Jerry Davidson
Passionate Catering & Event Professional | Leader & Mentor | Pre-OpeningCultivating People, Processes &Profitability
- Role
- Director of Catering & Convention Services at PGA National Resort
- Location
- Edmond, OK, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Jerry Davidson
Experienced Director of Catering and Event Services with a strong background in resort and conference hospitality, including pre-opening environments. I have a proven ability to lead high-volume catering and banquet operations while delivering elevated guest experiences and driving revenue performance.My expertise spans group and convention events, corporate meetings, and social functions, with a hands-on approach to event execution, team leadership, and operational strategy. I am known for building and mentoring strong teams, establishing clear expectations, and creating a culture of accountability and service excellence.I bring extensive experience developing SOPs, implementing best practices, and designing operational frameworks that support consistency, scalability, and long-term success. I am highly detail-oriented and skilled at translating complex logistics into seamless, well-executed experiences for clients and guests.My skill set includes Catering Sales, Revenue Optimization, Delphi, Salesforce, and Property Management Systems, along with a collaborative, results-driven leadership style. I am passionate about hospitality, continuous improvement, and creating memorable events that align exceptional service with strong financial results.
Experience
Director of Catering & Convention Services
Feb 2026 — Present · Palm Beach Gardens, FL, US
Education
Johnson & Wales University
Bachelor of Science, Advertising Communications
1993 — 1995
Johnson & Wales University
Associate of Science, Public Relations
1991 — 1993
Skills
- Catering
- Banquets
- Food & Beverage
- Customer Service
- Public Relations
- Menu Development
- Rooms Division
- Hospitality
- Inventory Management
- Hospitality Industry
- Yield Management
- Vip
- Resorts
- Restaurants
- Forecasting
- Corporate Events
- Wedding Planning
- Delphi
- Parties
- Hotel Management
- Casino
- Event Planning
- Micros
- Marketing
- Revenue Analysis
- Trade Shows
- Guest Service Management
- Hotel Booking
- Pre-Opening
- Lodging
- Customer Satisfaction
- Front Office
- Management
- Convention Services
- Cuisine
- Event Management
- Hotels
- Live Events
- Tourism
- Property Management Systems
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