MARCIA CONDE
Clermont
Summary
Seasoned Event Specialist with substantial background in planning, coordinating and executing diverse events. Effective at multitasking, managing resources and leading teams to successful event completion. Noteworthy strengths include strategic thinking, problem-solving abilities and strong communication skills. Demonstrated impact through seamless execution of events, resulting in increased customer satisfaction and business growth.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Selling Event Specialist
Elsie Deli Provisions
Clermont
11.2015 - Current
- Marketed Boar's Head brand products in Publix stores to increase customer awareness and sales
- Interacted with customers to promote the Boar's Head products and answer questions
- Help promote new product items to customers and provided detailed
- Built strong customer relationships to encourage repeat business
- Maintained high standards of food safety and presentation during events
- Coordinated events to enhance local product promotion and foster community engagement.
- Orchestrated logistics for vendor collaboration and equipment arrangement during events.
Chef
Carrington Academy
Cleveland
08.2022 - 05.2024
- Assisted teachers with children and provided support during staff shortages
- Held child and infant CPR and first aid certification
- Prepared diverse menus catering to children's nutritional needs and preferences.
- Designed interactive cooking lessons for students, cultivating culinary expertise and encouraging creativity.
- Managed inventory, ordering supplies to maintain optimal kitchen operations.
- Developed seasonal recipes that align with school events and themes.
- Maintained equipment and kitchen tools, ensuring proper functioning and safety compliance.
- Maintained a clean work environment by adhering to sanitation policies and procedures.
Assistant Catering Manager / Cook
Brenau University through Aramark
Gainesville
11.2021 - 08.2022
- Assisted in planning and coordinating catering events for university functions.
- Managed inventory and ordered supplies to ensure event readiness.
- Trained and supervised catering staff during high-volume events.
- Oversaw logistics for efficient delivery and arrangement of catering services.
- Oversaw setup of banquet tables prior to events and ensured adequate staffing levels were maintained.
- Coordinated logistics for off-site events, including transportation, setup, and breakdown of catering equipment.
- Oversaw food preparation, production and presentation according to quality standards.
- Consulted with guests to gather feedback on food quality, address concerns, and replenish beverages
Assistant Manager / Chef
Low Carb Market Cafe
Cleveland
01.2021 - 10.2021
- Assisted in managing daily operations of a busy cafe focused on low-carb diets.
- Implemented health and safety protocols to maintain a clean dining environment.
- Supported marketing efforts by promoting new low-carb menu items to customers.
- Collaborated with management on developing strategic plans for achieving business goals.
- Managed kitchen inventory and ordered supplies as needed.
- Trained new staff on food preparation and safety protocols.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization in kitchen areas.
- Developed weekly menu options based on seasonal ingredients.
- Stored foods correctly using correct storage containers and labelling systems.
- Monitored food preparation methods, portion sizes and garnishing of dishes to ensure that food was prepared in accordance with the restaurant's recipes and presentation standards.
Education
Culinary Arts - Associate of Applied Science
North Georgia Technical College
Business - Bachelor of Science
University of Phoenix
Phoenix, AZHigh school diploma or GED -
Escuela De Conde
Skills
- Event coordination
- Product promotion
- Customer engagement
- Food safety management
- Vendor collaboration
- Catering logistics
- Community outreach
- Staff training
- Menu development
- Effective communication
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Event planning expertise
- Decision-making
- Event planning
- Customer service
- Corporate events planning
- Food service
- Special events planning
- Business administration
- Room setup and breakdown
- Problem-solving
- Onsite execution
- Budgeting and finance
- Guest management
- Client relationship development
- Event assessment
- Event products and services promotion
Certification
- Driver's License, Present
- CPR Certification, Present
- Non-CDL Class C, Present
- ServSafe, Present
- Food Safety Certification, Present
- Childcare Certification, Present
- Food Handler Certification, Present
- First Aid Certification, Present
Languages
- Spanish
- English, Bilingual
- Spanish, Bilingual
Willing To Relocate
- Gainesville, GA
- Braselton, GA
- Atlanta, GA
Timeline
Chef
Carrington Academy
08.2022 - 05.2024
Assistant Catering Manager / Cook
Brenau University through Aramark
11.2021 - 08.2022
Assistant Manager / Chef
Low Carb Market Cafe
01.2021 - 10.2021
Selling Event Specialist
Elsie Deli Provisions
11.2015 - Current
Culinary Arts - Associate of Applied Science
North Georgia Technical College
Business - Bachelor of Science
University of Phoenix
High school diploma or GED -
Escuela De Conde