Molly Nelson

Director of Catering @The Inn at Rancho Santa Fe

San Diego, CA, US
EMAILS
m••••••••@theinnatrsf.com
MOBILE NUMBERS
+19•••••••92

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WORK HISTORY

Sep 2023 — Present

Director of Catering @The Inn at Rancho Santa Fe

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Rancho Santa Fe, CA, US

Director of Catering for newly re-opened property following a $40 Million Dollar renovation. Responsible for building new catering team, banquet menus, wedding packages and offerings and leading, supporting and directing all catering operations. Maximize sales opportunities and profitability for the hotel by selling and booking local corporate and social catering events, weddings, meetings, retreats and all other event functions. Oversee the planning and execution of resort events, ensuring high-quality level of service offered. Provide annual forecasting and budget reporting to ownership for approval and execution. Member of Executive Team.

EDUCATION

2002 — 2006

San Diego State University

B.S., Marketing- Specialization in Integrated Marketing Communications

SKILLS

Event PlanningSite PlanningCateringHospitalityWedding PlanningResortsHospitality IndustryCorporate MeetingsProposal PreparationRestaurantsSpecial EventsBudgetsEventsConferencesMeeting ManagementOrganizing MeetingsEvent ExecutionRooms DivisionOperaProposal WritingRevenue AnalysisHospitality ManagementFront OfficeManagementAdministrationYield ManagementConvention ServicesMicrosWeddingsSales OperationsHotelsCatering SalesPre-OpeningEnvisionHotel Contract NegotiationDelphiRfp PreparationGrand OpeningsEvent ManagementSales Support

ABOUT MOLLY NELSON

A leader in luxury wedding, event and meeting management with over 14 years experience in top rated resorts and hotels. I am passionate about driving customer satisfaction while providing an outstanding guest experience. I have extensive knowledge of event contracting and planning as well as managing vendors and venue teams. Through the use of my extensive vendor relations, business and client relationship skills, I have produced a number of large-scale successful luxury weddings, social events, corporate conferences as well as numerous community events. These responsibilities have included but are not limited to Catering and logistics, business development, long-lasting client relationships and contract negotiations while exceeding sales goals.

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