Stephanie Ward
Sales & Event Manager at Jeff Ruby Culinary Entertainment
- Role
- Sales & Events Manager at Jeff Ruby Culinary Entertainment
- Location
- Cincinnati, OH, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
Experience
Sales & Events Manager
Jeff Ruby Culinary Entertainment
Jan 2024 — Present · Cincinnati, OH, US
Plan and execute private dining and large-scale events for over 150+ clients and guests annually, ensuring each experience aligns with Jeff Ruby’s five-star service standards.• Serve as the main liaison between clients, culinary teams, and front-of-house operations to deliver seamless, high-touch event experiences from proposal through execution.• Drove a 30.1% increase in event revenue year-over-year through relationship-based sales, strategic upselling, and exceptional client retention.• Lead, train, and support all front-of-house teams to maintain consistency, efficiency, and service excellence across all events.• Manage event operations—including planning, staffing, floor plans, and day-of logistics—balancing guest satisfaction with operational efficiency and profitability.• Oversee venue management and vendor partnerships, coordinating rentals, AV, floral, and décor providers to ensure seamless setup and brand consistency across all events.
Education
Liberty University
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Graphic Design
2005 — 2009
Liberty University
Master of Arts (M.A.), Management and Leadership
2010 — 2011
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