BROOKE FOLEY
TORONTO,Canada
Summary
Dynamic and detail-oriented event and service professional with over 15 years of experience in planning, coordinating, and executing successful events across various industries. Proven track record of managing large-scale conferences, corporate events, weddings, and social gatherings from concept to completion. Skilled in vendor relations, budget management, logistics, and ensuring flawless event delivery. Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving abilities, with a keen eye for detail and a commitment to delivering exceptional guest experiences. Adept at managing multiple priorities under tight deadlines while maintaining a calm and professional demeanor
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
DEVELOPMENT MANAGER
University Health Network Foundation
11.2023 - Current
- Planning, organizing, and overseeing fundraising initiatives for the Peter Munk Cardiac Centre
- Planning and executing various events including elevated intimate experiences, corporate events, annual golf tournaments and conferences
- Cultivating relationships with prospective donors, as well stewarding relationships with existing donors
- Responsible for identifying new ways to diversify charitable revenue
SERVER
WYNONA - Michelin Bib Gourmand Award
07.2023 - Current
- Provide dinner service to guests utilizing menu offerings developed from seasonally grown products from local farms
- Work with wine list encompassing 80+ wines of both classic and newer production styles
EVENT COORDINATOR/SERVER
DREYFUS/BERNHARDTS - Michelin Bib Gourmand Award
07.2022 - 07.2023
- Generate group bookings and inquiries
- Collaborate with the Chef to create menu's based on dietary preferences and restrictions
- Work with guests to curate tailored dining experiences
- Navigate through an all-natural wine list of 50+ wines that rotate weekly
- Work dinner service, multitasking multiple-table sections, planning and executing multi-course dinners in a limited seating time
HEAD SERVER
POMPETTE - Michelin Bib Gourmand Award
04.2021 - 07.2022
- Lead the service team at a fine dining restaurant that won 'Canada's best new fine dining restaurant' in enRoute magazine 2021
- Provide wine pairings for multiple-course dinners by the glass and bottle
- Demonstrated a detailed knowledge of menu items, working with different allergies and restrictions for guests
FOH MANAGER
KOST/AMAL
02.2018 - 05.2020
- Created and managed wine program including menu planning, inventory control, costing and updating
- Organized and lead wine education sessions for FOH staff
- Managed day-to-day restaurant operations throughout multiple services including breakfast, brunch, lunch, afternoon and dinner with respective menus
- Controlled and maintained labor costs through strategic scheduling
- Improved customer service by setting expectations and coaching employees on proper service etiquette
- Ran expo during dinner service for high volume
OPERATIONS MANAGER
LOBBY
08.2019 - 02.2020
- Planned and executed new store open
- Organized and executed numerous events from 10-150 people, working to meet unique client needs
- Created wine list and cocktail menu using innovative styles and ingredients, costing to reflect socio economic market while ensuring profit margins
- Managed weekly inventory and used variance/consumption analysis to prepare weekly orders
- Coordinated staffing (hiring, training, scheduling)
Education
Wines 1 And 2, Sensory Evaluation, Old World Wines
George Brown College
Toronto, ON01-2017
Levels 1, 2 And 3
Prud' Homme
Toronto, ON01-2015
Human Resources Management
Conestoga College
Kitchener01-2008
Hospitality Management
Georgian College
Barrie01-2006
Certification
- WHMIS training 2022
- Food Handler Certificate - 2016
- Smart Serve - 2006
Timeline
DEVELOPMENT MANAGER
University Health Network Foundation
11.2023 - Current
SERVER
WYNONA - Michelin Bib Gourmand Award
07.2023 - Current
EVENT COORDINATOR/SERVER
DREYFUS/BERNHARDTS - Michelin Bib Gourmand Award
07.2022 - 07.2023
HEAD SERVER
POMPETTE - Michelin Bib Gourmand Award
04.2021 - 07.2022
OPERATIONS MANAGER
LOBBY
08.2019 - 02.2020
FOH MANAGER
KOST/AMAL
02.2018 - 05.2020
Wines 1 And 2, Sensory Evaluation, Old World Wines
George Brown College
Levels 1, 2 And 3
Prud' Homme
Human Resources Management
Conestoga College
Hospitality Management
Georgian College
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