JEFFREY ACKER
Philadelphia,PA
Summary
Experienced catering event sales and planning with a strong focus on off-premise events. Very strong focus on building customer relationships with creativity and visual standards at the forefront of all of my projects.
Professional event production specialist with comprehensive experience in planning and executing high-impact events. Known for strong focus on team collaboration and consistently achieving client satisfaction. Reliable and adaptable, with knack for problem-solving and effective time management.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Event Producer
Feastivities Events
Philadelphia, Pa
03.2021 - 12.2025
- Driving full-service, off-premise catering and event sales primarily focusing on weddings through building relationships with clients and venue partnerships.
- Coordinated logistics for large-scale events, ensuring seamless execution and superior guest experiences.
- Developed comprehensive event timelines to facilitate efficient task management among team members.
- Managed 7-10 venues for bookings
Event Producer
Sensational Host Events
Maple Shade, NJ
03.2017 - 11.2020
- Driving full-service, off-premise catering and event sales primarily focusing on weddings through building relationships with clients and venue partnerships. Built on sales by creating a supplemental decor department of items that the team could use to increase sales numbers or use as incentives for our clients.
General Manager
Williams-Sonoma
Philadelphia, Pa
10.2001 - 10.2016
- Day to day operation of the store, ensuring that is was exceeding financial benchmarks, meeting customer service expectations and creating employee pipelines of success.
- Established key performance indicators to measure success and identify areas for improvement.
Associate Director of Catering
Aramark
Newark, De
03.1997 - 07.2004
- Planned and executed large scale, off-premise catering events in an education setting.
- Led teams of up to 50 personnel, supervising daily performance as well as training and improvement plans.
Education
Associate of Science - Environmental Science
Delaware Technical Community College
DE06.1996
Skills
- Guest relations
- Creative direction
- Onsite execution
- Creativity and adaptability
- Multitasking
Timeline
Event Producer
Feastivities Events
03.2021 - 12.2025
Event Producer
Sensational Host Events
03.2017 - 11.2020
General Manager
Williams-Sonoma
10.2001 - 10.2016
Associate Director of Catering
Aramark
03.1997 - 07.2004
Associate of Science - Environmental Science
Delaware Technical Community College