Matthew Larach, MBA
Director of Event Operations at The Westin Peachtree Plaza, Atlanta- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Serv-Safe Certified
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TIPS Certified
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Experience
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The Westin Peachtree Plaza, Atlanta
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United States
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Hospitality
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director of Event Operations
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Jan 2023 - Present
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Sawgrass Marriott Golf Resort & Spa
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United States
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Hospitality
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior Banquet Manager
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Nov 2021 - Jan 2023
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JW Marriott
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Hospitality
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700 & Above Employee
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Banquet Manager
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Dec 2020 - Nov 2021
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Banquet Manager
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Feb 2019 - Dec 2020
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Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts
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Canada
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Hospitality
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700 & Above Employee
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Banquet Manager
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Nov 2017 - Feb 2019
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The Westin St. Francis San Francisco on Union Square
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United States
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Hospitality
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1 - 100 Employee
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Banquet Manager
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Apr 2015 - Nov 2017
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Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc.
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Hospitality
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700 & Above Employee
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In Room Dining Captain
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Feb 2014 - Mar 2015
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Front Desk
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Jun 2013 - Jan 2014
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Morrison Healthcare
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United States
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Food and Beverage Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Retail Manager
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Apr 2012 - Jun 2013
- Responsible for successful retail/ cafeteria and catering operations - Ensured customer satisfaction levels and good public relations - Updated, maintained, and adhered to sanitation and HAACP guidelines and schedules - Followed Morrison and Compass Group guidelines to deliver safe, healthy and delicious foods - Consistently met and exceeded daily retail sales goals of $9,000 - Drove up sales in compliance with corporate marketing campaigns - Managed a team of 35 employees to prepare food in a timely manner - Responsible for large catered events from set up to break down while maintaining safe food serving temperatures Show less
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Tillinger's Concierge
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Providence, Rhode Island Area
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Residential Concierge
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Aug 2011 - Apr 2012
- Created a luxury environment, exceeding expectations in genuine hospitality service - Facilitated special requests which included airline reservations, ground transportation, and hotel and restaurant reservations - Maintained regular attendance and the highest standards of personal appearance and grooming - Greeted all residents and guests confidently and cordially upon entering the property - Approached all encounters with residents, guests, and colleagues in a gracious, attentive, courteous, and service-oriented manner - Maintained all applicable logs, updates, files, and relevant computer and/or paper log systems relevant to the building operations Show less
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Radisson Seven Seas Cruises
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Travel Arrangements
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1 - 100 Employee
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Teaching Assistant/ Server
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Feb 2011 - Apr 2012
- Practiced and trained interns in SOPs - Managed and delegated work as Banquets Captain and executed BEO’s - Served guests and provided an enjoyable dining experience to all customers in the Radisson and Johnson & Wales image - Developed excellent customer relationships through accommodating guests’ needs - Completed daily student performance evaluations and provided constructive feedback - Managed and trained interns in proper service etiquette - Expedited and delivered food to banquets, restaurant and room service Show less
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Jambas Team Promotions
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Glen Cove, NY
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Sales Supervisor
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Jan 2008 - Dec 2008
- Represented clients by promoting and by demonstrating products in a professional manner - Managed and trained a team of 12 regarding sales and marketing strategies - Participated in the management training program - Organized events and handled cash and credit transactions from customers - Represented clients by promoting and by demonstrating products in a professional manner - Managed and trained a team of 12 regarding sales and marketing strategies - Participated in the management training program - Organized events and handled cash and credit transactions from customers
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Clayton, Roper & Marshall
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United States
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Real Estate
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1 - 100 Employee
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Real Estate Appraisal Researcher
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Jun 2007 - Aug 2007
- Interned for several months to learn the basics of real estate appraisal - Conducted market surveys in search of comparable properties - Researched legal restraints on subject sites determined by local zoning and future land use regulation - Inspected subject sites and documented key physical characteristics that largely contributed to value opinions - Worked in a team environment to meet deadlines and to complete appraisal assignments - Interned for several months to learn the basics of real estate appraisal - Conducted market surveys in search of comparable properties - Researched legal restraints on subject sites determined by local zoning and future land use regulation - Inspected subject sites and documented key physical characteristics that largely contributed to value opinions - Worked in a team environment to meet deadlines and to complete appraisal assignments
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Education
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Johnson and Wales University
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Hospitality Administration/Management -
Brevard College
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Organizational Leadership