Katherine (Katie) Bullis
Buena Vista
Summary
Dedicated & driven sales & food service / event professional.
Well-versed in food and beverage operations and guest services. Experience in managing large-scale events or intimate gourmet dining and afternoon tea services. Successful at building relationships with customers to increase loyalty and repeat business.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Manager/Residential Sales Consultant
Capozza Flooring
07.2018 - Current
- Top Sales within Company
- Communicated with clients to convey deadlines, scope of work and potential challenges throughout project timeline.
- Managed entire project life cycle from initial concept through final delivery.
- Made changes to project scope and cost and implemented most effective change management processes to keep project up-to-date.
- Created install estimates with tile & flooring choices
- Effectively closed the sale with installation quotes
- Established project budgets.
- Worked with Interior Designers, Builders, Contractors & homeowners
Event / Catering
Wild Organics
01.2009 - 10.2013
- Worked closely with Chef / Owner to help book events.
- Helped prep food / cook food as needed
- Set up events in various households and event spaces within valley.
- Wine service / cocktail service as needed
- Catered to dietary needs
Server
Juniper Restaurant
11.2009 - 08.2013
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by managing multiple tables simultaneously without compromising service quality.
- Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
- Collaborated with team members during busy shifts for efficient workflow and excellent guest experiences.
Tile & Slab Showroom Manager
Stone Concepts
10.2009 - 02.2013
- Provided friendly and knowledgeable service to all customers.
- Selected slab, & tile for kitchen installations
- Provided design consolation for kitchen, bathroom, & entry area tile & slab surfaces
- Managed all vendor accounts with tile
Server
Sweet Basil Restaurant
01.2006 - 01.2009
- Performed opening and closing duties, ensuring the dining area was prepared for seamless service transitions.
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
- Set positive tone for entire dining experience as first point of contact for incoming guests.
- Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
- Coordinated with kitchen staff to ensure timely delivery of orders, resulting in satisfied customers.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Wildlife Ecology
University of Maine
Orono, ME05.1999
Skills
- Customer Service
- Hard Working
- Closing the sale
- Driven / Sales oriented
- Client relationships
- Leadership
- Reliable
- Client relations
- Staff management
- Project management
Timeline
Project Manager/Residential Sales Consultant
Capozza Flooring
07.2018 - Current
Server
Juniper Restaurant
11.2009 - 08.2013
Tile & Slab Showroom Manager
Stone Concepts
10.2009 - 02.2013
Event / Catering
Wild Organics
01.2009 - 10.2013
Server
Sweet Basil Restaurant
01.2006 - 01.2009
Bachelor of Science - Wildlife Ecology
University of Maine
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