Kalynn Dong

CEO Founder @Rendezvous Events Catering

New York, NY, US

Built a food service/catering/ event business requiring vigilant operational oversight and company development in a fast-moving dynamic industry• Coordinate all aspects of events from conception to completion including menu creation, florals, event production and catering• Secured contracts with 4 exclusive venues as their in-house event planner and caterer• Create and formalize contracts and proposals daily for clients including new vendors• Established a Joint Venture sector with a Korean Rice Bowl concept, Retail sector and Catering division within 6 months of business• Generated sales of $1.2 million in one year through cost-volume-profit analysis, new sales lead generation, client database management, and providing strong leadership skills• Responsible for client-vendor relationships and maintaining a system of contacts related to vendors and supply management• Create monthly budgets and prepare P&L statements • Applied digital marketing and social networks skills to successfully gain more client appeal• Secured an exclusive contract with New York City during COVID-Present Day to provide weekly meals to hospitals and senior citizens, totaling over meals to date.• Established a nutritional meal prep division providing meals specialized to individuals based on health and wellness.(Eat Sunny, Game Time Meals, Get Deliciously Fit, Dimelo Vegan)

Boston University

Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Hospitality Administration/Management