Charity Lynn Weaverling

PSC 817 Box 116

FPO AE 09266

Email:

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Day: 081-811-5090 Cell Phone: 346-866-9682

SSN:184-68-2585

Citizenship:United States

Federal Status:N/A

OBJECTIVEDirector of Catering

PROFILE: Certified Meeting Professional with 15 years solid work experience in several institutions including one of the largest and most comprehensive training centers in the nation. Experienced in Planning and Special Events, Human Resources, Accounting, Employee Training, Quality Assurance, Government and Corporate Contracts. Developed and administered numerous new employee orientation programs including Sexual Harassment and EEO; created employee manuals, job descriptions, and LSOP’s. Implemented two property management systems encompassing over 3 million square feet of space, training over 100 individuals. Liaison between government, military, corporate groups and in-house services. Success in supervising up to 25 professionals in areas of office and telephone management, conference room assignments, information technologies and audio visual resource allocation. Currently completing MBA program at University of Phoenix.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

12/2007 to 04/2009; 40 hours per Week; Director of Catering and Special Events; $42,000 per Annum; last promoted Not Specified; permanent employee; not on a temporary promotion; Princess Anne Country Club, 3800 Pacific Avenue Virginia Beach, VA 23451; Bill Shonk, 757-428-4141; may contact supervisor.

As Director of Catering for Princess Anne Country Club, responsible for coordinating all corporate, government, and social meetings and events including arranging forcatering, audio visual equipment, entertainment, and internet capabilities. Developed yearly department budget and tracked all expenses. Actively served on three committees responsible for increasing club revenues. Supervised staff of over 25 individuals.

Accomplishments:

  • Revised all catering menus, increasing price by 20-40%
  • Coordinated 16 monthly luncheons for 120-200 members of SOPC (SACT Officers Partners’ Club)
  • Created “To-Go-Menu” concept capturing new market and increasing monthly revenue by 15%
  • Active member of CMAA (Club Managers Association of America)

05/2005 to 02/2007; 40 hours per Week; Director of Catering and Special Events; $40,000 per Annum; last promoted Not Specified; permanent employee; not on a temporary promotion; Cavalier Hotel Resort and Conference Center, 4101 Atlantic Avenue Virginia Beach, VA 23451; Dan Palaschak, 757-363-9671; may contact supervisor.

Solely responsible for planning all group conventions and one-day functions at OceanfrontBeachClubConferenceCenter and “Historic Hotel of America” for groups up to 2,000. Managed banquet department staff of over 20 individuals. Involved in creating new website.

Accomplishments:

  • Sold an average of $1.2 million per year in food and beverage sales
  • Received designation of Certified Meeting Professional
  • Ability to execute eight different events in one evening with a total attendance of 2,500
  • Created “Christmas in July” sales blitz that aided in booking 41 events for December 2005 and over $500,000 in sales

03/2004 to 03/2005; 40 hours per Week; Event Planner; $34,500 per Annum; last promoted Not Specified; permanent employee; not on a temporary promotion; Crestline Hotels & Resorts, Inc., 425 Water Street Portsmouth, VA 23704; Amy Maines 757- 718-5803; may contact supervisor

Responsible for selling and planning all military- related functions and reunions, weddings, and other social events for groups up to 1,600. Active member of Hampton Roads Chapter of Executive Women International, Young Professionals of Hampton Roads, Chamber of Commerce, and Oceanfront Jaycees.

Accomplishments:

  • Exceeded sales goal by 110%, $80,000 in 9 month period
  • Received designation of Certified Wedding Planner
  • Created completely new wedding menus
  • Designed marketing display case in conjunction with local vendors

10/2003 to 02/2004; 40 hours per Week; Planning Coordinator, $37,000 per Annum; last promoted Not Specified; permanent employee; not on a temporary promotion; BECO Construction 609 Independence Parkway Chesapeake, VA 23320; Burt Cutright, 757- 547-1515; may not contact supervisor.

Interim employment at a as part of a personal move. Ensured that all department heads (commercial building, marketing, project managers, and accounting) completed daily project tasks. Reported status of all projects to CEO. Coordinated all daily, weekly, and annual meetings including travel arrangements. Proofed and routed leases and contracts through necessary departments and leasing agents. Directly responsible for maintaining all finances of CEO, approximately $30,000 per month. Assisted CEO in all daily activities of $50 million per year operation.

Accomplishments:

  • Developed task management system through MS Project to coordinate all assignments delegated to department heads; followed through on completion
  • Researched potential office locations based on needs of expanding company; met with leasing agents to secure new office location in Norfolk, VA
  • Designed interior scheme of new office location in Suffolk, VA

11/2001 to 08/2003; 40 hours per Week;Director of Conference Services, $43,500 per Annum; last promoted Not Specified; permanent employee; not on a temporary promotion; ARAMARK Corporation- BearingPoint, Inc.1660 International Drive McLean, VA 22102; Jason Fisher, 215-898-4560; may contact supervisor

Aided in management of BearingPoint’s global headquarters, a one million square foot facility, $3 million account. Coordinated daily office assignments for 1600 employees. Supervised 18 employees, including two managers in areas of floor management, conference room reservations, reception, and catering throughout 11 floors.

Accomplishments:

  • Implemented new national property management system and phone switch, 3V Agilquest; trained all employees on software application
  • Designed new hire orientation program and administered to current staff and new hires
  • Decreased turnover in one year period from 70% to 20%
  • Filled in as Controller for eight weeks, collecting over $250,000 in outstanding invoices
  • Designed and Implemented QA programs effectively utilizing daily inspections of all areas, addressing and coaching staffing on areas in need of improvement

09/1999 to 11/2001; 40 hours per Week; Conference Planning Manager; $34,500 per Annum; last promoted Not Specified; permanent employee; not on a temporary promotion; ARAMARK Corporation- National Conference Center, 18980 Upper Belmont Place Lansdowne, VA 20176; Deirdre McGaw, Phone 703-729-8000; may contact supervisor.

Coordinated all logistics of conferences and training for members of government and corporate groups ranging in size from 20 to 1,000 people at two million square foot facility with 250 meeting rooms. Clients included US Navy Reserve, US Coast Guard, US Air Force- Installation IG, Department of Defense, US Army, among others. Arranged for all conference materials and delivery, transportation, audio visual, IT services, computer rentals, and off-site dining.

Accomplishments:

  • Actively rebooked $5 million client, US Marine Corps Recruiting Command; planned all year long meetings
  • Maintained an upsell of 85%, or over $350,000 in two year period
  • Implemented new property management system, Visual One; trained all employees on software application

EDUCATION

BethlehemCenter, Fredericktown, PA, USA; 1994 High School Diploma

University of Phoenix, Naples, Italy; Masters in Business Administration, 2009; 4 out of 4 Point GPA; 9 Other Hours

PennsylvaniaStateUniversity, University Park, PA, USA; Bachelor in Hotel, Restaurant, and Institutional Management, 1999; 2.83 out of 4 Point GPA; 152 Semester Hours

PROFESSIONAL LICENSES/CERTIFICATES

Certified Meeting Professional (CMP), Virginia, 12-11

OTHER INFORMATION

Alpha Phi Omega Alumnus

Gamma Sigma Sigma Alumnus

Typing speed: 67 wpm

Current member of International Archaeological Society of Naples and Animals Without Limits

Former member of Meeting Professionals International (MPI), National Association of Catering Executives (NACE), Association for Convention Operations Management (ACOM), International Special Events Society (ISES), Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce, Young Professionals of Hampton Roads, Executive Women International, Oceanfront Jaycees, Club Managers Association of America (CMAA)

ADDITIONAL DATA SHEET

Charity Weaverling

1. Appointment Eligibility:

Overseas Military Spouse Preference Eligible

2. Citizenship: Yes

3. Appt Preference:

Full Time

Term (positions lasting 1 year or more, but less than 4 years)

4. Willing to Travel: 6 or more days

5. Vet Preference: No Veterans Preference

6. Low Salary Accept:

7. Qualified Typist: Yes

8. Birth Date:29/03/1976

9. Geo Preference:ITALY, Naples

RACE/ETHNICE STATUS: White (Wht)

SEX: Female

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