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Across roles in food service, luxury hospitality, nonprofit programs, recruiting, education, sales, and grant administration, Precious has paired customer-focused service with detail-oriented operational management. At Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, Precious coordinated seasonal events, private functions, VIP experiences, customized dining, and sales and revenue projections. At Battery Powered, Precious supported grant reviews, fundraising and volunteer events, membership onboarding, and initiatives that generated more than $30 million in charitable donations. Precious also administered a $10.5 million Genentech-funded grant at San Francisco State University, managing budgets, contracts, compliance, stipends, and reporting. Precious holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Communication Studies from San Francisco State University and has taught public speaking, with 50% of students reporting reduced public-speaking anxiety after the course. ## Highlights - Currently supervises and coaches a 6–8-person team as an Event Coordinator at Fooda, overseeing daily café and event operations, opening and closing procedures, customer service, and operational standards. - Coordinates Fooda catering schedules, staffing assignments, event setup, special events, large-scale catering functions, and high-volume service periods. - Serves as Fooda’s primary contact for guest concerns and service recovery, using professionalism, empathy, and managerial judgment to resolve complex issues. - Participates in bi-weekly Fooda management meetings on operational performance, process improvement, staffing, inventory, scheduling, and event planning. - Drafts and distributes weekly Fooda communications covering menus, staffing schedules, event timelines, operational changes, and team expectations. - Compiles monthly Fooda reports, tracks performance metrics, and maintains online management portals and administrative databases. - Supports Fooda employee onboarding and training and monitors compliance with food-safety regulations, company policies, and health standards. - At Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, managed manager line-ups communicating VIP arrivals, occupancy updates, guest expectations, and special requests. - Created weekly sales and revenue projections at Fairmont by analyzing booking trends, forecasting demand, and tracking performance against departmental goals. - Coordinated Fairmont seasonal events, private functions, VIP experiences, customized dining, dietary accommodations, and special event requests. - Managed Fairmont departmental inboxes, guest profiles, reservations, special accommodations, scheduling, staffing coordination, and seasonal-staff training. - Supported Battery Powered Foundation grant reviews, funding recommendations, program implementation, and compliant application-record management. - Helped generate more than $30 million in charitable donations through Battery Powered fundraising initiatives. - Managed Battery Powered social-media content for Twitter \(X\) and Facebook, fundraising events, donor appreciation activities, volunteer service days, membership onboarding, and stakeholder communications. - Founded and managed Bowes Mindfulness Group, delivering customized wellness programs, workshops, retreats, community events, and one-on-one coaching. - Designed mindfulness, breathing, stretching, and meditation workshops that improved workplace communication, collaboration, and team morale by 25%. - Led four short seminars on effective communication, public speaking, sales tactics, and positive affirmations. - Taught public speaking to 60 students per semester at San Francisco State University while holding two weekly hour-long office hours. - Created inclusive Communication and Public Speaking 101 syllabi and lesson plans incorporating social-justice topics 50% of students reported reduced public-speaking anxiety. - Developed art installations and creative marketing at Walker & Bowes and trained local community artist programs on glass products. - Supported Giants corporate accounts and special events at MoMos during baseball season trained servers and hosted inclusivity and diversity conversations for groups of 12 or more. - Collaborated with senior Waterbar Restaurant servers to develop a front-of-house training manual and built menu and wine-pairing expertise. - Worked as a 360 Recruiter at Careers In Nonprofits, sourcing, interviewing, scheduling, promoting, and supporting nonprofit temporary-placement candidates across the Bay Area. - Managed administration of a $10.5 million Genentech-funded grant supporting San Francisco State University’s Biology Department. - Maintained grant budget forecasts, financial reports, contracts, procurement, stipends, reimbursements, documentation, compliance, and audit-ready records for the Genentech grant. - Coordinated Genentech grant research initiatives and student participation in regional, national, and international scientific conferences and professional-development events. - Managed 10 or more accounts at 6x7 Networks, handling prospecting, client relations, outreach, lead-generation workflows, and office-management support. - Holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Communication Studies from San Francisco State University, an Associate of Arts in Communication from De Anza College, and a high school diploma from James Lick High School. ## Experience - **Event Coordinator at Fooda** (2026-04-01–present) — \- Supervised and coached a team of 6–8 staff members, overseeing daily café and event operations while ensuring exceptional customer service, adherence to operational standards, and efficient opening and closing procedures. - Coordinated food service and event logistics, ensuring timely execution of catering schedules, staffing assignments, and event setup for a seamless guest experience. - Participated in bi-weekly management meetings to assess operational performance, identify process improvements, and collaborate on staffing, inventory, scheduling, and event planning initiatives. - Managed internal communications by drafting and distributing weekly emails detailing menu updates, staffing schedules, event timelines, operational changes, and team expectations. Served as the primary point of contact for guest concerns and service recovery, resolving complex customer issues with professionalism, empathy, and sound managerial judgment. - Maintained accurate operational records by compili - **Seasonal Event Coordinator at Fairmont Hotels & Resorts** (2024-10-01–2024-12-01) — \- Managed daily manager line-ups, communicating guest expectations, VIP arrivals, occupancy updates, and special requests to ensure exceptional service and operational readiness. - Created and maintained weekly sales and revenue projections by analyzing booking trends, forecasting demand, and monitoring performance against departmental goals. - Served as the primary liaison between the Executive Chef, culinary team, and VIP guests to coordinate customized dining experiences, dietary accommodations, and special event requests. - Managed multiple departmental email inboxes, responding promptly to guest inquiries, group reservations, event requests, and internal communications while maintaining high service standards. - Coordinated seasonal events, private functions, and VIP experiences, ensuring seamless execution through collaboration with front office, food and beverage, and banquet teams. - Assisted with scheduling, staffing coordination, and daily operational planning to su - **Genentech Grant Administrator at Student Enrichment Outreach at Student Enrichment Opportunities** (2023-10-01–2024-10-01) — \- Managed the administration of a $10.5 million Genentech-funded grant supporting San Francisco State University's Biology Department, overseeing budget compliance, contract administration, and grant deliverables. - Developed, monitored, and maintained comprehensive budget forecasts and financial reports using Microsoft Excel, tracking expenditures, reconciling accounts, and ensuring alignment with grant requirements. - Coordinated contract processing, procurement activities, and financial documentation while ensuring compliance with university policies, sponsor guidelines, and funding regulations. - Administered student stipend and reimbursement processes through DocuSign and university financial systems, ensuring timely, accurate, and compliant disbursement of funds. - Supported faculty and research teams by coordinating grant-related activities, monitoring project timelines, and ensuring milestones and reporting deadlines were met. - Organized and promoted undergraduate and gra - **Program Associate at Battery Powered** (2022-06-01–2023-07-01) — \- Supported the day-to-day operations of the Battery Powered Foundation, coordinating administrative activities and assisting with grant application reviews, funding recommendations, and program implementation. - Collaborated with leadership and grant review committees to evaluate funding proposals, maintain application records, and ensure compliance with organizational guidelines and deadlines. - Developed and managed engaging social media content for Twitter \(X\) and Facebook, increasing community awareness, promoting organizational initiatives, and supporting fundraising campaigns. - Coordinated fundraising events, donor appreciation activities, and volunteer service days by managing event logistics, vendor communications, volunteer recruitment, and attendee engagement. - Contributed to fundraising initiatives that helped generate more than $30 million in charitable donations to support nonprofit programs and community impact. - Managed membership application and onboarding pro - **Recruiter at Careers In Nonprofits** (2022-02-01–2022-07-01) — Careers in Nonprofit was an exciting opportunity for me to move away from the restaurant industry while continuing to use my customer service, inviting smile, and leadership skills. • As someone new to the sourcing and recruiting industry, I started filling roles for temp positions in nonprofits throughout the Bay Area. • Careers in Nonprofit is a bi-coastal company with offices in San Francisco, Chicago, and Washington, DC. • Management of CNP expected teamwork, attention to detail, and multitasking skills of all their employees. • As a 360 recruiter, I helped promote, source, interview, schedule, and communicate effectively to ensure the customer and employee were happy. • I navigated challenging organizational conflict communication using my public speaking and mindfulness expertise. • My duties included: • Conducted daily check-ins with team members and the Vice President to ensure smooth operations. • Sourced, called, and organized candidate interviews for nonprofit temp positions - **Sales Development Representative at 6x7 Networks** (2021-05-01–2021-10-01) — 6x7 Network was a small core team focused on gaining clients who needed wifi at their events or apartment of 40 units or less. • Being an entry-level Sales Development Rep meant I not only had my own accounts, but I also acted as office manager. • This job taught me about going slow, paying attention to detail, and direct yet friendly customer service. • Duties included: • Managed ten or more accounts, including prospecting and client relations. • Facilitated and organized outreach and lead-generating workflows. • Assisted the office manager in supplying and organizing in-house needs. - **Quality Control Specialist at Bowes Mindfulness Group** (2019-07-01–2021-07-01) — As I focused more on mindful communication in the workplace, my restaurant jobs became interested in my ability to lead and train staff. I focused on four short seminars on effective communication, public speaking sales tactics, and positive affirmations to help affirm a positive workday. - Founded and managed a mindfulness consulting business, delivering customized wellness programs, workshops, and one-on-one coaching for individuals, teams, and organizations. - Designed and facilitated mindfulness, mindful breathing, stretching, and meditation workshops that improved workplace communication, collaboration, and team morale by 25%. - Managed all aspects of business operations, including client acquisition, contract negotiations, scheduling, budgeting, invoicing, and strategic planning. - Planned and executed workshops, retreats, and community wellness events, coordinating logistics, communications, and participant engagement to deliver high-quality experiences. - Built long-term cl - **FOH at The Battery** (2019-01-01–2022-07-01) — The Battery is a private members' social club in San Francisco, CA. • The Battery’s property offers access to bars and nightclub events, a premier house restaurant, hotel rooms, gym access, and special interest clubs. • Before being promoted to Battery Powered, I worked as a server. • I enjoyed working with other young professionals to bring excellent service to our members and guests. • Attended daily line-ups and participated in food and beverage education to enhance service quality. • Arrived early with a clean uniform, demonstrating punctuality and professionalism. • Organized and cleaned booths and tables with attention to detail, ensuring a pleasant dining experience for members and guests. - **Salesperson at WATERBAR RESTAURANT** (2017-09-01–2020-07-01) — Waterbar is a sustainable seafood restaurant located off San Francisco's Embarcardero. • This high-end dining experience provides a romantic ambiance and exceptional customer service with original seasonal plates. • I was recruited for the role, and my duties were: • Collaborated with Senior Waterbar servers to develop a training manual for front-of-the-house employees. • Assisted manager in facilitating communal conversations and ensuring exceptional customer service. • Demonstrated deep knowledge of daily fish and shellfish menu and wine tasting and pairing expertise. - **Server Trainer at WATERBAR RESTAURANT** (2017-07-01–2020-07-01) — Collaborated with Senior Waterbar servers to develop a training manual for front-of-the-house employees. Assisted the manager in facilitating communal conversations and ensuring exceptional customer service. Demonstrated deep knowledge of daily fish and shellfish menu and wine tasting and pairing expertise. - **Graduate Teaching Associate at San Francisco State University** (2016-01-01–2020-12-01) — Providing public speaking education for 60 students throughout the semester with two hour-long office hours per week. Implementing the student learning outcomes through creative syllabi and lesson plans. Committing to diversity, equity, and inclusion through the integration of relevant social justice topics. 50% of my students reported less public speaking anxiety after taking my course. Critical thinking and research are used to create academic content focused on organizations and identity. - **Teacher at San Francisco State University** (2015-01-01–2020-05-01) — I achieved my Master’s degree in Communication Theory from SFSU. • Putting myself through graduate school loan free took discipline and organization. • My three years teaching Communication and Public Speaking 101 were an incredible journey in leadership, empathy, and creative learning. • Public Speaking is the number one fear of many people. • Being able to create and teach in an inclusive and communal setting. • Teaching responsibilities included: • Providing public speaking education for 60 students throughout the semester with two hour-long office hours per week. • Implementing the student learning outcomes through creative syllabi and lesson plans. • Committing to diversity, equity, and inclusion through the integration of relevant social justice topics. • 50% of my students reported less public speaking anxiety after taking my course. • Critical thinking and research are used to create academic content focused on organizations and identity. - **Community Specialist at Walker & Bowes** (2014-07-01–2016-07-01) — Developing art installation and creative marketing with Walker & Bowes glassblowing. Ensuring the quality of product placement that maximizes sales opportunities. Working with local community artist programs to train on glass products. - **Server at MoMos** (2013-07-01–2016-07-01) — Setting up service and moderating special events during the Giants' baseball season. Ensuring quality of experience to Giants corporate account, ensuring organized, efficient execution. Server trainer assisted in onboarding new employees. Attended training for food handling and beverage service. Hosted live conversations around inclusivity and diversity to groups of 12+ people. ## Education - Master's degree, Communication Studies — San Francisco State University (2015-01-01–2020-01-01) - Bachelor's degree, Communication Studies — San Francisco State University (2009-01-01–2011-01-01) - Associate of Arts - AA, Communication, General — De Anza College (2006-01-01–2008-01-01) - Bachelor of Arts, Communication Studies — San Francisco State University - High School Diploma — James Lick High School - Master of Arts, Communication, General — San Francisco State University ## FAQ ### What does Precious do at Fooda? Precious is an Event Coordinator at Fooda. Precious supervises and coaches a team of 6–8 staff members coordinates daily café, catering, and event operations manages internal communications and operational records supports onboarding and training and resolves guest concerns through service recovery. ### What are Precious’s operational strengths at Fooda? Precious coordinates catering schedules, staffing assignments, and event setup participates in bi-weekly management meetings on operations, staffing, inventory, scheduling, and event planning and drafts weekly emails covering menus, schedules, timelines, operational changes, and team expectations. Precious also compiles monthly reports, tracks performance metrics, updates management portals and administrative databases, supports high-volume and large-scale events, and monitors compliance with food-safety regulations, company policies, and health standards. ### What did Precious do at Fairmont Hotels & Resorts? As a Seasonal Event Coordinator at Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, Precious managed manager line-ups covering guest expectations, VIP arrivals, occupancy, and special requests. Precious coordinated seasonal events, private functions, VIP experiences, customized dining, dietary accommodations, and special event requests in collaboration with culinary, front-office, food-and-beverage, banquet, sales, catering, housekeeping, and front-desk teams. ### What were Precious’s planning and guest-service responsibilities at Fairmont Hotels & Resorts? At Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, Precious created weekly sales and revenue projections by analyzing booking trends, forecasting demand, and monitoring performance against departmental goals. Precious also managed departmental inboxes, guest profiles, reservations, and accommodation records supported scheduling and staffing during peak occupancy trained seasonal staff resolved guest concerns and maintained luxury-hospitality standards in communications, reservations, and documentation. ### What did Precious do at Battery Powered? As a Program Associate at Battery Powered, Precious supported Battery Powered Foundation operations, grant application reviews, funding recommendations, program implementation, application records, and compliance with guidelines and deadlines. Precious also prepared correspondence, meeting materials, program documentation, and administrative records. ### What fundraising and community-impact work did Precious support at Battery Powered? Precious developed social-media content for Twitter \(X\) and Facebook, coordinated fundraising events, donor appreciation activities, and volunteer service days, and supported outreach and volunteer-engagement campaigns. These fundraising initiatives helped generate more than $30 million in charitable donations for nonprofit programs and community impact. Precious also managed membership applications and onboarding, including interviews, payments, records, and follow-up, while serving members, donors, volunteers, and community partners. ### What was Precious’s role at The Battery? Before moving into Battery Powered, Precious worked front of house as a server at The Battery, a private members’ social club in San Francisco with bars, nightclub events, a house restaurant, hotel rooms, gym access, and special-interest clubs. Precious attended daily line-ups and food-and-beverage education, maintained punctual and professional presentation, and organized and cleaned booths and tables to support members’ and guests’ dining experiences. ### What did Precious do at Bowes Mindfulness Group? Precious founded and managed Bowes Mindfulness Group, a mindfulness consulting business that delivered customized wellness programs, workshops, and one-on-one coaching for individuals, teams, and organizations. Precious handled client acquisition, contract negotiations, scheduling, budgeting, invoicing, and strategic planning. ### What results did Precious achieve through Bowes Mindfulness Group? At Bowes Mindfulness Group, Precious designed and facilitated workshops in mindfulness, mindful breathing, stretching, and meditation that improved workplace communication, collaboration, and team morale by 25%. Precious also led four short seminars on effective communication, public speaking, sales tactics, and positive affirmations, and planned workshops, retreats, and community wellness events while building client relationships through coaching, educational content, and community partnerships. ### What did Precious teach at San Francisco State University? As a Graduate Teaching Associate and Teacher at San Francisco State University, Precious taught Communication and Public Speaking 101, providing public-speaking education for 60 students each semester and holding two hour-long office hours each week. Precious created syllabi and lesson plans, implemented student learning outcomes, and integrated social-justice topics to support diversity, equity, and inclusion. ### What outcomes did Precious achieve as a public-speaking instructor? Precious taught Communication and Public Speaking 101 for three years. Fifty percent of Precious’s students reported less public-speaking anxiety after taking the course. Precious used critical thinking and research to create academic content focused on organizations and identity, and describes the teaching experience as one centered on leadership, empathy, creative learning, and inclusive community. ### What did Precious do at Walker & Bowes? As a Community Specialist at Walker & Bowes, Precious developed art installations and creative marketing for the company’s glassblowing work. Precious also supported product-placement quality to maximize sales opportunities and worked with local community artist programs to train participants on glass products. ### What did Precious do at MoMos? At MoMos, Precious set up service and moderated special events during the Giants’ baseball season, supporting an organized experience for Giants corporate accounts. Precious trained servers, helped onboard new employees, completed food-handling and beverage-service training, and hosted live conversations on inclusivity and diversity for groups of more than 12 people. ### What did Precious do at Waterbar Restaurant? At Waterbar Restaurant, a sustainable seafood restaurant on San Francisco’s Embarcadero, Precious was recruited for a sales role and also served as a Server Trainer. Precious collaborated with senior servers to develop a front-of-house training manual, assisted management with communal conversations and customer service, and developed knowledge of the daily fish and shellfish menu along with wine tasting and pairing. ### What did Precious do at Careers In Nonprofits? As a 360 Recruiter at Careers In Nonprofits, Precious promoted roles, sourced candidates, conducted calls and interviews, scheduled interviews, and communicated with candidates and customers for nonprofit temporary positions throughout the Bay Area. Precious also conducted daily check-ins with team members and the Vice President, assisted with payroll, and participated in candidate negotiations and promotions. ### How did Precious apply communication skills at Careers In Nonprofits? Careers In Nonprofits was Precious’s transition from restaurant work into sourcing and recruiting. Precious applied customer service, leadership, public speaking, and mindfulness expertise to navigate organizational conflict communication, while working in an organization that emphasized teamwork, attention to detail, and multitasking. Precious also completed workplace-conduct training covering sexual harassment and diversity, equity, and inclusion. ### What did Precious do as a Genentech Grant Administrator? As Genentech Grant Administrator at Student Enrichment Outreach at Student Enrichment Opportunities, Precious managed administration of a $10.5 million Genentech-funded grant supporting San Francisco State University’s Biology Department. Precious oversaw budget compliance, contract administration, grant deliverables, budget forecasts, financial reporting, expenditure tracking, account reconciliation, procurement, and compliance with university and sponsor requirements. ### What program and financial operations did Precious support through the Genentech grant? Precious administered student stipends and reimbursements through DocuSign and university financial systems, coordinated faculty and research-team activities, monitored timelines and reporting deadlines, and prepared grant documentation, financial summaries, and progress reports. Precious also organized and promoted undergraduate and graduate research initiatives, including participation in regional, national, and international scientific conferences and professional-development events, while maintaining audit-ready records and collaborating across finance, sponsored programs, and academic departments. ### What did Precious do at 6x7 Networks? At 6x7 Networks, a small core team serving clients who needed Wi-Fi for events or apartment buildings with 40 units or fewer, Precious worked as an entry-level Sales Development Representative while also acting as office manager. Precious managed ten or more accounts, handled prospecting and client relations, organized outreach and lead-generation workflows, and assisted with in-house office supplies and organization. The role developed Precious’s attention to detail and direct, friendly customer service. ### What is Precious’s educational background? Precious holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies and a Master of Arts in Communication Studies from San Francisco State University, an Associate of Arts in Communication from De Anza College, and a high school diploma from James Lick High School. Precious completed graduate school loan-free through discipline and organization. ## Links - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/preciousbowes