Catering Sales and Events Manager

Posted on: 2006-12-12

Jodi A. Mulligan 1322 N. Formosa Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90046 - 323.770.1165 - [email protected] SUMMARY A diverse background of accomplishments in business management, non-profit development, sales and journalism. Uniquely qualified, with outstanding interpersonal, organizational and communication skills. Highly effective in fund-raising, event planning and business operations in a cost-effective manner. Computer literate in Word and Excel, FileMaker Pro, and various restaurant/retail POS systems. Personable and articulate; represent individuals and organizations effectively in the public arena. Interested in a challenging position to utilize the full range of my abilities. QUALIFICATIONS Currently a Catering Sales and Events Manager for Noah’s New York Bagels. Manage nine stores in all aspects of catering, events planning and appropriate order expedition. Supervise Catering Coordinator and Catering Specialists in proper order processing and set-up of deliveries. Communicate with Store Managers in terms of specific customer needs and follow-up. Solicited new customers and maintained client base. Three years of experience as Catering/Kitchen Manager at BEANS & BAGELS. Played a key role in launching a new location of the café and catering operation. Oversaw the kitchen for daily food preparation for café diners as well as catering events for up to 300 people. Managed purchasing, controlled inventory and trained kitchen and counter staff. Assisted in menu construction, devised up-selling and cross-selling strategies, negotiated with vendors and suppliers. The new location became profitable within one year. Hired at the original café; quickly promoted due to outstanding achievements. Previously, as Development Coordinator at PLANNED PARENTHOOD MAR MONTE, worked with volunteers and donors on fund-raising campaigns and events. Exceeded the $250K annual fund-raising target. Trained and supervised volunteers, maintained productive relationships with donors and implemented a direct-mail effort. Planned luncheons, dinners and other receptions. Worked closely with education and public affairs departments to convey a focused and compelling message to the public. Highly adept in event planning. Select venue, create menus and themes, design invitations, hire vendors and suppliers, work with the event committee and volunteers, prepare programs and narratives, ensure smooth operations during event and provide analyses and reports. Gained sales and client relations skills as the Classified Ads Manager at JACKSON HOLE NEWS, a weekly newspaper. Interacted with private and corporate clients in a booming real estate market. Promoted subscription sales while working with clients, managed billing, resolved computer and collections issues. Contributed articles to the editorial department on a freelance basis. Covered city council, interviewed visiting authors and wrote features on special events. CAREER HISTORY 2006 - Present Noah's New York Bagels, Los Angeles, CA 2002 - 2005 BEANS & BAGELS, Chicago, IL Catering/Kitchen Manager 2001 - 2002 PLANNED PARENTHOOD MAR MONTE, San Jose, CA Development Coordinator 2000 - 2001 JACKSON HOLE NEWS, Jackson Hole, WY Classified Ads Manager - Freelance Writer EDUCATION 1996 - 2000 HUMBOLDT STATE UNIVERSITY, Arcata, CA Major: Journalism (Emphasis: Public Relations) Minor: Women’s Studies