Taylor Shapard

Experience

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  Collin Theatre Center

  Aug 2009 - May 2011

  Stage Manager

  I worked as a stage manager on 3 shows at this school including RENT, Little Women the Musical and also Bus Stop. Much detail and authority went into these jobs on getting every light and sound cue correct and also keeping the cast and crew up to speed on everything that was happening.

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  Personal Wealth Advisors

  Sept 2009 - Aug 2011

  Marketing Assistant

  -Made new connections through cold calling to help potentially new clients become aware of their finances. -Maintained relationships through following up every three months to see how we could be of service to them. -I planned and executed dinner seminars for clients by closely working with restaurants to assemble the set menu and price. I also personally followed up with the clients about the time and date of the seminars. -I used programs such as Gorilla (A client input system), Word, Excel and Powerpoint. Show less

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  Omni Hotels & Resorts

  Oct 2013 - Jan 2015

  Catering and Business Travel Coordinator

  -Assisted Catering managers with creating client contracts and remained a key contact for questions with clients.-Created in house banquet event orders as well as organized and distributed banquet event orders to the entire hotel. -Supported the Business Travel Sales manager when negotiating a sleeping room rate as well as making reservations for key clients.

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  Whiskey Cake Kitchen & Bar

  Aug 2015 - Jul 2022

  -Train and mentor a team of 4 sales managers, overseeing 12 stores, and implementing an event sales strategy. -Actively drove sales by building relationships with customers through outside networking, and community events.-Execution and creation of new systems and procedures.-Create, market, permit and execute monthly pairing dinners, whiskey tastings, farmers markets and other events for the general public. -Oversaw and implemented the curbside, ready to heat kit program & virtual events during COVID. Show less -Participate in community outreach and networking opportunities to drive sales with the Plano Chamber of Commerce, local hotels, restaurants and sports teams. -Sell and service events within the restaurant such as rehearsal dinners, corporate events and full restaurant buyouts. -Orchestrate the marketing, payments, setup and execution of monthly pairing dinners to the public. -Come up with new events to help market Whiskey Cake in the community such as farmers markets, Earth Day Festivals and offsite charity events. Show less

  • Director of Sales

    Jan 2021 - Jul 2022

  • Event Sales Manager

    Aug 2015 - Jul 2022
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  Man O' War Vineyards

  Mar 2016 - May 2016

  Caretaker/ Vineyard Staff

  -Coordinated accommodation and meals for contract workers during high season. -Delivered meals in the vineyard as well as helped pick grapes for harvest. -Assisted with the tastings and selling of wine in the tasting room.

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  Front Burner Restaurants

  Oct 2016 - Mar 2017

  Marketing Assistant

  -Launched Facebook ads and social media campaigns for all restaurants to promote events and specials to help drive sales. -Worked closely with our PR company on press releases, photo shoots and local tv demos and promotions.-Created unique events and content for the restaurants Facebook, Instagram and Snapchat to incorporate into their store for more interaction from customers.

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  Self-employed

  Jan 2023 - Feb 2025

  Travel Advisor

  Designing dream trips for families, couples and groups.

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  Cowboys Club

  Dec 2023 - now

  Lounge Server
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  Whiskey Cake Kitchen & Bar

  Feb 2025 - now

  Regional Sales Manager