Maeron Isknder
Guest Relations Manager and Private Event Coordinator at Kinship - Metier- Claim this Profile
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English Native or bilingual proficiency
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Amharic Native or bilingual proficiency
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Experience
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Kinship - Metier
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United States
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Restaurants
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1 - 100 Employee
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Guest Relations Manager and Private Event Coordinator
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Mar 2022 - Present
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Union Square Hospitality Group
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United States
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Restaurants
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300 - 400 Employee
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Maitre D
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Nov 2019 - Mar 2022
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Cole Haan
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United States
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Retail
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700 & Above Employee
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Keyholder
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Oct 2019 - Jan 2020
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Bar Bolonat
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New York, NY
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Maitre D
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Jan 2015 - Feb 2016
My duties as Maître D' included reviewing reservations on Open Table for new and existing guests as well as VIPs; providing an efficient check in experience; making sure guest were greeted upon arrival and satisfied upon departure; informing the kitchen and servers of any special requests and accommodations. My duties as Maître D' included reviewing reservations on Open Table for new and existing guests as well as VIPs; providing an efficient check in experience; making sure guest were greeted upon arrival and satisfied upon departure; informing the kitchen and servers of any special requests and accommodations.
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Marcus Samuelsson Group
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United States
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Food and Beverage Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Maitre D
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Jan 2011 - Sep 2015
I was responsible for reviewing the reservation list for new and existing guests as well as VIPs and making note of any special accommodations; communicating notable VIPs, special arrangements and a cover count as well as a plan of action for the evening to the staff during the preshift meeting; ensuring an efficient check in experience for guests as well as guest satisfaction upon arrival and departure in a high pace, high volume environment; plotting tables throughout the evening for both… Show more I was responsible for reviewing the reservation list for new and existing guests as well as VIPs and making note of any special accommodations; communicating notable VIPs, special arrangements and a cover count as well as a plan of action for the evening to the staff during the preshift meeting; ensuring an efficient check in experience for guests as well as guest satisfaction upon arrival and departure in a high pace, high volume environment; plotting tables throughout the evening for both reservations and walk ins; maintaining a lively atmosphere in the dining room and bar area; informing the kitchen and servers of any special accommodations; assigned responsibilities to hosts, etc Show less I was responsible for reviewing the reservation list for new and existing guests as well as VIPs and making note of any special accommodations; communicating notable VIPs, special arrangements and a cover count as well as a plan of action for the evening to the staff during the preshift meeting; ensuring an efficient check in experience for guests as well as guest satisfaction upon arrival and departure in a high pace, high volume environment; plotting tables throughout the evening for both… Show more I was responsible for reviewing the reservation list for new and existing guests as well as VIPs and making note of any special accommodations; communicating notable VIPs, special arrangements and a cover count as well as a plan of action for the evening to the staff during the preshift meeting; ensuring an efficient check in experience for guests as well as guest satisfaction upon arrival and departure in a high pace, high volume environment; plotting tables throughout the evening for both reservations and walk ins; maintaining a lively atmosphere in the dining room and bar area; informing the kitchen and servers of any special accommodations; assigned responsibilities to hosts, etc Show less
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CreativeDrive / Fashion and Beauty
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United States
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Media Production
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1 - 100 Employee
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Stylist Assistant
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Oct 2014 - Apr 2015
My duties as a stylist assistant consisted of reviewing the garments and looks provided by the client; organizing and steaming garments that were to be photographed; assisting models with the appropriate items and accessories; assisting the stylist on set with pinning and altering garments; providing the photographer with appropriate ID for garments; organizing the garments to be sent back to either the showroom or atelier post photoshoot. My duties as a stylist assistant consisted of reviewing the garments and looks provided by the client; organizing and steaming garments that were to be photographed; assisting models with the appropriate items and accessories; assisting the stylist on set with pinning and altering garments; providing the photographer with appropriate ID for garments; organizing the garments to be sent back to either the showroom or atelier post photoshoot.
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Dune Studios
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United States
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Photography
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1 - 100 Employee
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Production Assistant and Event Coordinator
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Sep 2013 - Apr 2015
My role consisted of helping create an exceptional clientele relations/concierge program for high profile fashion clients; making special arrangements based on the different needs of clients; creating and maintaining partnerships with various boutique hotel concierges; keeping an organized file of previous clients and editorials shot at the studio as well as talent used for those editorials; preserving the overall aesthetic of studio interior by referencing relevant trends; collaborating with… Show more My role consisted of helping create an exceptional clientele relations/concierge program for high profile fashion clients; making special arrangements based on the different needs of clients; creating and maintaining partnerships with various boutique hotel concierges; keeping an organized file of previous clients and editorials shot at the studio as well as talent used for those editorials; preserving the overall aesthetic of studio interior by referencing relevant trends; collaborating with various departments for event productions including catering, equipment, set design, etc.; constructing relevant guest lists for various events; scheduling staff appropriately for events in addition to day to day tasks; maintaining and overseeing public image of brand. Show less My role consisted of helping create an exceptional clientele relations/concierge program for high profile fashion clients; making special arrangements based on the different needs of clients; creating and maintaining partnerships with various boutique hotel concierges; keeping an organized file of previous clients and editorials shot at the studio as well as talent used for those editorials; preserving the overall aesthetic of studio interior by referencing relevant trends; collaborating with… Show more My role consisted of helping create an exceptional clientele relations/concierge program for high profile fashion clients; making special arrangements based on the different needs of clients; creating and maintaining partnerships with various boutique hotel concierges; keeping an organized file of previous clients and editorials shot at the studio as well as talent used for those editorials; preserving the overall aesthetic of studio interior by referencing relevant trends; collaborating with various departments for event productions including catering, equipment, set design, etc.; constructing relevant guest lists for various events; scheduling staff appropriately for events in addition to day to day tasks; maintaining and overseeing public image of brand. Show less
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Education
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St. John's University
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication