - Responsible for hiring and staff scheduling.

• Captain

  • 2009 - 2009

  - In charge of server assignments for the dining room. - Responsible for the day to day functions of the dining room. - Accountable for the opening/closing duties of the dining room and Clubhouse. - Responsible for closing out computers and filling out all managerial paperwork. - Facilitated small- medium sized events