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Michael Taylor

Goleta

Summary

Dynamic and results-oriented professional with extensive experience in event planning and hospitality management. Excelled in roles requiring the coordination of employees and volunteers, Renowned for exceptional event planning expertise and fostering positive relationships, demonstrating both hard and soft skills critical to employer success.

Overview

50
50
years of professional experience

Work History

Officiant/Wedding Planner/Reception DJ

At Your Service Weddings/Owner
San Luis Obispo, CA
10.1980 - Current

•Facilitated smooth communication between clients and vendors, fostering trust and positive working relationships. Conducted and participated in over 4000 wedding ceremonies and receptions (Including many AA couples)

•President Central Coast Wedding Professionals. Increased membership while in office to over 100 members/vendors. Elected to serve 2 terms.

Bar Manager

Mr. Ricks
Avila Beach, CA
09.1995 - 07.1997

•Increased sales by 33% adding a gross of $250,000 in sales in an 18 month period

•Oversaw daily restaurant and bar operation

•Interviewed and hired employees

•Provided training

•Instituted policies and procedures

•Inventory control and purchasing

•Accounted for daily sales and made cash deposits

•Provided daily, weekly, monthly sales reposts

•Interacted with customers

•Created and organized special events and marketing

Auto Sales Associate

Hyson Johnson Ford
San Luis Obispo, CA
01.1983 - 01.1986

•Salesman of the month multiple times

•Recieved bonuses for high sales

•Promoted to advertising manager

Hospitality Industry Manager

F. McLintocks Saloon
San Luis Obispo, CA
03.1979 - 06.1982

•Oversaw daily restaurant and bar operation

•Interviewed and hired employees

•Provided training

•Instituted policies and procedures

•Inventory control and purchasing

•Accounted for daily sales and made cash deposits

•Provided daily, weekly, monthly sales reposts

•Interacted with customers

•Created and organized special events and marketing

Managing Bartender

Hubers Cafe(Portland's Oldest Restaurant Est 1879)
Portland, OR
02.1975 - 11.1978

•Responsible for inventory purchase and monthly sales report

•Assist owner in interviewing and hiring employees

•Created new signature cocktails

Education

No Degree - English Literature

Portland State University
Portland, OR

High School Diploma -

Beaverton High School
Beaverton, OR
06-1968

Skills

  • Management of employees and volunteers
  • Report creation, sales, inventory
  • Calendar Coordination
  • Event Planning Expertise

Accomplishments

    Sober since August 31, 1998. Served as:

    SLO AA Meeting Secretary

    SLO AA Group Treasurer

    SLO AA Chair/Steering committee

    SLO AA Step Workshop Leader

    Chair/Founder's Day (San Luis Obispo 10 years)

    Founding Chair SB Founder's Day Celebration 2023

    Initiated "Rule 62" AA meeting (SB Alano Club)

    Coordinated SB Alano Club Pool Tournament Spring and Fall 2023

    Board of Director's Member, 2023 (SB Alano Club)

    SB Alano Club Events Committee, 2023

    Volunteer Central Office 4th of July Celebration 2023

    Alano Club Membership booth volunteer

    Memorial Day BBQ 2024

    2nd Annual Founder's Day Celebration Chair 2024

Timeline

Bar Manager

Mr. Ricks
09.1995 - 07.1997

Auto Sales Associate

Hyson Johnson Ford
01.1983 - 01.1986

Officiant/Wedding Planner/Reception DJ

At Your Service Weddings/Owner
10.1980 - Current

Hospitality Industry Manager

F. McLintocks Saloon
03.1979 - 06.1982

Managing Bartender

Hubers Cafe(Portland's Oldest Restaurant Est 1879)
02.1975 - 11.1978

No Degree - English Literature

Portland State University

High School Diploma -

Beaverton High School
Michael Taylor