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Robyn L. Pare
1003 Lanark Way Silver Spring, MD 20901 | 301-980-0439 | robyn.pare@gmail.com | linkedin.com/in/robynpare
Summary of Qualifications
· Over 25 years of catering management experience in planning, production and execution of events
· Highly organized, deadline minded, demonstrating solid logistical planning skills with a courteous demeanor putting a strong
emphasis on customer care and client needs
· Demonstrated leadership managing staff at large scale events, with excellent interpersonal communication skills
· Proven ability to effectively handle multi-task levels of responsibilities with minimal direction from superiors
· Adept at supervising and coordinating vendors, anticipate changing priorities, while managing budgets
· Expert in Washington, DC area venues, locations, vendors and resources
· Active U.S. Department of State Security Clearance
· Skillful in customer service management in 4 varied retail establishments totaling 30 years combined
Experience
CONFERENCE CENTER COORDINATOR | APCO WORLDWIDE INC. | APRIL 2011 TO PRESENT
· Key role in supporting Senior Leadership and Executives by planning logistics including but not limited to arranging catering,
preparing materials, and associated contact negotiations. Demonstrating 5 years of successful client facing meetings
· Event Consultant for all internal and external client meetings including off site venues hiring catering, rentals, AV equipment
needs, transportation, and arranging for language interpretation staff and communication booths
· Manager and leader in all phases of event productions starting from conception, set up, conclusion and post-event debrief
· Responsible for calendars, scheduled tastings, coordinated meetings, for Project Assistants
· Lead POC for all APCO hosted meetings including client sponsored events
· Negotiated vendor contracts and maintained records and file management
· Coordinate office space to meet the demands of moving furniture, setting up staff meetings, visiting colleagues from around
the world, familiarity of hoteling placement
· Worked closely with corporate worldwide offices in executing all meetings, travel arrangements, and restaurant reservations
based from our Washington, DC headquarters location
CATERING CAPTAIN | OCCASIONS CATERERS | FEBRUARY 1993 TO PRESENT
· Supervised food preparation and presentation for small and large events with guest counts from 6 to 400
· Trained staff in etiquette and guest services, setting the standard of protocol that has been used for 22 years
· Demonstrated and trained staff with well-rounded knowledge of food preparation and safety standards
· Handled logistical set ups with masterful skills and speed, resulting in seamless events at private homes and venues
FLORAL DESIGNER | JOHNSON’S FLORAL & GARDEN CENTERS | FEBRUARY 1993 TO 2003
· Managed daily floral arrangement orders, supervised staff of 8 designers, and maintained design department
· Led floral design department to increased client base and department, with consistent progress each quarter with the highest
being an increase by of 26%
· Displayed progression of styles in department leaning new design techniques, trends and new products

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Skills & Abilities
MANAGEMENT
· Project Management
· Personnel Management
· Time Management
· Customer Satisfaction
· Problem Resolution
· Database Management
· Organization and Follow-Thru
· Accountability and Integrity
COMMUNICATION
· Knowledgeable and successful in conflict resolution
· Competent in Microsoft Office Suite, Outlook, Skype for Business, Zoom, Mondo Pad
VOLUNTEER
· Big Sisters of America
· Food & Friends
· Martha’s Table
· Assisting Seniors in steps to retirement
· Woman Within International – Member/Former E-Circle Coordinator
· Washington Humane Society – fund raising for abandoned Katrina dogs housing costs
Education
STUDIES - CERTIFICATE | MONTGOMERY COLLEGE
· Microsoft Office Suite
REGISTERED JEWELER - BA EQUIVALENT | GEMOLOGICAL INSTITUE OF AMERICA
· Major: Precious Gems
STUDIES – CERTIFICATE | RHODE ISLAND SCHOOL OF DESIGN
· Portrait Art, Drawing