Adam Preston

WORK HISTORY

EDUCATION

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ABOUT ADAM PRESTON

Over 25 years experience in the foodservice business, in both franchise and corporate roles. Technology:•Administration, training and communication of e-learning and performance management programs for over users. •Managed the production of videos from ideation to deployment for all training and operational standards in our e-learning system. This involved collaborating with Subject Material Experts, scheduling, scripting, editing, filming, testing and quality assurance.Course Design, Facilitation and Communication:•Facilitation and course design of industry specific material such at Tim Hortons University to Restaurant Owners during the seven-week training program and to corporate team members at various times throughout the year and in numerous locations throughout North America.•Communication of Operational technology standards to all relevant users.Event Planning•Planning, execution, logistics, content design, and facilitation for numerous conferences with trade show components, held throughout North America. Observing best industry practices and procedures and ensuring that only the highest level of planning, décor and food service were implemented•Conducted venue site inspections and determined participants needs for event set up, logistics and dietary restrictions including menu selection and team building activities•Liaised with colleagues, guest speakers, and Executive Team regarding travel and events details•Created marketing materials including speaker contracts, attendance advice and evaluation forms•Devised and communicated all event branding and promotional materials including invitations, agendas, signage, itineraries, registration documents, power point presentations, and planograms•Negotiated rates and maintained positive relationships with suppliers and hotels/conference centers•Projected and reconciled budgets in the $250k-$500k range•Attended event industry trade shows, educational workshops and speakers forums