Andrew Gerred

Experience

1. Restaurant Sales Manager

   Treehouse Hotels

   Mar 2026 — Present · Sunnyvale, CA, US

   Lead the restaurant sales and events function for Treehouse Silicon Valley, overseeing restaurant buyouts, group dining, and special events.Serve as the primary sales lead and client point of contact for all restaurant event inquiries, managing the full sales lifecycle from initial inquiry through post-event follow-up.Drive restaurant event revenue by pricing, selling, and executing buyouts and group dining experiences aligned with hotel financial goals and brand standards.Develop and execute sales strategies for repeat corporate accounts, local partnerships, and seasonal initiatives to increase market share and maximize space utilization.Conduct site visits, planning consultations, pre-conference meetings, and post-event reviews to ensure alignment between client expectations and operational execution.Create, manage, and distribute detailed event documentation including REOs, timelines, and change logs to support seamless cross-functional execution.Act as the central liaison between Sales, Culinary, Beverage, and Service teams, translating client vision into actionable event details.Collaborate directly with culinary leadership to design custom menus, beverage offerings, and experiential enhancements tailored to client objectives.Actively upsell food, beverage, and experiential elements to optimize event profitability and overall revenue performance.Oversee billing accuracy, post-event reconciliation, and client satisfaction to support repeat business and long-term relationships.

Education

• Notre Dame High School

  High School Diploma, High School/Secondary Diplomas and Certificates

  2001 — 2005

• California State University, Monterey Bay

  Bachelor's Degree, Business Administration and Management

  2010 — 2012

• Monterey Peninsula College

  2007 Business A.A, Business Studies

  2006 — 2008

Skills

• Hospitality Industry
• Front Office
• Management
• Marketing
• Outlook
• Customer Satisfaction
• New Business Development
• Hospitality
• Hotels
• Time Management
• Hospitality Management
• Customer Service
• Event Planning
• Event Management
• Microsoft Office
• Sales