Lasandra Armstrong

With over a decade of experience in the culinary and hospitality industries, I have honed my skills as a chef, caterer, and hospitality manager. My journey has equipped me with a diverse skill set and extensive knowledge in various aspects of food preparation, event coordination, and customer relations.

Culinary Skills:
- Cuisine Specialties: Expertise in gourmet cuisine, seafood, and traditional dishes.

- Techniques: Proficient in advanced cooking techniques, including sous-vide, molecular gastronomy, and farm-to-table practices.
-  Menu Development: Skilled in creating innovative, seasonal menus tailored to clients' preferences and dietary restrictions.

Catering and Event Management:
- Event Planning: Extensive experience in planning and executing events, from intimate dinners to large corporate gatherings.
- Logistics Coordination: Adept at managing logistics, vendor coordination, and resource allocation to ensure seamless events.
- Client Consultation: Proficient in conducting client consultations to understand needs and deliver customized catering solutions.

Hospitality Management:
- Operations Management: Strong background in managing day-to-day operations of hospitality establishments, ensuring high standards of service and efficiency.
- Team Leadership: Experienced in leading and training diverse teams, fostering a collaborative and productive work environment.
- Quality Control: Expertise in maintaining quality control and compliance with health and safety regulations

Customer Service and Success:
- Customer Relations:Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a focus on building lasting relationships with clients.
- Problem Solving: Strong problem-solving abilities, handling customer inquiries and resolving issues promptly to ensure satisfaction.
- Feedback Implementation: Skilled in gathering and analyzing customer feedback to implement improvements and enhance service quality.

 Tools and Frameworks:
- Culinary Tools: Mastery of professional kitchen equipment, including combi ovens, vacuum sealers, and precision cooking tools.
- Software Proficiency:  Experienced in using event management software (e.g., Caterease, Tripleseat), CRM systems (e.g., Salesforce), and project management tools (e.g., Trello, Asana).
-  Marketing and Social Media: Knowledgeable in digital marketing strategies, social media management, and SEO practices to promote services effectively.

My comprehensive background and dedication to excellence make me a versatile professional, ready to take on new challenges and deliver exceptional experiences in the culinary and hospitality fields.

high school diploma -2014

Associate degree - Applied Science 2015

Bachelors Degree Business and Applied Science 2018