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Maurice Knuever

Toronto

Summary

Hospitality and event professional with international experience across hotels, restaurants, and festivals. Skilled in coordinating events for 20–150+ guests, bar and restaurant management, and guest services. Recognized for staying calm under pressure, leading teams effectively, and consistently achieving high customer satisfaction.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Hospitality & Event Coordinator

De Reehorst (4-Star Hotel), Netherlands
09.2020 - 10.2022
  • Coordinated conferences, weddings, and corporate events for 20-150 guests
  • Single-handedly operated hotel restaurant and cocktail bar (25 tables)
  • Achieved 95% guest satisfaction through exceptional service delivery
  • Managed front desk operations, reservations, and guest relations

Festival Coordinator

Eten op Rolletjes (National Food Truck Festival)
06.2016 - 08.2016
  • Organized multi-city traveling festival across Netherlands
  • Coordinated vendor management, location scouting, and staff hiring
  • Managed full event lifecycle from planning to teardown

Assistant Manager

Intertoys Holland B.V.
08.2017 - 09.2020
  • Supervised 8-person team and managed daily store operations
  • Developed merchandising strategies that supported year-over-year growth
  • Handled inventory management, staff scheduling, and customer escalations

Trade Assistant

Elite Netting, Australia
01.2023 - 08.2024
  • Installed protective crop structures using heavy machinery and power tools
  • Earned Employee of the Month (May 2024) for outstanding performance
  • Maintained perfect safety record working at heights in team environments

Facility & Technical Coordinator

G4S Training & Safety B.V.
01.2025 - 05.2025
  • Managed all facility operations for training center as sole on-site coordinator
  • Handled technical maintenance, safety compliance, and supply management
  • Served as main point of contact ensuring smooth daily operations

Education

MBO-4 Diploma - Leisure & Event Management

ROC Midden Nederland
01.2017

MBO-4 - Business Management

NCOI Amsterdam
01.2020

Skills

  • Event setup and logistics
  • Vendor coordination
  • Bar and restaurant operations
  • Hotel front desk management
  • Guest relations
  • Staff supervision and scheduling
  • Safety compliance
  • Multilingual communication

Certification

  • Smart Serve Ontario (Completed)
  • Australian ChemCert (Completed)
  • Vehicle G License (E-bike, hunting for a car)
  • CannSell Ontario (Completed)

Languages

Dutch Native
Native or Bilingual
English Advanced
Native or Bilingual
German Intermediate
Limited Working

AVAILABILITY

  • Open to remote/hybrid/on-site
  • Valid work permit
  • Flexible scheduling

Timeline

Facility & Technical Coordinator

G4S Training & Safety B.V.
01.2025 - 05.2025

Trade Assistant

Elite Netting, Australia
01.2023 - 08.2024

Hospitality & Event Coordinator

De Reehorst (4-Star Hotel), Netherlands
09.2020 - 10.2022

Assistant Manager

Intertoys Holland B.V.
08.2017 - 09.2020

Festival Coordinator

Eten op Rolletjes (National Food Truck Festival)
06.2016 - 08.2016

MBO-4 Diploma - Leisure & Event Management

ROC Midden Nederland

MBO-4 - Business Management

NCOI Amsterdam
Maurice Knuever