Erika May Pagapong

Director of Catering Sales @Levy Restaurants

New York, NY, US

JAVITS CENTER dba CULTIVATEDAugust 2021 - PresentBARCLAYS CENTER / HSS TRAINING CENTEROctober 2015 - July 2021*Department head, Catering Sales & Operations*Grew catering revenue:$3.6M (Year 1),$4.7M (Year 2),$5.3M (Year 3),$6M (Year 4)*Drives Sales and Revenue throughout the fiscal year to achieve, if not surpass, budget goals*Plan Marketing strategy and handles social media for Levy properties in Northeastern US*Manages all cost centers affecting P&L to ensure efficient operation and positive cash flow/profit*Works with partner sales team, clients and planners to gather and coordinate event information*Plans menu with Culinary team, set-up and other special event requirements*Coordinates with concerned departments, vendors & partners for major events*Oversees operation during events and functions*Organize, lead, motivate and train managers, supervisors and team membersUS OPEN (USTA)August 2015 - September 2018*Plan, set-up and breakdown premium outlets*Hires, trains, schedule and manage labor*Manage operation of 5 premium outlets: Aces, Champions, Open Club, Patio Cafe & Mojito/Toro*Drive sale and achieve, if not surpass, daily projected budgets*Levy Restaurants generating $26 million in revenue annuallySupports Levy properties & events such as PGA Championship, Nissan Stadium for Tennessee TitansNotable Events: Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Ceremony 2016 & 2017, NBA Draft, NCAA Tournament, Sports Illustrated\'s Sports Person of the Year Awards Night, ACC Tournament, Brooklyn Hospital Foundation Gala, A10 Tournament, Goldman Sachs Fundamental Strategies, Rabin Bar Mitzvah.Event Scope: Events/functions for Sports (NBA, NHL, NCAA, ACC, NIT, A10, Fanduel Classics, Barclays Classic, CBS Classics, College Leagues, Boxing, Wrestling), Entertainment (Concerts, Family Shows, Festivals), Social Events (Awards Ceremonies, Galas, Company Parties, Birthdays, Bar/Bat Mitzvah\'s), meetings/networking, conference/conventions & other special events.