Liz Guzman
Director of Administration at The Paramount Group Chicago- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Food Safety Manager Certification (FSMC)
ServSafe -
ServSafe Allergens
ServSafe Certified
Experience
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The Paramount Group Chicago
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United States
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Hospitality
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director of Administration
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May 2023 - Present
Oversight of Accounting, Payroll, HR and IT administration.
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Culinary Administrator and Project Manager
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Oct 2022 - May 2023
Implementation, training and management of Inventory software. Support culinary, restaurant and operations team during monthly inventory process. Oversight of recipe database development with culinary executives. Process payments and sales reports for all divisions of the company. Support IT and HR department with processes and training.
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Crepes a Latte
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United States
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Advertising Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior Event Operations Manager
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Jul 2021 - Oct 2022
Create training modules to enhance the skills of our team members, part time and full time. Create and support the training tools for our Supervisors and Hospitality Managers to ensure excellent service on the tradeshow floor. Collaborate with fellow Senior Managers to better the company processes and lines of communication. Report on key department metrics to the Executive team weekly and monthly to support company growth.
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Special Project Manager
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Jul 2019 - Jul 2021
Develop and implement key hospitality recruiting, operations and training programs. Work with leadership team on high priority projects that support the company's product development, new product launches and on-going hospitality standards.
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Lupus Society of Illinois
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Special Events Manager
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Mar 2018 - Jul 2019
Manage all logistics for the four annual walks throughout the Chicagoland area. Liaison for the LSI Junior Board. Manager the LSI Charity Runner program. Manage all logistics for the four annual walks throughout the Chicagoland area. Liaison for the LSI Junior Board. Manager the LSI Charity Runner program.
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Food for Thought
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Egypt
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E-learning
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Project Manager
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Apr 2016 - Mar 2018
Completed total project management of new POS technology for Dining Service division. Completed a company wide roll out and implementation of Compeat with the Controller. Build and implemented a Waste Management tracking system for the Dining Service Division. Project managed opening of new Dining Service locations and management training.
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District Manager
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Apr 2013 - Apr 2016
Financial and Client relation oversight of 6 locations Direct and indirect supervision of 7 managers and 65 hourly employees Divisional field support for Accounting and IT Divisional Back Office Trainer
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General Manager
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Mar 2010 - Apr 2013
Complete account responsibility-Financial, HR, IT, Client Relations Direct oversight of 1 manager and 10 hourly employees Plan and execute bi-annual Catering Showcases – multiple locations Conduct monthly and quarterly client financial reviews
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Assistant General Manager
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Jul 2008 - Mar 2010
Complete back office responsibility Fully accountable for all aspects of on-site catering execution Manage Front of House café operation- directly supervise 14 hourly employees
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Catering Manager
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Sep 2005 - Jul 2008
Increased overall catering sales by successfullly executing event details, proper billing and customer satisfaction. Successfully executed all major events for a University client - ranging from picnics for 1000 to holiday events for 2000
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Education
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2001 - 2005
Loyola University Chicago
B.A, Sociology -
Moraine Valley Community College
Meeting Planning Certificate, Meeting and Event Planning
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