matt B
@mattb
Hospitality leader and customer-focused professional delivering seamless event experiences.
What I'm looking for
I’m a hospitality professional who’s built my career around making sure events run perfectly and guests feel fully taken care of. In every role, I prioritize preparation, clear communication, and doing the details right—because that’s what turns a good experience into a great one.
As a Banquet Capitan at Alila Napa Valley, I set up for private events, manage day-to-day operations, and lead a team of 3 to 5 employees to keep everything on track. I also focus on responsive guest service, making sure every need is handled so the event flows smoothly from start to finish.
Before that, I worked extensively in customer-facing sales and client qualification, including a Sales Associate role at Assurance Wireless where I pre-qualified clients, set up phones, and supported future sales through strong relationship building. I also gained experience with door-to-door outreach, booth setup, and turning new customers into recurring customers.
Earlier, I worked as a Pre qualifier / Loan officer (NMLS ID: 1496944 19) at Resource Pro / Goldwater Bank / Validify, where I was a top producer and supported customers with loan details, refinance options, and applications. I stayed on top of follow-ups, scheduled call backs, and trained new employees—so clients always had clarity on where things stood and what came next.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Banquet Capitan
Alila Napa Valley
Jan 2022 - Present (4 years 6 months)
Set up for private events and managed day-to-day operations to ensure events ran smoothly. Led a team of 3–5 employees and attended to guests' needs.
Sales Associate
Assurance Wireless
Oct 2021 - Apr 2024 (2 years 6 months)
Pre-qualified clients for eligibility for phones through Obamacare and supported onboarding by setting up devices for clients. Conducted door-to-door outreach and set up booths to convert new clients into recurring customers.
Pre qualifier / Loan officer
Resource Pro / Goldwater Bank / Validify
Oct 2015 - Aug 2021 (5 years 10 months)
Provided customers with loan details and refinance options, taking applications and guiding clients through the process. Kept clients updated on status, scheduled callbacks, and trained new employees, including work in Validify's debt relief program.
Waiter / Back Bar
John Ash and Company
Oct 2013 - Oct 2016 (3 years)
Provided waiter and back-bar support by responding to guest needs and requests and supporting day-to-day service operations.
Back Waiter
Sante Restaurant - Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn
May 2010 - Sep 2013 (3 years 4 months)
Greeted and accommodated guests while responding to guest needs and requests. Memorized the menu daily to provide thorough information to guests.
Busboy (Summer Job)
Johnny Garlic’s Restaurant
Aug 2008 - Nov 2008 (3 months)
Greeted and seated guests in a timely manner as a summer job busboy.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Santa Rosa Junior College
General Education
2010 -
Completed General Education at Santa Rosa Junior College starting in August 2010.
Santa Rosa High School
High School Diploma, High School
Earned a High School Diploma from Santa Rosa High School, completed in May 2008.
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Location
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