Paula Joachimowski

6338 Linton Street

Jupiter, Fl 33458
(561) 776-1751
pjd88990@westpost.net

I am an innovative Catering Director, Event Planner and Private Chef with proven
expertise in maximizing productivity and exceeding expectations in all aspects
of the Culinary Arts.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Sodexo at Palm Beach Atlantic University 2009-
Present
Catering Director
* Responsible for managing inventory, food cost, labor and supplies for 1.3 mill
ion in Catering & Conference business at the University
* Proactive customer interaction to ensure consistency in quality, presentation
and overall event success.
* Primary responsibilities include but are not limited to: event planning & exe
cution, scheduling and training of hourly staff, collaborative planning with mul
tiple departments, menu development, marketing and budget analysis
WCI Communities 2007-2009
Catering Coordinator and Banquet Manger
* Meet with Customers to discuss and plan all aspects of Catered Events.
* Coordinated and Directed Numerous Social and Holiday Events for the Club House
* Work Directly with Club House Committees translating ideas and concepts into s
uccessful casual/formal entertainment events.
* Write specialized menus and coordinate all aspects of each member's events.
* Coordinated culinary and service teams to assure the events are properly set u
p and staffed.
* Directly responsible for hiring and managing all wait staff and club attendant
s.
PGA National, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 2003 - 2004
Pantry Chef
* Creative preparation/presentation of salads, appetizers, cold foods and des
serts
Details Delivered, Jupiter, FL 2000 - Present
Managing Partner
* Planned/organized successful business startup and manage all daily operatio
ns, providing expert private chef, event
planning and catering services nationwide.
* Execute all food preparation functions and plan/organize/direct special eve
nts ranging from private, elegant
Dinner gatherings to large galas serving up to 200 guests (both individual
and corporate accounts)
* Catering and private chef venues include: parks, church facilities, civic
centers, yachts, and marinas, corporate offices and private residences.
Pioneer Standard Electronics, Irvine, CA 1991 - 1994
Project Leader/Supervisor
* Marketed and sold turnkey electronic systems to major corporations throughout
southwest US, and directed installation projects; generated sales in excess of $
6 million in first year
Schweber/Arrow Electronics, Irvine, CA, 1983-1991
Inside Sales Representative
* Generated new sales revenues between $300,000 to $500,000 per month
EDUCATION
AS with Honors, Culinary Arts, Florida Culinary Institute, West Palm Beach, FL
2005
AA General Education, El Camino Community College, Torrance, CA 1982
ServSafe Food Safety Management Certified
PERSONAL
Member, American Culinary Federation, Computer literate, Willing to travel, Act
ive community volunteer
References available for review