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BRITTANY CANADY

BRITTANY CANADY

Savannah

Summary

Organized and driven Director of Events & Catering offering more than five years of expertise in planning events such as wedding rehearsals and receptions, corporate/pharmaceutical events, and both onsite and offsite catering in addition to fifteen years of outstanding performance and growth in the food and beverage industry. Accomplished in managing event planning activities from start to finish while fully incorporating clients' special requests and maintaining budgets. Committed to achieving goals and surpassing client expectations. Successful in creating and building upon professional relationships with both clients and local venues, ensuring continued growth in revenue and returning business from both. Seeking to expand upon knowledge and experience, both inside and outside the restaurant setting, and eager to learn new skills to perpetuate steady advancement.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Director of Events & Catering

The Gaslight Group
08.2020 - Current
  • Developed and maintained year-round calendar of events, raised brand awareness and drove organic engagement with consumers and partners.
  • Created structures and systems not yet in existence with company to ensure continued growth and expansion.
  • Surveyed and analyzed event and strategy success and orchestrated improvements that increased attendee satisfaction and revenue.
  • Maintained ever-present and hands-on approach with every event and catering, guaranteeing the client was taken care of from start to finish.
  • Worked closely with Sales Director to market and grow event revenue each year and partnered with area hotels and facilities to confirm continued top service.
  • Researched vendors and locations, liaised between event staff and facilities and arranged teams to coordinate event setup and teardown.
  • Established partnerships with local venues, gaining placement on several venues preferred vendors list.
  • Marketed, booked, and physically worked on our food truck to help expand our events and catering business into that ever growing realm of service, learning intricacies of food truck service along the way.

General Manager

B. Matthew's Eatery
02.2012 - 08.2020
  • Drove year-over-year business growth while leading operations, strategic vision and long-range planning.
  • Trained and managed staff in proper service etiquette and food and beverage knowledge.
  • Created and upheld cleaning schedules as well as amplified organization around the business, ensuring a clean and properly maintained atmosphere.
  • Successfully built a unique craft cocktail menu and elegant wine list as well as diligently took inventory, placed orders, and calculated weekly final costs.
  • Responded promptly and professionally to reviews on social media, review sites, as well as emails and inquiries sent directly to the business.
  • Retained precise understanding of the point of sale system, as well as the back office programs in order to respond to emergency situations swiftly and confidently.
  • Created a weekly schedule for the wait staff while calculating labor forecasts and planning for special events.
  • Worked with clients for special events and caterings to plan pricing, menu, and party details.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Art History

Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA
05.2010

Skills

  • Service Coordination
  • Contract Negotiation
  • Staff Leadership
  • Problem Anticipation and Resolution
  • Administrative Recordkeeping
  • Client Relations
  • Creativity and Adaptability
  • Service Oriented
  • Resource Allocation
  • Independent Thinking

Timeline

Director of Events & Catering

The Gaslight Group
08.2020 - Current

General Manager

B. Matthew's Eatery
02.2012 - 08.2020

Bachelor of Arts - Art History

Georgia Southern University
BRITTANY CANADY