Stephanie Raper

Experience

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  Applebee's

  Apr 2004 - Apr 2011

  Bartender

  Started as a hostess and was promoted through every front of house position.• Certified as a trainer of each position held, to include host, to-go specialist, expeditor, server, and bartender.• Consistently ranked as #1 or #2 server based on sales averages, sales mix, tip percentages, and guest compliments.• Awarded Employee of the Month, Quarter, and Year.

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  ASU Karsten GC

  Aug 2007 - Apr 2011

  Server

  Served and Bartended during regular restaurant operation and private events.• Trained over twenty new-hires in serving position

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  LGO Hospitality LLC

  Nov 2011 - Apr 2013

  Banquet Captain

  Planned and implemented private events for groups of fifteen up to one hundred and fifty. • Managed staff of three to eight to ensure smooth service and an exceptional guest experience.

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  Moonbeam Capital Investments LLC

  May 2012 - Jun 2014

  Independant Contractor - Social Media Marketing

  Update social media platforms and websites, interact with online communities, and coordinate with on-site staff for seven regional shopping malls.• Established or optimized Facebook, Twitter, and Constant Contact accounts for all properties. • Increased Facebook followers to over 17,000 while advertising mall events and tenant promotions.

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  Arizona Country Club

  Sept 2014 - Jan 2016

  Assistant Catering Manager

  Planning, coordinating, and executing events such as, but not limited to, weddings, corporate events, baby/bridal showers, reunions, and intimate private meetings. • Proficient in the organization leading up to the event with Banquet Event Orders, detailed diagrams, and cost estimates. • Ensure consistent communication and provide flexible availability for site tours, meetings, emails, and phone calls. • Creatively design events to exceed client and member expectations and visions.• Work within department standards to hit anticipated goals by selling higher packages and booking larger events while staying within any fixed costs limits and budgets.• Assess facility capacity, set up, and audio visual needs for events• Supervise set up, execution, and breakdown of events while ensuring efficient communication between client, kitchen, banquet staff, and other affected departments. • Provide hands on training programs for new employees and the subsequent support, additional education, and management. Show less

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  Aventura Catering at the Phoenix Convention Center

  Jan 2016 - now

  Catering Sales Manager