Elke B. Schmitt

Profile

• Co-owner of Fiddlehead Concepts (www.FiddleheadConcepts.com), founded in May 2004, a business specializing in catering and event planning with an emphasis on creating menus that use fresh, locally grown produce, spectacular food displays and memorable events.

• Advise clients in all aspects of planning and executing successful events
• Design menus that reflect the style of the event and use nature’s bounty of the season to enhance the event
• Hire, train and coordinate service staff for events that range from 8 to 300 guests

• Event coordinator and service staff coordinator for private parties in the greater Rochester and Finger Lakes region for over 8 years.

·    Supervise wait staff at the 2003 United Way Luncheon Fundraiser

·    Assist with meal preparation and bar service for the 2000 Hillary Rodham Clinton Campaign fundraiser

Additional Experience

1997 – 2004             Eric’s Office Restaurant ~ Canandaigua, NY

                             Off-site caterer, server, bar service

·        Provide a pleasant environment in which to serve food and beverages with a focus on fine cuisine and with a knowledge of superior wines and spirits

2001 – 2002             The Rio Bamba ~ Rochester, NY

                             Hostess, Banquet Server

·        Introduce patrons to a fine dining experience by offering a pleasant greeting, an accurate wait time, a comfortable escort to the table and an assurance of a superior evening with attention to detail at all times.

1999 – 2002             Wegmans ~ Pittsford, NY

                             Catering Coordinator

·        Plan, facilitate and execute catering events by advising and educating customers

·        Coordinate large scale events such as

Ø      Hillside Children’s Work Scholarship Connection (2001, 2002)

Ø      Wegman’s Family wedding reception (2001)

Ø      The High falls Brewery Employee Recognition Event (2001, 2002)

Education and Professional Development

·        Certified on Food Health Safety

·        Trained under David Bouley of Bouley Bakery ~ New York City, during an Acadia National Park benefit charity event consisting of a 5 course plated dinner for 500 guests

·        State University of New York  College at Geneseo  ~  Geneseo, NY Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education, December 1996

·        Finger Lakes Community College  ~  Canandaigua, NY Associate Degree in Liberal Arts, December 1992