Robert Emery
7200 Buggy Place North Chesterfield
Summary
Dynamic Event Coordinator with a proven track record in the restaurant industry. Excels in event planning and staff training, with strong skills in budget management and KPI tracking. Fosters teamwork and effective communication to drive guest satisfaction and operational success. Passionate about achieving successful completion of personal and team goals.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Event Coordinator
Maggiano’s Little Italy
02.2025 - Current
- Adapted quickly when faced with unexpected challenges or changes in plans, maintaining composure while finding effective solutions.
- Managed event logistics and operations.
- Coordinated schedules and timelines for events.
- Established positive relationships with clients, ensuring their needs were met throughout the event planning process.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between event segments by creating detailed schedules and providing clear communication to staff and participants.
Area Field MANAGER
U-Haul of Richmond
10.2023 - 01.2025
- Reduced overhead costs with strategic budget management and resource allocation.
- Developed strong relationships with clients and vendors, fostering trust and loyalty among stakeholders.
- Achieved successful project completions by closely monitoring progress and providing necessary support to field teams.
- Conducted regular site visits to evaluate performance, address concerns, and provide guidance for ongoing projects.
General Laborer
Clayco Construction
08.2022 - 10.2023
- Maintained clean and organized worksites, minimizing hazards and promoting a safe working environment.
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Demonstrated strong work ethic, completing physically demanding tasks under varying conditions.
- Performed general housekeeping and cleaning tasks.
Corporate Host & Server Trainer / Key
GrillSmith
- Handled high-pressure situations with composure, effectively managing large parties or unexpected events during busy shifts.
- Provided exceptional customer service by attentively listening to guest needs and promptly addressing any concerns or issues.
- Trained new employees and delegated daily tasks and responsibilities.
- Oversaw daily cash handling procedures, maintaining accurate records and minimizing discrepancies.
Shift Leader
Carrabba’s
- Supervised team during daily shifts, ensuring efficient operation and customer satisfaction.
- Resolved customer complaints and issues and offered thoughtful solutions to maintain customer satisfaction.
- Collaborated with other shift leaders to maintain consistent standards across all shifts, promoting a cohesive workplace culture.
- Managed shift operations, supplied resources and monitored team performance to keep business profitable and running smoothly.
Shift Leader
Chili’s
- Supervised team during daily shifts, ensuring efficient operation and customer satisfaction.
- Developed strong communication skills among staff members by encouraging open dialogue during shift meetings or one-on-one discussions.
- Resolved conflicts between team members in a professional manner, preserving strong working relationships in the process.
- Served as a reliable point-of-contact for upper management when needed, effectively communicating any issues or successes from daily operations.
Key Server
Outback Steakhouse
- Supervised team during daily shifts, ensuring efficient operation and customer satisfaction.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by managing multiple tables simultaneously without compromising service quality.
- Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
- Collaborated with team members during busy shifts for efficient workflow and excellent guest experiences.
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
Education
Associate of Arts - Business Administration
University of South Florida
Tampa, FLSkills
- Computer systems expertise
- Meticulous attention to detail
- Goal-oriented work ethic
- Self-directed independence
- Event management and training
- KPI monitoring
- Collaborative project management
- Strong verbal and written communication
- Multitasking proficiency
- Customer service
- Team collaboration
- Effective time management
Military Experience
- United States Air Force - Computer Programmer / Software Design
References
References available upon request.
Certification
Computer Programming
Timeline
Event Coordinator
Maggiano’s Little Italy
02.2025 - Current
Area Field MANAGER
U-Haul of Richmond
10.2023 - 01.2025
General Laborer
Clayco Construction
08.2022 - 10.2023
Corporate Host & Server Trainer / Key
GrillSmith
Shift Leader
Carrabba’s
Shift Leader
Chili’s
Key Server
Outback Steakhouse
Associate of Arts - Business Administration
University of South Florida
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