THEODORE ODORFER

4 Lois Lane ~ Katonah, NY 10536

Home: 914-301-5367 / Mobile: 516-885-6189 toc72cc2@westpost.net

QUALIFICATIONS
Accomplished, corporate food service executive with special expertise in develop
ing and executing event-marketing programs. Expertise includes operations manage
ment, marketing, P&L management, account management, sales, and business develop
ment. Proven success driving growth initiatives, increasing customer retention,
maximizing revenue potential, and expanding customer base within highly competit
ive markets. Exceptional leadership skills relating to staff supervision and tra
ining.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
TED'S EVENTS, New York
2006 - Present
Proprietor
* Responsible for aspects of corporate dining, catering and operations for vario
us private client groups
* Organized all operations, management, P&L, purchasing, budgeting, cost managem
ent, inventory, finance and sales
* Hired, led and supervised various teams in all aspects of private client and c
orporate food service functions
* Hands-on working proprietor, building key relationships with clients, managers
and staff
* Team building, training, customer service
COMPASS GROUP / FLIK INTERNATIONAL, New York, NY 2002 - 2006
General Manager / Food Service Director
* Maintained full responsibility for all aspects of food service operations for
corporate dining accounts.
* Handled account management functions associated with Cravaath, Swaine & Moore,
Credit Suisse, First Boston, Brookhaven National Labs, NBC, Dewey Ballantine, B
loomberg, UST, Kirkland, Ellis, and CitiGroup.
* Impeccable attention to aesthetic design as well as flawless execution
* Executed financial functions including P&L management, accounting, budget mana
gement, and financial reporting.
* Led sales, marketing, customer service, and business development efforts, whic
h optimized revenue levels while promoting growth initiatives.
* Delivered top-notch customer service to a diverse clientele and increased cust
omer retention.
* Provided leadership and direction to a team of 50 employees and trained the te
am in daily job tasks.
* Spearheaded food safety management, catering, inventory control, recruiting, a
nd hiring activities.
* Collaborated with Executive Chefs and the Catering Director on the implementat
ion of new seasonal menus, catering menu selections, and event planning.
* Introduced cost containment strategies that significantly reduced operating ex
penses.
COMPASS GROUP / EUREST THOMPSON HOSPITALITY, Dallas, TX 2002 - 2004
General Manager - Raytheon
* Managed a building comprised of 2,200 individuals and directed the food servic
e operation for a corporate dining account, which encompassed food safety protoc
ols, catering, inventory control, and menu planning.
* Supervised and coached up to 50 employees in daily job responsibilities.
* Utilized management acumen to exceed the budget in all areas and increase part
icipation by 18%.
* Played a key role in raising the check average by 17% and improving satisfacti
on ratings.
* Offered a greater variety of menu selections and launched strategic marketing
programs.
* Spearheaded business development efforts and expanded the client base utilizin
g outstanding sales management talents.
* Prepared annual budgets, handled accounting tasks, and managed P&L responsibil
ities.
* Led efforts to reduce costs while simultaneously improving profitability.
* Recipient of 5-Star rating on multiple occasions due to food service managemen
t and creative excellence.
SODEXHO MARRIOTT, Dallas, TX 2000 - 2002
General Manager - JC Penney Life (Aegon)
* Utilized exceptional business and quantitative acumen to manage a multi-unit P
&L.
* Served as an integral member of the corporate finance team responsible for ana
lyzing financial reports used in business decision-making processes.
* Created large scale corporate special events
* Pioneered the successful launch of a convenience store for the company.
* Spearheaded efforts to increase sales by $146,000 during the first year.
* Provided leadership and direction to team initiatives, which ensured high leve
ls of productivity.
* Acknowledged for performance excellence on numerous occasions and received the
Masters Rating.
FLIK INTERNATIONAL, New York, NY 1999
Ace Manager
* Acted as Food Service Director and Manager responsible for handling key accoun
ts including Phillip Morris, Bell Atlantic, UJA Federation, Cravath, Swaine & Mo
ore, and Price Waterhouse Coopers.
* Cultivated positive and enduring relationships with clients utilizing well-dev
eloped relationship management and communication skills.
* Led efforts to optimize sales and improve client retention within a saturated
market.
FOODWORKS, New York, NY 1998 - 1999
Director of Catering - New Corporate Accounts & Business Development
* Directed all aspects of business development efforts, which significantly expa
nded client base.
* Created and delivered presentations to new and existing clients.
* Managed catering functions associated with sales, staffing, menu development,
and event planning.
* Participated in corporate dining meetings on a regular basis.
BALDUCCI'S, New York, NY 1997 - 1998
Director of Catering
* Landed 175 new accounts in a competitive market through aggressive sales tacti
cs.
* Established and maintained relationships with high profile accounts including
Tappy Phillips, David Letterman, Rosie O'Donnell, BMW, Calvin Klein, Rockwell Gr
oup, GQ, Ralph Lauren, Citibank, Lucent Technologies, Symbol Technologies, Dream
works, and Time, Inc.
* Conceptualized and introduced a marketing and direct mail campaign that optimi
zed sales.
* Developed and implemented a strategic business plan.
* Provided direction to all areas of catering, food service, customer service, a
nd event management.
* Supervised and mentored food service professionals in daily job activities.
 EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS
NEW YORK INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY CULINARY ARTS SCHOOL - Culinary Arts
SUFFOLK COMMUNITY COLLEGE - Associate of Business Management
TRAINING: HACCP, New York State Board of Health Management Certificate, Total A
ccount Management, Steven Covey Leadership Training