Jessica C.

Director of Campus Events at the University of Notre Dame

South Bend, Indiana, United States

About

Experience

  • University of Notre Dame (13 yrs 1 mo)
    • Director of Campus Events
      Feb 2022 - Present · 4 yrs 6 mos

    • Event Specialist
      Jun 2019 - Apr 2022 · 2 yrs 11 mos

    • Assistant Director of Food and Beverage, Banquets
      Sep 2018 - Jun 2019 · 10 mos

  • Front of the House Restaurant Manager at J. Alexander's Restaurants
    Jul 2008 - Jun 2013 · 5 yrs

    · Work all aspects of a $6 million restaurant · Developing business strategies to push the company forward · Maintaining food quality through inventory and prep · Hospitality accounting and finance · Compiled daily reports of sales and labor management · Opening and closing the restaurant safely and effectively · Confidence in unexpected opportunities regarding operations, food preparation, and general business flow · Ran the second biggest number division in the restaurant- which included pub inventory, variance reports, and investigating and maintaining a low gap percentage Customer service management · Dealing with issues regarding guests, food quality, and upholding food presentation to the highest standard · Directed and managed 20 or more employees per shift on a daily basis · Developing customer relations · Improving team member performance through daily one-on-ones and pre-shift meetings · Handled guest complaints to ensure guest loyalty and retention

  • Press Box and Suite Attendant at Ross-Ade Stadium at Purdue University
    Sep 2006 - Dec 2008 · 2 yrs 4 mos

    · Organized individual rooms before the guests arrival to fit their specific preferences in organization and food service in order to make their visit more enjoyable · Prepared athletic suites and the Press Buffet with the proper food and beverage items according to each client prior to each football game · Networked and socialized with important clients · Also catered and served at weddings, and other social events at the stadium

  • Food and Beverage Intern at Disney Vacation Club
    May 2006 - Aug 2006 · 4 mos