Cat Nelson
Billings
Summary
Dynamic leader with proven expertise in operations management and team leadership, honed at Pizza Ranch and MT Premiere Entertainment. Excelled in elevating guest satisfaction and implementing strategic improvements, achieving notable success rates in event execution. Skilled in staff development and inventory control, adept at fostering professional relationships and navigating challenges for optimal outcomes.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant General Manager
Pizza Ranch
- Led onsite execution of events, overseeing setup, breakdown, troubleshooting any issues as they arose while maintaining composure under pressure for a professional outcome every time.
- Interfaced with clients to understand event objectives.
- Managed event logistics and operations.
- Elevated guest satisfaction by addressing concerns promptly and professionally during events.
- Negotiated and worked with venues and vendors to carry out event objectives.
- Analyzed post-event feedback, implementing improvements based on insights gained for future success rates of the events organized.
- Ensured smooth event operations through diligent coordination with vendors and staff members.
- Implemented creative solutions when faced with unexpected challenges or obstacles throughout various stages of an entire event''s life cycle.
Event Specialist
MT Premiere Entertainment
05.2022 - Current
- Led onsite execution of events, overseeing setup, breakdown, troubleshooting any issues as they arose while maintaining composure under pressure for a professional outcome every time.
- Interfaced with clients to understand event objectives.
- Managed event logistics and operations.
- Elevated guest satisfaction by addressing concerns promptly and professionally during events.
- Negotiated and worked with venues and vendors to carry out event objectives.
- Analyzed post-event feedback, implementing improvements based on insights gained for future success rates of the events organized.
- Ensured smooth event operations through diligent coordination with vendors and staff members.
- Implemented creative solutions when faced with unexpected challenges or obstacles throughout various stages of an entire event''s life cycle.
Education
Diploma - General Studies
West High Scool
Billings, MT06.2007
Skills
- Staff management
- Inventory control
- Operations management
- Staff development
- Team leadership expertise
- Food safety and sanitation
- Training and development background
- Employee scheduling
- Staff training/development
- Scheduling
- Hiring and onboarding
- Team leadership
- Inventory management
- Customer relations
- Payroll administration and timekeeping
- Relationship building
- Delegating work
- Staff scheduling
Certification
CPR Certified until 10/2027
Osha Forklift/manlift Certification until 2026
Timeline
Event Specialist
MT Premiere Entertainment
05.2022 - Current
Assistant General Manager
Pizza Ranch
Diploma - General Studies
West High Scool
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