Molly Conklin
Director of Catering and Convention Services at Hotel Arista at Citygate Hospitality LLC- Claim this Profile
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LinkedIn User
Molly is the consummate professional. She is able to handle many groups at once, while detailing/ communicating guest needs in a manner that allowed for perfect operational execution. This allows us to consistently perform above client expectations. In addition to achieving budgeted sales goals she was/ is instrumental in creating, implementing and communicating operational standards for banquet and catering departments from pre-opening to present. In short she is very good at what she does.
LinkedIn User
Molly is the consummate professional. She is able to handle many groups at once, while detailing/ communicating guest needs in a manner that allowed for perfect operational execution. This allows us to consistently perform above client expectations. In addition to achieving budgeted sales goals she was/ is instrumental in creating, implementing and communicating operational standards for banquet and catering departments from pre-opening to present. In short she is very good at what she does.
LinkedIn User
Molly is the consummate professional. She is able to handle many groups at once, while detailing/ communicating guest needs in a manner that allowed for perfect operational execution. This allows us to consistently perform above client expectations. In addition to achieving budgeted sales goals she was/ is instrumental in creating, implementing and communicating operational standards for banquet and catering departments from pre-opening to present. In short she is very good at what she does.
LinkedIn User
Molly is the consummate professional. She is able to handle many groups at once, while detailing/ communicating guest needs in a manner that allowed for perfect operational execution. This allows us to consistently perform above client expectations. In addition to achieving budgeted sales goals she was/ is instrumental in creating, implementing and communicating operational standards for banquet and catering departments from pre-opening to present. In short she is very good at what she does.
Experience
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CityGate Hospitality LLC
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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 Convention Services at Hotel Arista
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Jul 2008 - Present
Directs sales and operations of the banquet department of a four-diamond, LEED-certified luxury hotel that produces hundreds of corporate, social, and celebrity events annually. Creates and executes hiring and training strategy, builds and leads management teams, oversees scheduling, designs menus, and ensures all corporate, hospitality, and regulatory standards are met to deliver a superlative customer experience. Drives innovative sales initiatives to enrich and extend customer relationships, boost revenue, and optimize sales team efforts. Show less
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The Morton Arboretum
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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200 - 300 Employee
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Manager of Catering and Events
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Jan 2005 - Jul 2008
Held responsibility for the management of all special events, including space rental, advertising and marketing, catering, and event production. Served as the liaison between the Arboretum and food service operations. Established and managed short- and long-term budgets. Contracted catering and ensured all event spaces at the Arboretum became profitable revenue streams. Held responsibility for the management of all special events, including space rental, advertising and marketing, catering, and event production. Served as the liaison between the Arboretum and food service operations. Established and managed short- and long-term budgets. Contracted catering and ensured all event spaces at the Arboretum became profitable revenue streams.
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My Chef Catering
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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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Senior Account Executive
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Mar 1994 - Dec 2004
Directed off-premise catering events for hundreds of clients per year. Planned and produced everything from social engagements to large corporate events and weddings. Began tenure as an entry level employee and rapidly moved up in the company to become a trusted contributor to the success of the business. Directed off-premise catering events for hundreds of clients per year. Planned and produced everything from social engagements to large corporate events and weddings. Began tenure as an entry level employee and rapidly moved up in the company to become a trusted contributor to the success of the business.
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