austin sheffield

Led day-to-day operations across 8 food and beverage concepts, coordinating staffing of over 200 employees, service, purchasing, financial performance, and operational priorities. Oversaw $13.5 million in annual revenue, exceeding budget by $1 million, and managed annual P&L development and implementation.

Oversaw operations of a luxury hotel, including front office, food and beverage, housekeeping, and event operations. Responsible for daily financials and labor levels of over 150 employees, and managed daily operations of client events and execution.

Worked directly with high-end corporate clients to execute corporate meetings and dining outings. Coordinated execution of over $4 million in corporate meetings and events, managing timelines, vendors, staff, client relationships, and on-site logistics, while maintaining post-event client ratings above 95%.

Responsible for daily operational tasks necessary for successful service, including payroll, time edits, ordering, and communications. Managed staff from diverse backgrounds to work as one cohesive team.

Managed operations of $2.5 million in yearly revenue, setting up and executing a wide variety of events including weddings, dinners, corporate functions, and meetings. Responsible for managing a staff of 10-15 servers.

Managed day-to-day operations of a startup business, including financial administration, purchasing, scheduling, operations, and regulatory compliance. Successfully sold the business and associated intellectual property after two years of operation.

Graduated in December 2011 with a degree in Accounting.