Experience

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  Strategic Solution Partners

  • Contractor

    • Sep 2023 - Present

    Event/Catering Contractor. Specializing in Sales Force/Delphi Administrator task such as menus, merge document templates and BEO formatting

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  Marriott Oak Brook, Sheraton Lisle/Naperville &...

  • Area Director Of Events at Chicago Southwest Marriott Cluster

    • Aug 2022 - Aug 2023
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  Q Center

  • St Charles, Illinois, United States

  • Conference Planning Manager

    • Mar 2022 - Aug 2022
    • St Charles, Illinois, United States
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  HOTEL RETLAW, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

  • Fond Du Lac County, Wisconsin, United States

  • Task Force - Events Manager

    • Aug 2021 - Jan 2022
    • Fond Du Lac County, Wisconsin, United States
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  Hilton Chicago Oak Brook Hills Resort & Con...

  • Oak Brook, IL

  • Director of Events & Banquets

    • Feb 2018 - Jun 2020
    • Oak Brook, IL
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  Sodexo

  • Schaumburg, IL

  • General Manager, Conference Center / Facility Management

    • Sep 2016 - Feb 2018
    • Schaumburg, IL

    * Opening team for Zurich North American Headquarters.* Oversaw Operations / Bookings / Audio Visual in Zurich's private onsite conference center* Managed reception team at employee and guest entrances.* Assisted with C- Suite functions.* Performed other facility management task for Zurich/Fa...

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  Eaglewood Resort & Spa

  • Itasca, IL

  • Director of Conference Services

    • Sep 2010 - Mar 2016
    • Itasca, IL

    •Oversaw all operations within a 37,000 sq. ft. IACC certified conference center•Directed a team of 20+ staff including event planners, conference floor management, set-up housemen, AV crew, business center concierge and break station staff.•Member of the executive committee.•Responsible for annu...

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  Chicago Restaurant Partners at McCormick Place

  • Chicago, IL

  • Senior Catering Manager

    • Mar 2008 - Aug 2010
    • Chicago, IL

    Chicago Restaurant Partners was the exclusive catering and food service provider for McCormick Place when I worked for them. The organization was a partnership of Levy Restaurants, Phil Stefani's Signature Restaurants and Midway Airport Concessionaires. McCormick Place comprises four state ...

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  Pheasant Run Resort

  • St. Charles, IL

  • Director of Convention Services

    • Jul 2005 - Nov 2007
    • St. Charles, IL

    Pheasant Run is a resort establishment comprised of 473 guest rooms, and 100,000 square feet of meeting/exhibition space.Achievements include:•Directed a team of 3-4 convention services mangers & an administrative assistant.•Oversaw operations in exposition center and convention service floor...

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  Hilton St. Louis Airport

  • St. Louis, MO

  • Director of Catering & Convention Services

    • 2002 - 2005
    • St. Louis, MO

    Hilton St. Louis Airport is 3-star establishment comprised of 397 guest rooms, executive floor with lounge, and 28,000 square feet of meeting space.Director of Catering and Convention Services (1/05 – 6/05)•Worked to achieve revenue maximization.•Worked with Director of Sales on marketing and adv...

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  Millennium Hotel St. Louis

  • St. Louis, MO

  • Director of Catering

    • May 2001 - Jul 2002
    • St. Louis, MO

    The Millennium Hotel was a 3-star establishment comprised of 780 guest rooms, and 65,000 square feet of meeting space.Achievements include:•Managed staff of three catering managers.•Reviewed all business and contracts from the team.•Designed profitable menus.•Forecasted and pace reported in relat...

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  Adam's Mark Hotel St. Louis

  • St. Louis, MO

  • Director of Convention Services

    • Mar 1996 - May 2001
    • St. Louis, MO

    Adam' Mark Hotel was 4-star establishment comprised of 910 guest rooms, and 96,000 square feet of meeting space. The property is now the Hyatt Regency St. Louis at the Arch. Director of Convention Services (6/00 – 5/01)•Managed staff of 4 convention services managers and 3 administrative ass...

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  Hyatt Regency St. Louis

  • St. Louis, MO

  • Food & Beverage Management

    • Apr 1994 - Feb 1996
    • St. Louis, MO

    Hyatt Regency St. Louis was 4-star establishment comprised of 539 guest rooms, (1) 3-meal restaurant, (1) pizzeria, (1) restaurant lounge (1) lobby lounge, room service, and 35,000 square feet of meeting space. The property is now the Doubletree St. Louis Union Station.Assistant Banquet Manager ...

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  Hyatt Lodge

  • Oak Brook, IL

  • Restaurant Manager

    • 1992 - 1994
    • Oak Brook, IL

    They Hyatt Lodge is 3-star establishment comprised of 218 guest rooms, (1) casual/food court restaurant, (1) Italian restaurant, (1) cocktail lounge, room service, 47,000 square feet of meeting space. The property is owned by McDonald's and managed by Hyatt and mainly housed guest attending ...

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  Pheasant Run Resort

  • St. Charles, IL

  • Management Trainee

    • 1988 - 1991
    • St. Charles, IL

    Pheasant Run was 4-star establishment comprised of 473 guest rooms, (1) casual dining restaurant, (1) steakhouse, (1) International theme restaurant, (1) food court outlet, (1) dinner theater, (1) lobby lounge, (1) cocktail lounge, (1) night club, 24-hour room service, 18-hole golf course, priva...