Derrick Valenti

About Derrick Valenti

Experienced Senior Complex Catering Sales Executive with a demonstrated history of working in the hospitality industry. Skilled in Catering, Production Management, Sales, Hospitality Industry, and Event Management. Strong operations professional with a Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc) focused in Meeting and Event Planning from University of Central Florida.

Experience

1. Account Manager

   CocuSocial, Inc. (YC S17)

   Mar 2024 — Present · Austin, TX, US

   A CocuSocial event is a hands-on cooking or tasting class led by a professional chef at a unique venue, like a dining room of a restaurant or hotel, an event space, a commercial kitchen, a chef\'s home or online.Come join our growing community of foodies who have discovered the joy of learning how to master a variety of recipes and techniques in a relaxed, social setting. Two hours of fun, delicious adventure awaits you!

Education

• University of Central Florida

  Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc), Meeting and Event Planning

  2007 — 2010

Skills

• Marketing
• Restaurants
• Sponsorship
• Production Managment
• Hospitality
• Hospitality Management
• Hospitality Industry
• Microsoft Office
• Sales
• Av
• Management
• Public Relations
• Event Planning
• Coordinating Events
• Wedding Planning
• Event Management
• Parties
• Meeting Planning
• Live Events
• Budgets
• Banquets
• Social Networking
• Social Media
• Corporate Events
• Event Production
• Food & Beverage
• Customer Service
• Account Management
• Trade Shows
• Production Management
• Entertainment
• Private Events
• Hotels
• Catering