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BENJAMIN POWELL

108 Pelhamdale Avenue


MT Vernon, NY 10553
914-665-2955 - Home
914-886-8296 - Cell bpe2f60a@westpost.net

Objective To expand on over 20 years of experience in the Hospitality Industry,


by obtaining a management position in a reputable Hotel or Corporation.
Education Charlemont High Jamaica W.I
1979 - 1983
St. Josephs College 1983 - 1985
Major- Business Management
Professional Experience
Benchmark Hospitality
11/02- 4/09 Edith Macy Conference Center- Briarcliff Manor NY
Director of Conference Services
Manage the conference planning, conference services and the audio visual staff
Plan major meetings for various companies
Up-sell of all major goods and services of hotel
Manage approximately 40,000 square foot of meeting space
Plan both internal and external meetings for various groups and having major in
teraction with clients both by phone and in person
Provide site tours; preside over pre-cons and post-cons, handling of all techno
logical and logistical requests
Create and manage departmental budget, business forecast, and review and approv
e weekly staffs schedule and payroll
Provide customer service training and deal with conflict resolution
Work with vendors regarding maintenance contracts for audio visual equipment
Write departmental policies and procedures
Do staffs annual performance review
Benchmark Hospitality
3/97-11/02 JP Morgan Conference Center - New York, New York
Conference Floor Manager
Managed a staff of 12 people whose primary responsibility was to maintain all m
eeting rooms, public space and coffee breaks
Managed approximately 60,000 square foot of meeting space
Ordered and provided breaks and lunch on a daily basis for all the conferees
Purchasing of conference and pantry supplies
Managed departments budget and weekly payroll
Trained on customer service
Do staffs annual performance review
8/96-3/97 Benchmark Hospitality - Thornwood, NY
Conference Floor Manager
Managed a staff of 30 people, whose primary responsibility was to maintain all
meeting rooms, banquet and public space
Managed approximately 38,000 square of meeting space
Created weekly department schedule
Created and maintained department budget and weekly payroll
Purchased all necessary supplies and equipment for the department
Do staffs annual performance review

4/88-8/96 Doral Arrowwood - Rye Brook, NY


Conference Services Manager
Managed a staff of 25 people whose primary responsibility was to maintain all m
eeting rooms, banquet and public space
Managed approximately 44,000 square foot of meeting space
Work closely with banquets to ensure that al setups were done in a timely manne
r
Managed departments budget and payroll
Purchasing of conference and banquet furniture
Do staffs annual performance review
Achievements
Manager of the 2nd Quarter 1995
Designated Trainer for Conference Service Staff
Service Strategy Certified
Director of Safety Committee Team
Key Staff Support member for current and new properties
Member of Meeting Planners International
Software Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outl
ook & Delphi.
References Available upon request.

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