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Queenie
Corkery
57843 Nettie Hills
San Francisco
CA
+1 (555) 959 6121
57843 Nettie Hills
San Francisco
CA
Phone
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Experience Experience
Dallas, TX
Conference Services Manager
Dallas, TX
Grady and Sons
Dallas, TX
Conference Services Manager
  • Maintaining relationships with existing accounts, detailing rooming lists, billing set up and Banquet Event Order preparations
  • Know relevant policies including menus and pricing, food handling, cancellations, service charges, guarantees, payment, shipping and receiving, etc
  • Ensure proper servicing of customers during the sales, detailing, on-site, billing and re-booking phases
  • Responsible for enforcing the terms of sales letter of agreement and guiding meeting planners through the planning process
  • Comply with Four Seasons standards for sales and marketing, while working harmoniously and professionally with co-workers and planning committee
  • Establish rapport with and entertain meeting planners while promoting hotel facilities and services. Conduct walking site inspections throughout property
  • Bending, stooping and kneeling
San Francisco, CA
Group Sales & Conference Services Manager
San Francisco, CA
Mills-Hintz
San Francisco, CA
Group Sales & Conference Services Manager
  • Create detailed event orders and resumes to ensure operational departments receive timely and accurate information to perform their responsibilities
  • Serve as the primary contact for the servicing of all groups, meetings, and events, including those contracted by other sales managers
  • Develop meaningful client relationships from the sales phase, to on-site execution, to post program
  • Evaluate client satisfaction levels, with a focus on the continuous improvement of processes and procedures
  • Identify and understand a client’s vision for their program
  • Conduct professional site inspections that are tailored to the client’s program
  • Meet or exceed revenue goals as assigned by the Director of Sales & Marketing
present
Los Angeles, CA
Senior Conference Services Manager
Los Angeles, CA
Raynor, Ward and Dicki
present
Los Angeles, CA
Senior Conference Services Manager
present
  • Assist Director with necessary training for department colleagues; coaching and counseling as necessary to provide tools for success
  • Establish and maintain rapport with clients, prior to, during and post conference, exceeding their expectations and encouraging repeat business
  • Assist Director in managing all activity related to the Catering, Conference Services office; ensuring all service standards are followed
  • Establish and maintain rapport with clients, prior to, during and post conference, encouraging repeat business
  • Assist Director in preparing monthly forecasts and departmental budgets, ensuring accuracy and achievement
  • Assist Director in developing annual business and marketing plans for the department
  • Attend daily BEO meeting to review event agreements to ensure last minute changes are communicated with Banquets, Kitchen and Stewarding
Education Education
Bachelor’s Degree in Hospitality Management
Bachelor’s Degree in Hospitality Management
Portland State University
Bachelor’s Degree in Hospitality Management
Skills Skills
  • Knowledge and experience in providing excellent customer service
  • Excellent oral and written communication
  • Understanding of basic audiovisual equipment used in meeting rooms
  • THOROUGH ability to assess and resolve issues and crises throughout an event
  • THOROUGH knowledge of bank senior executive structure and Scotiabank Centre booking parameters
  • Extensive knowledge of the meeting space, facilities and services offered
  • WORKING ability to manage food & beverage provider and repair and maintenance contractors
  • Professional communication and understands the primary language(s) used in the workplace
  • EXPERT attention to detail and accuracy
  • Considerable time is spent at a desk using a computer terminal
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Conference Services Manager Resume Examples & Samples

  • Oversee and carry out various day-to-day department administrative functions
  • Works in a front of the house guest service role to assist meeting planners with administrative tasks
  • Coordinate, initiate, prepare, process and/or monitor various financial, administrative and operations forms, records, reports, schedules and other documents, ensuring timely and accurate completion of documents by other departments, company personnel, customers, etc
  • Develop and maintain various logs and other manual record-keeping systems related to assigned functions
  • Compile a variety of information from both manual and computerized records for regular and special reports, or as specifically requested
  • Assist guests as requested in matters concerning the business center, conference phone installation, clerical assistance and access to various services at the resort
  • Perform conference services duties in coordinating the in-house functions
  • Serve as administrative liaison with customers, clients, or similar department constituency. Take reservations or orders, explain policies and procedures, answer various questions, etc
  • Associates degree in business or other appropriate discipline, plus 3-5 years of relevant clerical and administrative experience, or a combination of education and experience preferred
  • Broad base of general clerical and secretarial skills
  • Good basic administrative and/or organizational skills
  • Experience in organizing and maintaining moderately complex filing, computerized record systems
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite with extensive knowledge of Excel. Knowledge of Delphi software helpful but not required
  • Good reading, writing and math skills
  • Some bookkeeping or accounting training or experience desirable
  • Ability to deal effectively with a wide variety of company personnel and/or customers and various outside firms, etc
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Conference Services Manager Resume Examples & Samples

  • Schedule and supervise banquet service staff, banquet bar staff and conference set up staff
  • Provide training and set expectation and service standards for banquet service, Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
  • Banquet Service Supervision
  • Alcohol Service Supervision
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Catering & Conference Services Manager Resume Examples & Samples

  • HS Diploma or Equivalent - required
  • College Degree - strongly preferred
  • Able to read, write and speak English - required
  • 5 years experience working in hospitality, preferably in food and beverage and/or sales - required
  • 1-2 years supervisory experience - required
  • Experience using Microsoft Office - required
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Conference Services Manager Resume Examples & Samples

  • Preparing conference / event marketing materials and writes detailed group resumes
  • Responsibity for developing and maintaining a professional working relationship with internal department heads
  • 2+ years of management experience - required
  • Must have a strong working knowledge of Delphi, catering and sales software systems - required
  • Ability to multi task and work under pressure - required
  • Previous experience as a Conference Service Manager – required
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Event / Conference Services Manager Resume Examples & Samples

  • Acts as liaison between field sales person and customer throughout the event process (pre-event, event, post-event)
  • Is actively involved in the operation through daily interaction with both the staff and guests
  • Meets with meeting planners and conference planning managers as needed to coordinate function details
  • Attends BEO and resume meetings. Communicates relevant information to the operational areas in an accurate and timely manner
  • Complies with all resort policies, procedures and standards of operation
  • College Degree or equivalent. -required
  • Ability to read and comprehend complex correspondence in English. -required
  • Must possess the ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly. -required
  • Must possess the ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about products, services or situations, or to develop creative ways to solve a problem. -required
  • Must possess the ability to know how to upsell and be creative with selling that works with and for the hotel. -required
  • Ability to interact with others in an honest, fair and respectful way; giving others confidence in one's intentions and those of the organization. -required
  • Skilled at clearly conveying information and ideas through a variety of media; engaging the audience and helping them understand and retain the message. -required
  • Ability to develop and sustain productive customer relationships; actively seeking information to understand and address customers' needs. –required
  • Must be able to stand, sit, crouch or stoop for up to 8 hours. -required
  • Previous Marriott events or banquets experience. -preferred
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Conference Services Manager Resume Examples & Samples

  • Plan, coordinate and oversee facilities, food and beverage services for a wide variety of special functions
  • Respond to initial inquiries on services and facilities available
  • Meet with prospective clients to plan events, book events, prepare written contracts and menu quotations
  • Schedule all events and arrange for all services required (both resort Services and Outside Vendors)
  • Responsible for assuring the risk management policies are followed for all outside vendors working at events as assigned
  • Perform various bookkeeping functions, initiate and process financial documents related to operating budgets, , revenues, accounts receivable and the like, monitor financial activity, organize and maintain financial records, prepare related reports
  • Compile a variety of information from both manual and computerized records and files for regular and special reports and in response to specific requests by the client, supervisor or other staff members
  • Oversee and monitor events as appropriate: handle special needs and resolve special problems, such as extra guests, no-show employees, incorrect food or supply deliveries, security services, equipment failure, outside vendor coordination, etc. Monitor food and service quality, ensure proper health and safety procedures are followed
  • Prepare administrative/operations reports and records on special events services
  • Responsible for assuring interim deposits are received. Monitor the Accounts Receivable status for bookings as assigned
  • Carry out various special assignments such as preparation of floor plans, responding to state inquiries, fulfilling licensing requirements, preparing special reports, etc
  • Train and oversee the work of junior staff members
  • Associates degree in hotel/restaurant management, business or other appropriate field, plus at least 2 years of relevant experience in restaurant management
  • Broad base of knowledge and skills in food service management, including menu planning, cooking/food preparation operations, dining room set up and service, wine service ordering, staffing, pricing, and budgeting
  • Excellent administrative and organizational skills
  • Ability to deal effectively with a wide variety of company personnel as well as clients and outside organizations, firms and agencies
  • Excellent keyboard skills
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Conference Services Manager Resume Examples & Samples

  • Maintain Working Relationship with all clients from initial file turnover, through all pre-planning stages of the program; up to group arrival day. Serve as the clients' main point of contact within the hotel once the event is a definite booking. NOTE: Banquet Manager and Staff to take over responsibility of group once they arrive on grounds
  • Respond to Leads: and work toward definite status for Local and Social Food and Beverage functions and meetings
  • Be Exceedingly Precise and Accurate: in your use of Delphi and document ALL activities in the system. Have a good working knowledge of all report capabilities as related to this position
  • Prepare and Distribute: Daily and/or Weekly Reports as determined by Company standards along with Weekly Resumes and BEO Packet
  • Communication: Responsible for ongoing and open communication within the sales department as well as with Senior Management and all departmental peers throughout the operation. Disseminate information, on behalf of the client, to all key team-members on the Asilomar Staff. Be detail-oriented and exhibit excellent follow-through and responsibility
  • Exhibit a positive, proactive and enthusiastic attitude in striving to meet Asilomar’s business and service goals and objectives
  • Recognize the importance of meeting deadlines as set forth by Senior Management in pursuit of larger goals and objectives
  • Employ the principle of “MBWA” (Manage By Walking Around) to maintain contact with clients, visitors and co-workers at Asilomar. Represent Asilomar and Aramark professionally and ethically at all times
  • Have a prominent presence at all in-house events and at key customer functions
  • 2 year College Degree or equivalent
  • 3 - 5 years of hotel experience, preferably with 2 – 3 years in Food and Beverage Sales
  • Licenses or certificates, preferred
  • TIPs Trained and Certified, preferred
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Conference Services Manager Resume Examples & Samples

  • 1) Contribute to customer satisfaction by ensuring executive events in the Scotiabank Centre are delivered on time, on budget, and to the highest level of service by
  • EXPERT ability to plan and execute events, including extensive experience with food & beverage, audio-visual requirements and capabilities, and event flow and logistics
  • EXPERT customer service skills
  • THOROUGH vendor and supplier management abilities, including the ability to influence key partners without official relationships
  • THOROUGH communication and interpersonal skills – demonstrated success in encouraging and coaching colleagues
  • THOROUGH ability to assess client needs and provide creative, “thinking out of the box” solutions to meet event objectives with the parameters of the Scotiabank Centre capabilities
  • THOROUGH ability to assess and resolve issues and crises throughout an event
  • THOROUGH knowledge of bank senior executive structure and Scotiabank Centre booking parameters
  • EXPERT verbal and written communication skills
  • EXPERT ability to ask probing questions to determine a client’s needs and provide strategic advice, often to employees in more senior and/or executive roles
  • WORKING ability to manage food & beverage provider and repair and maintenance contractors
  • THOROUGH computer literacy
  • EXPERT attention to detail and accuracy
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Conference Services Manager Resume Examples & Samples

  • Only candidates holding valid work authorization for the US will be considered for the position.*
  • 2-3 years previous Conference Services experience
  • We pay a very competitive salary in Miami and offer a robust benefit plan
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Conference Services Manager Resume Examples & Samples

  • Follow up on all turnovers
  • Within 24 hours via telephone and within 3 days with written correspondence
  • Have comprehensive knowledge of all operational departments within the hotel; guest services, reservations, housekeeping, audio visual, switchboard, accounting, restaurants, bars, and engineering
  • Work with other F&B managers and keep them informed of F&B issues as they arise
  • Use feedback from Meeting Planner evaluations to improve service and quality
  • Participate in required M.O.D. program as scheduled
  • At least 2 years of progressive experience in a hotel or a related field; or a 4year
  • College degree; or a 2year
  • College degree and 1 or more years of related experience
  • Must be able to maintain a warm and friendly demeanor at all times
  • Approach all encounters with guests and employees in an attentive, friendly, courteous and professional manner
  • Maintain regular attendance in compliance with Wyndham Standards, as required by scheduling, which will vary according to the needs of the hotel
  • Comply with Wyndham Standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient hotel operations
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Conference Services Manager Resume Examples & Samples

  • Perform administrative duties relevant to account responsibilities in compliance with corporate guidelines. Document and organize detailed requirements of each function. Coordinate activities of various departments to service accounts, such as directing room service in the creation and delivery of VIP amenities
  • Interview, hire, train, recommend performance evaluations, resolve problems, provide open communication and recommend discipline and/or termination when appropriate
  • Communicate with sales, front office and reservations in order to coordinate and monitor guest room blocks and special reservation needs. Assign banquet/meeting rooms set up based on needs of clients, e.g., classroom, rounds. Review banquet associates’ work to ensure accuracy. Monitor in house group activity providing assistance as needed such as organizing exhibit set up
  • Establish rapport with and entertain meeting planners while promoting hotel facilities and services. Conduct walking site inspections throughout property
  • Advise sales staff as to ability to accommodate client demands including phone requirements, fit of available space and materials such as booths. Assist sales staff in promoting hotel, developing leads and securing rebookings
  • Plan and conduct pre and post convention meetings with clients and respective departments
  • Document tracking of group activity. Access and input data into a computer system to generate account history reports
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Conference Services Manager Resume Examples & Samples

  • Negotiate food and beverage prices, function space, and hotel services within approved departmental booking guidelines. Confirm in writing to the client and all affected hotel departments all group requirements via sales contract terms, addendums, confirmation of pricing, group resumes, and/or banquet event order
  • As needed, assist the client in menu planning, food and beverage coordination, table arrangements, decorations, traffic flow, room set-up, group room blocks and VIP services, etc
  • Work with sales staff to service and solicit new business. Up-sell client events and manage function space and room block inventory as assigned
  • Monitor and handle inquiry calls and provide client proposals in accordance with established departmental policies and procedures
  • Work closely with other hotel departments to facilitate services agreed upon by the sales office and prospective clients
  • Report and communicate Meeting event needs between the client and hotel
  • Prepare and distribute amenity request forms for specified clients. Obtain designated approvals and follow-up on delivery
  • Check function room set ups prior to guest arrival, ensuring all details are in agreement with client’s requirements and hotel standards. Ensure deficiencies are corrected by appropriate personnel
  • Welcome group contact upon arrival at function and ensure guest satisfaction
  • Monitor and ensure all functions are set up, refreshed, and broken down in compliance with scheduled times and departmental procedures
  • Work in a timely manner to executive and distribute all Banquet Event Orders (BEO) and contracts as designated by sales
  • Partner with Sales team to conduct hotel and banquet facility tours and entertain qualified clients in accordance with company and property policies
  • Assist in the preparation of the departmental budget and implementation of the hotel’s catering and conference strategy
  • Maintain client files and update information daily in accordance with established departmental policies and procedures. Review daily postings of charges to master accounts of clients and resolve any discrepancies, or process necessary adjustments. Review final bill prior to presenting to client. Complete post-conference reports of events for senior management, and complete other reports as needed or requested
  • Follow up with clients regularly during and after departure to ensure satisfaction and secure future bookings
  • Promote teamwork and quality service through daily communication and coordination with other departments. Key departmental contacts include all hotel departments
  • Oversees service department employees to include banquets, set up, culinary, front office and housekeeping
  • Interact with outside contacts
  • Frequently standing up or moving within and outside of the facility
  • Bending, stooping, kneeling
  • Communication skills are utilized a significant amount of time when interacting with others; demonstrated ability to interact with guests, employees and third parties that reflects highly on the hotel, the brand and the Company
  • Reading and writing abilities are utilized often when completing paperwork and management reports, interpreting results, and giving and receiving instructions
  • Mathematical skills, including basic math, budgeting, profit/loss concepts, percentages, and variances are utilized frequently
  • Problem solving, reasoning, motivating, organizational and training abilities are used often
  • Ability to travel to attend workshops, tradeshows, conventions, etc
  • May be required to work nights, weekends, and/or holidays
  • Alcohol awareness certification and/or food service permit or valid health/food handler card as required by local or state government agency
  • Sonesta Hotels & Other Outlets Discounts
  • Paid Holidays
  • Educational Assistance
  • Long term Disability
  • Employee Referral Program
  • Employee Activities & Events
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Conference Services Manager Resume Examples & Samples

  • To conduct site inspection for Conference events together with MICE Manager
  • To establish rapport and maintain contact with clients to encourage repeat business
  • Prompt response (within 24 hours) to all forms of inquiries
  • Responsible for organization and supervision of assigned convention events from date of booking to departure, including meeting requirements, guestroom requirements, guestroom pick-ups, food & beverage, etc
  • To ensure contract is signed with proforma invoice of initial deposit and prepayment schedule is sent out by respective MICE Manager
  • Responsible for sufficiently “washing” room block and food & beverage covers for each convention event in order to ensure a more accurate forecast
  • High school diploma or hospitality management degree
  • Minimum of three years experience in hotel catering & planning. Additional experience in the hospitality industry i.e. sales an asset
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Conference Services Manager Resume Examples & Samples

  • Employ the principle of “MBWA” (Manage By Walking Around) to maintain contact with clients, visitors and co-workers at Asilomar
  • In addition to performance of the essential duties, this position may be required to perform a combination of the following supportive functions, with the percentage of time performing each function to be solely determined by the supervisor based upon the particular requirements of the hotel
  • Prepare informational packets (Resumes, BEOs) for distribution to other Asilomar operating departments
  • Fill in whenever necessary with departmental procedures and routines designated by the Director of Conference Services or the Director of Sales and Marketing
  • Attend in-house meetings and events as directed by Director of Conference Services or the Director of Sales and Marketing
  • Assist other departments when necessary in the spirit of "total team effort."
  • Employee is responsible for general knowledge of corporate environmental policies and procedures and how they relate to their job functions. Corporate policies and procedures are posted on bulletin boards or can be accessed on the common drive
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Conference Services Manager Resume Examples & Samples

  • Telephone/email contact – 25%
  • Writing up BEO’s and resumes – 25%
  • Up selling services to clients - 10%
  • Physical attendance to check on clients functions. – 10%
  • Interdepartmental follow-up regarding clients’ needs – 5%
  • Coordinating clients’ needs with a variety of vendors – 5%
  • Meet quarterly and yearly banquet revenues – 20%
  • Maintain accurate files and accounts
  • Coordinate client information with other departments
  • Follow-through with contracted menus, prices and event set-up
  • Maintain a good working relationship with clients to encourage repeat bookings
  • Keep well versed on all food and beverage procedures and guidelines
  • Minimum of 2 years experience in Food & Beverage management.Ability to sell and up-sell banquet and conference services
  • Ability to sell other activities and amenities of the resort to clients (e.g., off-property dinners, golf, tennis and spa)
  • Ability to develop good professional rapport with customers and co-workers
  • Ability to coordinate the clients’ needs with other departments
  • Knowledge of the Napa Valley wineries, wines and local attractions
  • Computer skills – ability to work with Delphi, Microsoft Word and Excel
  • Organizational skills – ability to handle a large number of groups
  • Must have the mobility to evaluate and handle problem solving for conference functions throughout the property
  • Must be able to work under stress in a high pressure department
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Conference Services Manager Resume Examples & Samples

  • Meet with clients to work out the details of their functions
  • Meet & greet clients on event dates and supervise as needed
  • Entertain prospective clients and give tours of event space, outlets and guest rooms
  • Keep updated on current sales trends within the market and the competitive set
  • Must be self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision Must possess leadership skills
  • Must possess computer skills, including but not limited to, Microsoft Word, Excel, and Delphi Knowledge of computer accounting programs, math skills as well as budgetary analysis capabilities required
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Conference Services Manager Resume Examples & Samples

  • Ensure all details are delivered as per the meeting planners instructions
  • Update all parties involved on a daily basis, group status and any necessary follow-up
  • Anticipate, resolve any problems quickly and communicate with appropriate departments
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Conference Services Manager Resume Examples & Samples

  • Become an extension of the client by disseminating all the group requirements to the respective departments in the hotel. You will ensure the timely distribution of all BEO’s to the appropriate departments and be the on-site contact for the client during the meeting
  • Produce BEO’s and convention resumes and maintain detailed files, records and trace systems. Verify all space requirements and meeting room set-ups with the client and ensure that public space needed by conventions is properly maintained and in good condition
  • Make sure that all special arrangements, food and beverage needs and requests are set up and that all BEO’s are signed by authorized representatives. Determine revisions in agendas, reconfirm space blocked in ISAC and release any space no longer required
  • Finalize the program/agenda with the client and check all scheduled functions one hour prior to the starting time. Achieve and/or exceed budgeted sales and operate within budgeted guidelines by maintaining effective controls
  • In addition, you will review function sheets and work with the appropriate departments to assure quality and satisfaction. Additional responsibilities will require you to maintain positive guest and employee relations and to increase Guest Satisfaction scores by ensuring prompt, courteous and proper service
  • Ability to produce creative custom menus based on the client’s needs and wants
  • Perform other job related duties as assigned
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Conference Services Manager Resume Examples & Samples

  • Support the Conference Services Internal Events Lead to develop and manage a full set of conference, food and reception/hospitality services
  • Interface and coordinate with AV Services to ensure proper technology and service are delivered in support of meetings and events
  • Provide P&L oversight to Café, Market, Catering and Vending concessions to ensure alignment of budget with desired service and financial performance results
  • Ensure that caterers are available and appropriately equipped to service meetings and events in a quality manner
  • Work in conjunction with the directives of the Conference Services Internal Events Lead to establish standards for events at the WHQ
  • Ensure that the proper staffing is in place to flawlessly execute the event and that resources are available to effectively deal with unanticipated issues
  • Develop criteria and processes to provide for a high level of guest hospitality at the WHQ including the anticipation and recognition of guests, providing a memorable experience, and determining what part of the OC brand we want guests to take away with them and providing that to them
  • Ensure appropriate communications associated with all aspects of the Conference Services role through intranet websites, internal OC media, and verbal and written notices as necessary
  • Conduct surveys, both formal and informal, to ensure adequate feedback on service offerings and quality of performance. Ensure effective feedback is provided to those surveyed and that action is taken on issues requiring attention
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Conference Services Manager Resume Examples & Samples

  • Must possess computer skills, including but not limited to, Microsoft Word, Excel, and Delphi, CI/TY
  • Knowledge of computer accounting programs, math skills as well as budgetary analysis capabilities required
  • 3-5 years of conference service experience preferred
  • Previous Marriott experience preferred
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Conference Services Manager Resume Examples & Samples

  • Develop and implement on-going training and development plans which distinguish Crescent Banquet Houseman and Stewarding staff as competent and professional within the industry
  • Formulate and administer department operations to include work/account schedules, action plans, department meetings and Crescent Conference Service standards and procedures
  • Support sales and marketing efforts by providing technical assistance and advice, as well as recommending specific hotel improvements of services for meeting clients, resulting in greater group bookings and client satisfaction
  • Manage maintenance, storage, sanitation, set-up, and breakdown of all banquet equipment in accordance with Event Order
  • Personally service event load, acting as the liaison between stewarding/culinary and banquets operations, and all hotel departments, analyzing and deciphering large amounts of oral and written data, effectively organizing and acting on the information to ensure client satisfaction and profitability for the hotel
  • Insure compliance with all local fire codes and regulations relating to public space and exhibit capacities
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Conference Services Manager Resume Examples & Samples

  • Responsible for enforcing the terms of sales letter of agreement and guiding meeting planners through the planning process
  • Coordinate with the Sales Department and Catering to insure proper utilization of function space to yield maximum revenues
  • Find solutions to the inevitable challenges and glitches that arise while groups are on property and keep Director of Conference Services and Planning Committee promptly and fully informed of all problems or unusual matters so prompt corrective action can be taken where appropriate
  • Previous experience directly related to hotel conference services
  • MUST be fluent in Korean
  • Proficiently in written and spoken English is preferred
  • A high level of professionalism and integrity while maintaining the confidentiality of the office
  • Applicants must also have a high attention to detail and the ability to multi-task in a fast paced environment
  • A positive attitude and a can-do approach to any task are essential
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Conference Services Manager Resume Examples & Samples

  • Coordinate all group activities between Event Management, Department Heads and Managers of Horseshoe Bay Resort
  • To perform pre-function activities such as on-site tours, menu tasting/planning session, Banquet Event Orders, estimates, diagrams and activity coordination between all departments
  • Coordinate function activities with management personnel, service personnel, recreational professionals, accounting personnel and outside vendors
  • Attend all required meetings (BEO, WEPM, Staff, SCRUB, EM Dept)
  • Meet all internal deadlines for completion of paperwork, or follow procedures for pop-ups, revisions, etc
  • Maintain professional composure in high stress situations in order to make last-minute changes, and develop strong and concise written and oral communication with other departments
  • Follow all Resort rules and policies concerning club and group functions
  • Maintain confidentiality and currency of client files
  • Perform mail-out duties, such as thank you letters, comment letters, re-booking, reminders, etc
  • Assist with billing responsibilities
  • Maintain knowledge of industry trends, and bring new ideas to the resort
  • Issue department reports as required and scheduled
  • Solicit and book corporate, golf, member, social and weddings events whenever possible
  • Participate in sales training activities to increase amenity usage and department revenue
  • Assist in developing department budget and marketing plan and succession planning
  • Bachelors or Associates Degree with emphasis in Hospitality preferred; or 2-5 years of equivalent experience
  • 2-5 years of Hotel/Resort Management experience highly recommended
  • Phone etiquette is a must
  • Superb communication skills both verbally, and via email are required
  • Access, input and retrieve information from the computer, with particular proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel and Outlook). Experience with Delphi is preferred
  • Able to type 40 words per minute
  • Must have neat and pleasant overall appearance
  • Maintain proper associate professional dress standards
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Conference Services Manager Resume Examples & Samples

  • Finalize the requirements of confirmed bookings while maximizing revenue potential through up selling and ensuring effective communication both written (Resumes, BEO, Daily Reports) and personal contact with all departments for the success of the event. Maintain an active trace/follow-up system. Ensure accuracy of Banquet Checks and provide bill review on completion of program or event
  • Plan and/or attend and/or participate in meetings with hotel staff and clients, including but not exclusive to: Morning Operations Briefing, Morning CS Briefing, Resume Meeting, Banquet Event Order Meeting, Sales Meeting Pre-Convention Meetings, Bi-Monthly Board of Operations, Planning Visits, and Menu Tastings
  • Comply with Four Seasons standards for conference services, while working harmoniously and professionally with co-workers and planning committee
  • Maintain knowledge of hotel facilities, capacities and dimensions of meeting space and basic operational needs of all operating departments
  • Comply with Four Seasons Category One and Two Work Rules and Standards of Conduct as set forth in EmPact
  • Minimum two years experience in the same or similar role is required
  • Knowledge of property management systems required. Opera and Delphi knowledge preferred
  • Experience in a high volume/high pace environment helpful
  • Ability to quickly and positively establish rapport is required
  • Above average communication skills - both written and oral - are required
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Senior Conference Services Manager Resume Examples & Samples

  • Escort clients through the property and highlight features of facility as well as available services
  • General knowledge of conference technology and audio visual needs
  • Work with F&B Director and Banquet Manager to establish policy standards, procedures, operational guidelines & service manual
  • Participate as team player with other key hotel members. Professionally represent the hotel in community and industry organizations and events
  • Knowledge of hotel and competitive market
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Conference Services Manager Resume Examples & Samples

  • Assist with all guest inquires within the sales, marketing and catering department, including assistance with high telephone volume and walk-in site inspections. 
  • Assist Conference Services Department as required, particularly during large group movements 
  • Mentor and develop Administrative staff for future career growth. 
  • Act as the liaison for all vendor/supplier related clients needs, (i.e. Audio Visual, Florists, Entertainment, Transportation, DMC, Off-site Locations etc) 
  • Provide input for the weekly forecast 
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Senior Catering & Conference Services Manager Resume Examples & Samples

  • At least 4 years of progressive experience in a resort, hotel, conference center or a related field; or a 2-year college degree and at least 4 years of related experience
  • Computer literate. Prefer Microsoft Office proficiency. Prefer experience with Delphi and Opera hotel automation systems
  • Experience with working on arrangements for conducting a meeting and catered events in a hotel or similar facility
  • Successful at making presentations to key decision makers
  • Must be able to read and write to facilitate the communication process
  • Requires good communication skills, both verbal and written
  • Knowledge of all departments of hotel
  • Ability to communicate customer needs and resolve complaints
  • Sales ability and skill in both oral and written form
  • Ability to identify and develop accounts with individual guest room needs
  • Ability to establish and master goals
  • Must possess basic computational ability
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Catering & Conference Services Manager Resume Examples & Samples

  • Confirm event related information with the client. Organize/disseminate information to all departments through emails, memos, event orders, directives, resumes, and rooming lists in a professional and timely manner
  • Build creative menus, mindful of food costs, labor costs, and kitchen capabilities. Obtain approval from the Director Catering when any special menus are sold
  • Create floor plans for best use of space for each event and to ensure banquet and client are in agreement prior to set-up
  • Obtain guarantees of food and beverage events for banquets and kitchen
  • Confirm billing procedures, ensuring client credibility and deposits and/or credit applications are received with adequate information and within an acceptable time frame
  • Service the events the day of in partnership with the Banquet Department
  • “Wash” room blocks and food and beverage covers in order to ensure a more accurate forecast
  • Take inquiry calls and leads and follow up on Inquiries in a timely manner
  • Create accounts, block the function space in Opera Sales and Catering and Open Table and issue contracts
  • Minimum of 2 years’ experience in Catering and Conference Services planning
  • Good understanding of the luxury hotel market
  • Excellent customer skills, superior interpersonal skills, results-oriented and highly motivated
  • Understanding of hotel departments
  • Computer/Office skills required
  • Ability to sit/stand for periods of time
  • Ability to work weekends/holidays/evenings
  • Ability to work outdoors
  • Impeccable dress standards to represent this luxury property
  • Needs to distinguish the various priorities as they relate to both guests and employees
  • Must have ability to work with others to create attention to detail, speed, accuracy, follow-through, courtesy, and cooperativeness
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Senior Conference Services Manager Resume Examples & Samples

  • To solicit from and confirm with client all information pertaining to the event they are planning and to organize and disseminate this information to all departments through memos, event orders, directives, resumes, and rooming list in a professional and timely manner, as per files assigned by the Director of Conference Planning and Catering
  • Prepare creative menus while always keeping in mind food costs, labor costs and facilities of the kitchen. Obtain approval from the Director of Conference Services and Catering when any special menus are sold
  • To arrange entertainment, electrical, audio-visual and display requirement to satisfy the needs of the client
  • To obtain guarantees of food and beverage events for Banquets and Kitchen. Must advise if any great deviation in number occurs, so labor and food cost can be controlled
  • To daily yield bedroom and meeting space to the optimum potential through the use of Opera
  • To conduct pre-conference meetings to ensure key departments are fully aware of pertinent details pertaining to group upon their near arrival
  • Attend daily BEO meeting to review event agreements to ensure last minute changes are communicated with Banquets, Kitchen and Stewarding
  • To be knowledgeable of and enforce liquor and fire safety laws and regulations
  • To attend weekly departmental communication meetings
  • Attend the post conference follow up, conducted by the Sales Manager, to address strengths and weakness of an event while soliciting return business
  • To establish good business and social relationships within the industry and participate in activities related to public relaxations to further increase sales leads for the department as well as the hotel
  • Adhere to Fairmont Scottsdale Princess Grooming Guidelines. Click here to view: http://www.scottsdaleprincess.com/career-opportunities
  • Excellent English communication skills, both written and verbal required
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Conference Services Manager Resume Examples & Samples

  • Ability to handle multiple projects concurrently while maintaining continuous client contact
  • Create menus, mindful of food costs, labor cost and kitchen capabilities. Obtain approval from the Director, CS&C when any special menus are sold
  • Responsible for sufficiently washing room block, covers and average check for an accurate forecast
  • Attend internal meetings as required
  • Confirm event related information with client and disseminate information to all departments through e-mails, event orders, resumes and rooming list in a professional and timely manner
  • Experience in large upscale hotel conference planning
  • Working knowledge of Opera Sales & Catering & Meeting Matrix
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Conference Services Manager Resume Examples & Samples

  • Previous management experience within a similar role required
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal required Strong interpersonal and problem solving abilities
  • Computer literate with Delphi, Microsoft Office and Property Manager
  • Knowledge of hotel banquet operations is an asset
  • CMP Certification is an asset
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Catering & Conference Services Manager Resume Examples & Samples

  • Produce and manage sales based on leads via incoming phone calls, email inquiries, or internal referrals with the purpose of converting the lead to a sale
  • Identify, qualify and solicit new catering business to achieve revenue goals. Produce sales based on previous clients renewing annual events
  • Meet and greet clients, conduct property tours, and promote facilities and services
  • Conduct site inspections with potential clients, visiting guest rooms, meeting space and catering facilities, as well as other property facilities
  • Distribute, to the necessary departments, detailed information relative to catering activities
  • Assist in menu planning, preparation, and pricing
  • Extraordinary networking and client relation skills and good knowledge of the local catering market, including the wedding market and social market
  • Extensive knowledge of Food & Beverage etiquette, guest relations, and service standards
  • Must have computer skills and exceptional verbal and written communication skills
  • Must be well organized, have a strong attention to detail, and the ability to direct others and lead by example
  • Sales oriented and exceptional interpersonal skills to provide overall guest satisfaction
  • Four (4) year degree or equivalent of education and experience
  • Previous F & B catering event management experience required, preferably in an upscale hotel/resort/wedding market
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Conference Services Manager Resume Examples & Samples

  • Actively solicit new business and respond to inquiries with the intention of confirming profitable catering business and achieving Annual Sales Goals. Maintain an active trace/follow-up system in Delphi on all inquiries and personal sales calls
  • Conduct property tours and entertain planners of meetings, social events, and weddings
  • Finalize the requirements of confirmed bookings while maximizing revenue potential through up selling and ensuring effective communication both written (BEO’s, Daily Reports) and personal contact with all departments for the success of the event. Ensure accuracy of Banquet Checks and provide bill review on completion of program or event
  • Plan and/or attend and/or participate in meetings with hotel staff and clients, including but not exclusive to: Morning DBR Meeting, Operations Briefing as needed, Catering Sales Meeting, Resume Meeting (If applicable), Daily Banquet Event Order Meeting, Sales Meeting, Pre-Convention Meetings (If Applicable), Menu Tastings, and Planning Visits
  • Supervise the execution of banquet/meeting events. Review all function space with banquet manager and when required head house attendant. Ensure satisfaction of client at the outset of all events
  • Ensure the proper use of function space to maximize revenue potential
  • Keep Director of Catering and Director of Sales promptly and fully informed of all problems or unusual matter so prompt corrective action can be taken where appropriate
  • Respond according to the crisis management plan to any resort emergency or safety situation
  • Comply with Crescent standards for sales and marketing, while working harmoniously and professionally with co-workers and planning committee
  • Comply with Crescent Rules and Standards of Conduct as set forth in the Employee Handbook
  • Manage and coordinate all catering and conference services activities associated with planning, supervising and executing functions and events for group meetings and tour groups. Develop and distribute according to standards, all communications relating to planning and execution of events, including, but not exclusive to group resumes, banquet event orders according to client requirements
  • Conduct property tours and/or off-site client visits and entertain planners of meetings and social events
  • Assist Banquet Department as required, particularly during large group movements
  • Assist with guest inquires within the Sales, Catering, Marketing and Conference Services Department, including assistance with high telephone volume and walk-in site inspections
  • Provide input on the marketing plan and budget
  • Be fully versed in the facilities and capabilities of the hotels competitive set. Maintain a visible presence in the community through involvement with Industry associations
  • Assist in developing and executing projects for assigned market areas to increase catering activity, volume and profit
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Conference Services Manager Resume Examples & Samples

  • Create menus, mindful of food costs, labor cost and kitchen capabilities
  • Obtain approval from the Director, Catering & Conference Services when any special menus are sold
  • Drive function space optimization/maximization, to ensure best utilization of space for guest experience and financial performance of department
  • Yield sleeping room block and function space, ensuring optimization of financial
  • Working knowledge of Opera Sales & Catering & Social Tables
  • Results oriented and highly motivated self-starter
  • Ability to work days, nights and weekend when necessary
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Conference Services Manager Resume Examples & Samples

  • Provide leadership to the set up staff
  • Supervise and train all set up associates
  • Monitor staff performance and coach and counsel
  • Set tables, chairs, and other equipment to the specification of the client as represented on the Banquet Event Order and diagrams
  • Place linen on table in the manner prescribed by the Banquet Event Order or to the standards of Heidel House Resort & Spa when a BEO does not specify
  • Transports showcase, display or other guest meeting materials from point of delivery to function room
  • Effectively communicate with the contact or guest on changes and special request
  • Handle and correct all areas of opportunities that may arise to ensure that all guest expectations are met and exceeded
  • Ensure that Banquet Event Order requirements are fulfilled within the room as pertains to meeting and dining table sets, Buffet tables, and presentation sets
  • To assist Banquet service and Banquet beverage as needed to achieve the overall success of the event or function. This may be but not limited to providing ice or glassware for the banquet bars, set or clear dining table, man a station on a buffet
  • Break down and store tables, chairs and other equipment at the conclusion of an Event/Function
  • To Clean and Maintain all function space to the standards of Heidel House Resort & Spa
  • Any other duties, responsibilities, or tasks deemed necessary by Management of Heidel House Resort & Spa
  • Basic mathematical skills necessary to operate a cash register, make change, total guest checks, count total bank, prepare cash drops, total all other charges and understand portion sizes as relating to pricing
  • Ability to effectively deal with and resolve conflict situations, such as inaccurate banquet meal counts, shortage of food, shortage of equipment
  • Ability to read and speak English sufficient to understand menus and special request, and effectively communicate with the guest tableside
  • Knowledge of a ten key calculator to include simple calculations of adding, subtracting, multiplication and division
  • Ability to organize tasks and other associates in activities pertaining to efficient production of work. working environment/physical activities
  • Any combination of education and experience equivalent to a graduation from high school or any other combination of education, training or experience that provides the require knowledge, skill and ability. High school diploma preferred
  • Prior hospitality or food service operation preferred
  • Ability to obtain any government required licenses or certification
  • All associates must maintain a neat, clean and well groomed appearance
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Conference Services Manager Resume Examples & Samples

  • 10+ years in the hotel industry
  • A good knowledge of the principals of administration as they relate to the provision of facilities, services, and equipment in a large convention/exhibition/entertainment center
  • Excellent computer skills with experience in Microsoft Office software and at least one (1) year experience with Delphi or comparable convention management software
  • Must be comfortable interacting with executive and “C-Suite” level management
  • Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Must possess excellent organizational skills
  • Ability to meet deadlines and handle difficult situations
  • Ability to handle multiple tasks and priorities
  • Innovative with the ability to conceptualize and develop ideas and vision
  • Judgment to hold, protect and present the corporation’s reputation in highest form and regard
  • Innate flexibility and the desire to develop and do whatever it takes to get the job done in an fast- paced and energetic team
  • Ability to speak with conviction and respect to people of all ages and varying backgrounds
  • Superb work ethic and an established work history
  • Five years vendor management
  • Five years contract management / contract negotiating
  • Experience in healthcare industry
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Catering & Conference Services Manager Resume Examples & Samples

  • Associates degree (A.A.) from an accredited college or university; or minimum of four years previous supervisory experience; or combination of education and experience combined
  • Wedding and Social experience preferred
  • Must have the ability to interact with guests, staff and colleagues and resolve problems and conflicts in a diplomatic and tactful manner
  • Previous experience in Food & Beverage desired, but not required
  • Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs
  • Flexible to work all shifts including holidays, nights, weekends, and overtime as business needs dictate
  • Must be proficient in Microsoft Outlook programs
  • Excellent motivational, communication and customer service skills required
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Group Sales & Conference Services Manager Resume Examples & Samples

  • Respond to inquiries for small room blocks, meetings, and events using the sales process and hotel guidelines
  • Prospect for new business through various efforts
  • Identify and understand a client’s vision for their program
  • Prepare and send proposals and contracts to clients; negotiate and close on business
  • Meet or exceed revenue goals as assigned by the Director of Sales & Marketing
  • Conduct professional site inspections that are tailored to the client’s program
  • Develop meaningful client relationships from the sales phase, to on-site execution, to post program
  • Serve as the primary contact for the servicing of all groups, meetings, and events, including those contracted by other sales managers
  • Enter group rooming lists, and monitor group room blocks and pick-up
  • Create detailed event orders and resumes to ensure operational departments receive timely and accurate information to perform their responsibilities
  • Communicate with Food & Beverage on all related banquet functions
  • Identify up-sell opportunitiesand deliver these options in an organic and strategic way
  • Chair pre-conference and post-conference meetings with operational departments and clients
  • Obtain all necessary approvals, permits, and insurance certificates for events and photo shoots
  • Evaluate client satisfaction levels, with a focus on the continuous improvement of processes and procedures
  • Participate in required M.O.D. and Saturday office coverage as scheduled
  • Minimum of 1-year hotel, sales, or food & beverage experience
  • Previous experience working for a luxury hotel brand preferred
  • Strong computer knowledge, with technical ability and/or aptitude to fully use Delphi and Opera systems
  • Excellent communication skills in all aspects including verbal, written, and non-verbal
  • Detail oriented with superior organizational skills
  • Maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming
  • Must be effective in handling problems, including anticipating, preventing, identifying and solving problems as necessary
  • Must be able to understand and evaluate complex information, data, etc. from various sources to meet appropriate objectives
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Conference Services Manager Resume Examples & Samples

  • Approach all encounters with guests and employees in a friendly, service oriented manner
  • Maintain regular attendance in compliance with Fairmont Standards, as required by scheduling, which will vary according to the needs of the hotel
  • Maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming, which include adhering to Fairmont Hotels and Resorts grooming policy and wearing a nametag while working
  • Comply at all times with Fairmont standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient hotel operations
  • Contact clients and confirm program, dates, times, function space requirement, expected attendance and other pertinent details
  • Assist clients with guest room reservations, accounting procedures, food and beverage selections, audio visual needs, equipment rental, vendor referrals, transportation, recreational activities, and any other assistance needed
  • Maintain pricing integrity and propose upscale menus for all groups
  • In a timely manner per standards, prepare Banquet Event Orders for all functions, prepare group resumes and work with all departments of hotel involved in execution of respective functions. Coordinate accurate, up to date changes and communicate them effectively
  • Prepare contract agreements for any new business or in-conjunction business that may emerge following the original contract phase
  • Attend BEO meetings, Weekly Resume meetings, Group Pick-Up meetings and Departmental meetings
  • Conduct Pre and Post Conference meetings
  • Know relevant policies including menus and pricing, food handling, cancellations, service charges, guarantees, payment, shipping and receiving, etc
  • Offer and implement innovative ideas, methods, and procedures to further streamline the department
  • At least 3 years of Conference Services experience
  • Computer, telephone, other office equipment. Word Processing, Excel, Delphi or Opera system knowledge is preferred
  • Ability to work outside of regular office hours and weekends
  • Must be able to convey information and ideas clearly
  • Must be able to evaluate and select among alternative courses of action quickly and accurately
  • Must work well in stressful, high-pressure situations
  • Must maintain composure and objectivity under pressure
  • Must be effective at handling problems in the workplace, including anticipating, preventing, identifying, and solving problems as necessary
  • Must have the ability to assimilate complex information, data, etc. from disparate sources and consider, adjust, or modify to meet the constraints of a particular need
  • Must be effective at listening to, understanding, and clarifying the concerns and issues raised by coworkers and guests
  • Must be able to work with and understand financial information and data, and basic arithmetic functions
  • Must be proactive and have good decision making abilities “on the run.”
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Senior Conference Services Manager Resume Examples & Samples

  • Assist Director in managing all activity related to the Catering, Conference Services office; ensuring all service standards are followed
  • Assist Director in ensuring that Health & Safety standards, as well as departmental policies and procedures, are complied with
  • Assist Director with necessary training for department colleagues; coaching and counseling as necessary to provide tools for success
  • Assist Director with organization and supervision of assigned conventions and catering events; ensuring that group resumes, conference agendas, event orders, etc are prepared and distributed accurately and efficiently to ensure operational success
  • Assist Director in preparing annual budget for approval
  • Assist Director in developing annual business and marketing plans for the department
  • Assist Director in preparing monthly forecasts and departmental budgets, ensuring accuracy and achievement
  • Actively review all JD Power results on a frequent basis, communicating results to all colleagues within the department. Ensure that successes are built upon and develop action plans, when necessary, to address any deficiencies
  • Attend/lead necessary meetings within hotel that effect/are effected by the Catering, Conference Services & Events department; in absence of Director
  • Conduct any/all site inspections as required
  • Handle appropriate file workload; setting the example for departmental colleagues
  • Play active role in local community through associations, memberships and involvement. Be an ambassador of the hotel within the local community
  • Additional responsibilities, as outlined by Director
  • Previous leadership experience within luxury market, and similar role, required
  • Strong leadership, excellent interpersonal skills, and problem solving abilities
  • Possess and/or obtain CMP/CPCE certification within three years
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Conference Services Manager Resume Examples & Samples

  • Generate maximum revenue in the rooms and/or catering departments through achievement of specific revenue consumption and revenue booking goal levels in support of the hotels established merchandising strategies,
  • Actively support the Aggressive Revenue Growth element of the property and company Mission Statements by championing assigned market segments and priorities
  • Provide proactive guest service and timely follow up that meets or exceeds company standards
  • Achieve the Human Resources goals for the sales and/or catering departments
  • Contribute toward the maintenance of a professional and ethical image for the Sales and Catering departments of the hotel
  • Function as a key member of the hotels management team
  • Ensure proper servicing of customers during the sales, detailing, on-site, billing and re-booking phases
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Meeting & Conference Services Manager Resume Examples & Samples

  • Plans and coordinates details for meetings
  • Complete accurate BEO’s, upselling food, beverage, room rental, recreation, special amenities and technology
  • Communicate all changes on Event Orders to other departments
  • Actively prospects and solicits new contacts and business opportunities for meetings
  • Acts as on-site contact for meeting and meeting groups and larger groups as needed
  • Produces tickets for master billing including contract services, room rental and guests
  • Complete weekly backlog reports and other departmental reports as designated
  • Attends weekly resume meeting, training programs and other meeting as designated
  • Provides feedback to Director of Sales & Marketing relating to guest comments, observations, industry news
  • Follow up with client contact at the end of each meeting to ensure satisfaction and obtain feedback
  • Assists with and completes special projects and assignments as designated by the Director of Sales & Marketing
  • Produces invoices for clients
  • 2 year meeting and/or event planning experience with experience in a hotel or related field preferred
  • Working knowledege of Delphi system program
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Conference Services Manager Resume Examples & Samples

  • Assist the DOCCS, SVP of Sales & Marketing, Director of Resort Operations and President on internal events as needed through BEO creation, creative input and onsite assistance on events
  • Provide any additional support to above Executives as needed
  • Manage specific rooms-only programs on an as needed basis. This will not apply to all rooms-only programs
  • Manage larger family events that require coordination of details for f&b outlet reservations, spa, golf and recreation activities
  • Manage Executive Meeting Manager programs to successful completion
  • Direct and monitor the performance of Conference Services Coordinator team, ensuring that all procedures are followed. Correct any deficiencies with respective personnel
  • Anticipate guests’ needs, respond promptly and acknowledge all guests, however busy and whatever time of day
  • Maintain positive guest relations at all times
  • Be familiar with all Hotel services/features and local attractions/activities to respond to guest inquiries accurately
  • Resolve guest complaints, ensuring guest satisfaction
  • Organize and delegate traces for follow-up; be familiar with status of each
  • Review the Captain's reports/log book for previous day functions; follow up any problems noted and file
  • Review Banquet sales for the previous day; resolve discrepancies with Accounting. Track revenue against budget
  • Review Banquet checks for the previous day's functions; ensure accuracy of charges and presence of guest signature. Resolve discrepancies
  • Ensure that Conference Services Coordinator staff are knowledgeable of
  • A) function room capacities and various set ups
  • Knowledge of various food service styles (i.e., French service, Russian service, tableside flambé service, Butler style service)
  • Provide legible communication
  • Compute basic arithmetic
  • Familiarity with food and beverage cost controls
  • Familiarity with Sales and Marketing tools
  • Certification of previous training in liquor, wine and food service
  • Previous Culinary training
  • Certification in an alcohol awareness program
  • Ability to consultatively sell
  • Ability to input and access information in the property management system/computers/point of sales system
  • Previous guest relations training
  • Creative talent
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Conference Services Manager Resume Examples & Samples

  • Confirm all event related information with clients for files of ten (10) peak rooms or more
  • Responsible for following the Fairmont Conference Service Essential Standards
  • Part of Leadership team conducting assigned Weekend Duty manager shifts
  • Flexibility of work schedule: based on group requirements: evenings, weekends and holidays
  • Minimum of two (2) years experience in hotel catering and conference planning
  • Additional experience in the hospitality industry i.e. sales an asset
  • Microsoft Office Software computer literacy required
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills in English and French
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Conference Services Manager Resume Examples & Samples

  • Plan and coordinate campus residential conferences; meet with clients and potential clients to recruit conferences to the University, specifying conference support requirements and writing contractual agreements with clients
  • Develop pricing and contracts with service agencies such as Dining Services, IT, Media Services, Adobe Lodge, and Facilities to provide conference support at reasonable costs and evaluate service costs on an ongoing basis to ensure competitiveness
  • Coordinate with sponsoring campus departments such as the President’s Office, Admissions, Engineering, Business, Athletics, Law School, Pastoral Ministries, etc. to ensure that all group needs are met
  • Oversee conference-related activities including client billing, payment of vendor invoices, and dispute resolution with clients and vendors, written pre-event confirmation of vendor services and scheduling of University facilities for conference use
  • Determine fiscal requirements and prepare budgetary recommendations: monitor, verify and reconcile expenditure of budgeted funds
  • Develop effective working partnerships with related University departments and improve service for conference service clients and guests
  • Manage the residence hall facilities during the summer. This includes managing the assignment and use of the halls, maintenance requests, custodial service scheduling, damage assessment, and inventory of all spaces throughout the summer, upkeep of the buildings, and management of the service desks while occupied by conference guests
  • Supervise a centralized service desk throughout the summer so that conference guests have a single point of contact to make requests and report issues during their stay
  • Serve as a main point of contact for all departments affected by Conference Services programs: Residence Life, Dining Services, Athletics, Campus Safety Services, and Facilities. Provide relevant and appropriate information related to summer residential conferences and camps
  • Negotiate conference custodial contract, set standards for services required for individual unit turns and common area maintenance. Review performance against contract expectations
  • Coordinate the residence hall transitions from student occupancy at the end of the academic year to conference group occupancy and back to student occupancy in the fall
  • Determine, document, and communicate appropriate fee and rate schedules for all conference service charges including housing, dining, facility rental, linens, and other program costs. Rates are to be set on an annual basis in consultation with Dining Services, Athletics, and other departments as appropriate. Provide documentation of rates and schedule of routine charges to all groups upon reservation
  • Develop and maintain training manuals as well as policies and procedures manuals for conference service staff. Provide leadership, direction, and support to all staff supervised
  • Responsible for Conference Services emergency response preparation and for communicating this, as well as all fire/life/safety regulations and procedures to all program sponsors/contacts and to program participants if appropriate
  • Maintain familiarity with risk management and liability issues as they pertain to the execution of contracts and ensure that all conference groups provide evidence of acceptable liability insurance and employee/chaperone/representative background checks
  • Maintain familiarity with ADA compliance issues and resources available at SCU
  • Insure 24 hour on–call duty for all residence halls during the conference season (June – August). Often during the conference season, work is required during unusual hours including early mornings, late evenings, weekends, and/or holidays to welcome incoming groups or facilitate check outs
  • Provide leadership that promotes trust, corporation, and high level of performance to conference service staff, clients, and guests
  • Provide professional support to program sponsors and as well as a central point of contact for University service providers
  • Market conference facilities and accommodations both to on campus sponsors as well as off campus groups to ensure the maximum utilization of our facilities and the maximum positive exposure for the campus to the community and potentially to youth in the position to select a college in the future
  • Will require travel to other buildings on the campus
  • Mostly indoor office environment with windows
  • During summer months will spend majority of time in the field interacting with staff and conference contacts &guests
  • 3 to 5 years of relevant work experience
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Conference Services Manager Resume Examples & Samples

  • College degree preferred or equivalent experience/training
  • Expert Knowledge of Delphi, Market Vision, and CVent preferred
  • Ability to listen, speak and write in English to ascertain and respond to vendor’s needs
  • Ability to analyze data and communicate effectively with peers and supervisors in a positive manner
  • Ensures precise execution of group events by effectively coordinating all operating departments to deliver required services to include but not limited to, arrival and departure, meeting room set-ups, , audio visual/production needs, special individual needs, diagrams, special events, transportation as liaison to facility staff
  • After a meeting/event is booked and detailed into BEO format by the meeting planner, discover proactively, communicate and coordinate all operational aspects required
  • Maintain open communication and timely updates with all Departments in an effort to better meet the clients’ requirements
  • Communicates frequently with meeting planner to ensure expectations are met or exceeded
  • Communicates effectively verbally and in writing all details of events to appropriate personnel in timely manner
  • Maintain the highest level of employee/guest relations, and excellent working relationships with all Departments
  • Performs necessary administrative tasks to include distribution of event orders, reports, filing, etc
  • Follow standards in production and use of Delphi database system with assembly of reports as requested by the Director of Conference Services, or other departments
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Meeting & Conference Services Manager Resume Examples & Samples

  • Associates must, at all times, be attentive, friendly, helpful, and courteous to all guests, managers, and fellow associates
  • Oversee all aspects of the daily operation of the hotel’s banquet set-up and coffee break departments
  • Work with the food and beverage manager and the executive chef and keep them informed of issues as they arise
  • Coordinate and monitor all phases of Loss Prevention within the department
  • Monitor Banquet Event Orders to ascertain equipment needs and to comprehend business flow
  • Assign associates to functions and room set-ups to maximize efficiency
  • Ensure compliance with SOP’s and procedures in all outlets
  • Be visible on the floor and assist staff as needed during set-up
  • Maintain revenue and payroll budgets; and meet budgeted productivity while keeping quality consistently high
  • Be involved in and/or conduct departmental and hotel training
  • Motivate, develop, and manage associates according to Wyndham S.O.P.'s
  • Manage the interviewing process of candidates and follow standards for hiring approvals
  • Write and deliver associate performance reviews in accordance with Wyndham standards
  • Ensure compliance with SOP’s and procedures in department
  • Respond to guest complaints in a timely manner
  • Comply with weekly and monthly forecasting procedures
  • Ensure the training of department supervisors, and associates on SOP’s, report preparation and technical job tasks
  • Due to size and complexity of operations, may have multiple direct reports including on the line supervisors, and hourly associates
  • At least 3 years of progressive experience in a hotel or a related field; or a 4-year college degree and at least 1 years of related experience; or a 2-year college degree and 2 or more years of related experience
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Franchised Conference Services Manager Resume Examples & Samples

  • Prior experience in the field of hospitality with specific experience in catering sales is essential
  • Minimum of 1year within the Hospitality Industry required
  • Must have experience at a similar size and quality hotel
  • High School Diploma required; Bachelor's Degree preferred
  • Must possess computer skills, including, but not limited to, use of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Delphi
  • Knowledge of sales skills, revenue management, training, and motivation of peers
  • Ability to execute appropriate action plans
  • Knowledge of hotel operations, including marketing plans, security and safety programs, personnel and labor relations, preparation of business plans, repairs, maintenance, budget forecasting, quality assurance programs, hospitality law, and long-range planning
  • Ability to work effectively under time constraints and deadlines
  • Command of the English language both written and verbal
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Conference Services Manager Resume Examples & Samples

  • Ensuring the customers (including guests, administrators, other function coordinators) are receiving quality assistance and service
  • Overseeing the scheduling of more than 15 Conference Rooms
  • Coordinating with culinary, audio visual, facilities and housekeeping staff to ensure they have all of the necessary information to serve their customers
  • Management of all conference billing, including weekly and monthly financial reporting
  • Overseeing seasonal projects, including holiday events and Board of Director’s Meeting
  • Assisting with catering management and general oversight of event business
  • Ability to multitask in a high-pressure environment, while remaining composed and patient in front of customers
  • Solid organizational skills that allow for oversight of various, ever-changing schedules
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Applications, especially Excel
  • Knowledge of database management, web design and understanding of menu planning and food cost (Experience with CaterTrax is a plus)
  • Team building and leadership skills
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Conference Services Manager Resume Examples & Samples

  • Creating up-sell opportunities, and identify sources for ancillary hotel revenue
  • Coordinating all events with exceptional discipline and follow-up to determine customer setups, numbers, types of functions, times and special needs
  • Conducting property wide site tours for both prospective clients and existing customers
  • Producing and distributing detailed convention services resumes to hotel operational departments and communicate effectively customer’s needs to exceed expectations
  • A minimum of 5 years conference services or event management experience in the hospitality industry working with high end groups
  • Extensive knowledge of banquet and catering functions, audiovisual requirements, and an understanding of meeting room setups
  • The ability to multi task and service clients along with operational tasks within time sensitive deadlines
  • Strong computer competence of working applications of Word, Excel, Outlook. Knowledge of sales and catering software
  • The ability to work under pressure and deal with stressful situations and customer demands
  • The ability to operate independently, with a high sense of urgency and be passionate about service
  • Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal, and ability to communicate effectively at all levels
  • The ability to work flexible hours that will include significant hours outside of normal business hours including early mornings, evenings, weekends and public holidays
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Conference Services Manager Resume Examples & Samples

  • Negotiate function space and hotel services within approved departmental booking guidelines
  • Monitors all aspect of group room block
  • Plan all details of assigned groups, prepare BEO's and resumes
  • Responsible for contacting clients and maintaining communication throughout the planning process
  • Assists and advises group contact in the budget process, program agenda, and the assigning of the appropriate space
  • Prepares creative or budgetary menu proposals as requested by client
  • Rearranges meeting space and times based on group needs
  • Finalizes all meeting details and distributes to staff, including banquet event orders and group resumes
  • Confirm in writing to the client and all affected hotel departments all group requirements via sales contract terms, addendums, confirmation of pricing, group resumes, and/or banquet event order
  • Attends meetings and hotel training sessions as required by hotel management
  • Any additional duties as assigned
  • 2-4 years Conference Service or related experience
  • Knowledge of hotel sales, conference and banquets preferred
  • Knowledge of food and beverage operations, Banquet/Room Set-up and capacities
  • Excellent communication skills using proper English
  • Proficient in: Delphi/Opera system, Microsoft Office Word, Excel and Outlook
  • Must meet state legal age requirement to serve or handle alcohol
  • You may be required to work nights, weekends, and/or holidays
  • Confident individual who is willing to assume responsibility
  • Demonstrates high degree of drive and determination
  • Adaptive and flexible, team player with positive attitude
  • Ability to focus on guest/client needs, remaining calm and courteous
  • Detail orientated individual with ability to multi-task while
  • Ability to maintain a highly positive and friendly image that will reflect well on hotels overall appearance
  • Ability to adhere to hotels grooming standards; policy and procedures
  • Ability to work and make excellent independent judgment decisions
  • Moving about the outlets/meeting rooms
  • Carrying or lifting items weighing up to 20 pounds
  • Handling objects and products
  • Bending, stooping and kneeling
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Senior Conference Services Manager Resume Examples & Samples

  • Knowledge of a hotel structure and how all departments interact
  • Meeting and event operations/planning/coordination experience
  • Expert Knowledge of Delphi 9.5 and Market Vision preferred
  • Act as a mentor and resource to the Conference Services Manager team, ensuring your understanding and adherence to all CSM procedures and processes. Liaise with Director of Conference Services and Conference Services Manager team to ensure all processes are being managed and maintained
  • Support the DOCS through scheduling and projects as assigned. Keep DOCS in tune with project status and any potential roadblocks
  • Ensures precise execution of group events by effectively coordinating all operating departments to deliver required services to include but not limited to, arrival and departure, meeting room set-ups, audio visual/production needs, special individual needs, diagrams, special events, , transportation as liaison to facility staff
  • Must be thoroughly familiar with all aspects of the facility including accommodations, meeting facilities and support services available to best maximize the effective utilization of the facility
  • Must constantly fulfill the general, unique or special meeting objectives of each client and ensure each meeting/event meets that client’s particular meeting objectives, needs and requirements
  • Coordinate all aspects of the clients’ needs by utilizing departmental services, along with services provided by local vendors who may offer services and/or products as requested
  • Communicate updates to reflect an accurate and current status of all meeting requirements and attendee counts enabling operational departments to accurately deliver the clients’ needs. After BEOs have been distributed to all Departments, maintain accurate and up to date information by continually updating Operations Departments of changes by following change process procedures whenever changes to a meeting have occurred
  • Takes a proactive approach toward guest and planner satisfaction
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Conference Services Manager Resume Examples & Samples

  • 2 to 3 years’ experience directly related to hotel conference services or relevant Food and Beverage Experience
  • College education or equivalent experience
  • Must be able to work flexible schedule including weekends, evenings and holidays
  • Must be able to communicate in English both verbal and written
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
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Conference Services Manager Resume Examples & Samples

  • Assist with additional reporting or miscellaneous projects
  • Any other duties as assigned by the General Manager
  • Professional communication and understands the primary language(s) used in the workplace
  • Extensive knowledge of the meeting space, facilities and services offered
  • Knowledge and experience in providing excellent customer service
  • Must have excellent customer relation skills and leadership capability
  • Must be detail oriented with outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Understanding of basic audiovisual equipment used in meeting rooms
  • Understanding of computers and applications with strong working knowledge of MS Word, Excel and Windows. Knowledge of EMS (Property Management System) is preferred, but not required
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Conference Services Manager Resume Examples & Samples

  • Actively solicit new business and respond to inquiries with the intention of confirming profitable catering business and achieving Quarterly Sales Goals. Maintain an active trace/follow-up system on all inquiries and personal sales calls
  • Plan and/or attend and/or participate in meetings with hotel staff and clients, including but not exclusive to: Morning Operations Briefing, Morning CS Briefing, Resume Meeting, Banquet Event Order Meeting, Sales Meeting, Pre-Convention Meetings, Monthly Board of Operations, Menu Tastings, and Planning Visits
  • Finalize the requirements of confirmed bookings while maximizing revenue potential through up selling and ensuring effective communication both written (Resumes, BEO, Daily Reports) and personal contact with all departments for the success of the event. Ensure accuracy of Banquet Checks and provide bill review on completion of program or event. Prepare a monthly booking report
  • Keep Director of Catering/Catering Conference Services promptly and fully informed of all problems or unusual matter so prompt corrective action can be taken where appropriate
  • Supervise the execution of banquet events. Review all function space with banquet manager and when required head house attendant. Ensure satisfaction of client at the outset of all events
  • Comply with Four Seasons standards for sales and marketing, while working harmoniously and professionally with co-workers and planning committee
  • Ability to work weekends to oversee guest events