Alan Cantone

About Alan Cantone

Versatile Business Manager with a notable track record of leading high level operations and improving revenue and visibility. Proven ability to exceed business goals in Revenue Generation, Event Planning, Budget Management, Event Satisfaction and Change Management. Strategically focused leader skilled at managing multiple simultaneous events with attention to detail. Experienced working collaboratively across industry and organizational lines; developing strong relationships with key stakeholders and team members alike, and honing new concepts and skills quickly. Areas of expertise include the following: Revenue Generation Event Planning Operations Management Sales & Service Training Comparative Set Benchmarking Project Management Multi-Store & Brand Responsibility Data Base Management Marketing & Advertising Event/Customer Relationship Management

Experience

1. Senior Function Space Manager

   Marriott Marquis Houston

   Apr 2024 — Present · Houston, TX, US

Education

• Isenberg School of Management, UMass Amherst

  Bachelor of Science

  1981 — 1985

Skills

• Fine Dining
• Guest Service Management
• Food
• Advertising
• Sales
• Culinary Skills
• Tourism
• Event Planning
• Training
• Wine
• Onq
• Corporate Events
• Hospitality Management
• Restaurants
• Management
• Budgets
• Banquet Operations
• Operations Management
• Revenue Analysis
• Pre-Opening
• Meeting Planning
• Front Office
• Catering
• Micros
• Rooms Division
• Restaurant Management
• Wedding Planning
• Food & Beverage
• Customer Satisfaction
• Marketing Strategy
• Hospitality Industry
• Leadership
• Trade Shows
• Menu Costing
• Convention Services
• Resorts
• Property Management Systems
• Strategic Planning
• Marketing
• Lodging