View Applicant's Work Portfolio & Gallery

*Access at applicants discretion & your account level

2205 Apt B-6 Beckett StreetBossier City, La.71111
     318-663-0276 cellular
Joni M. Edwards
     

Objective      Hospitality & Guest Service : To obtain a position with a company where I can utilize more than 12 years of hospitality & guest service experience to contribute to company growth.
Experience      July 07 – January 2010 Harrah’s Louisiana Downs Bossier City, La.v      Sales & Catering Manager §      Direct Report for the department ensuring all hiring & proper training was met, while maintaining employee evaluations and corrective feedback.§      Hosted weekly meetings with all involved departments for staffing levels along with planning for the execution of property events. Staffed accordingly with proven track record to provide the best customer service while maintaining labor cost below budget for the year.§      Complete menu planning and execution of all special events & functions held on property, including all major black out dates of 3000+ coupled with concerts held on property.§      Responsible for accounts payable & receivable, monthly P&L, General Ledger, Inventory, Cost of Sales including both Food & Liquor Inventory.§      Foster relationships in the community with many groups by planning and hosting events on and off property.
     August 05 –October 06      Allen & Allen Services Natchitoches, La.v      Restaurant Manager§      Maintain P& L, Accounts Payable, Monthly Inventory§      Responsible for all hiring & staffing along with training§      Planning menus weekly while maintaining cost of sales accordingly. Ordering all inventories.§      Responsible for Bi-Weekly Payroll.§      Menu proposal and execution of catered events on site.
     October 2000 – August 05 Ramada Inn Natchitoches La.      v      Director of Sales & Catering §      Meet with clients to plan events according to their expectations while meeting their desired budget.§      Responsible for weekly meetings with departments for successful execution of events. Managed Front of House & Banquet Set-up. §      Track Daily Revenue & Forecasting Reports.§      Foster Relationships through community events while marketing and promoting our facility
     
Education/Schools      Natchitoches Central High Jena High School
Accomplishments      2008 Christmas In The SkyCyber Innovation Ground Breaking 2007,2008,2009 Super Derby of Louisiana Downs
Reference      Casey Ryan Boddie Advertising 318-549-8500Issac Dyass Director Food & Beverage 318-207-6135 Mary Helen Stovall Business Owner 318-326-4878Brad Zagone Fire Prevention 318-465-8903
     

Click Photo

for larger view