John Durkee is a meeting and conference services professional with over 30 years of experience in the hospitality industry. He is currently the Convention Service Manager at Caribe Royale Orlando where he manages groups from 10 to 2,500 attendees and handles all aspects of meeting, exhibit, and food and beverage requirements. Prior to his current role, he held various management and analyst roles at several hotels in Orlando, Florida where he gained experience in budgeting, forecasting, database management, and client services.

1. JOHN DURKEE
 1713 Rosewood Drive, Clermont, FL 34711
 407-592-3211
 jdurkee22@cfl.rr.com
MEETING AND CONFERENCE SERVICES PROFESSIONAL
O B J E C T I V E
To use the knowledge that I have acquired working in the Hospitality Industry to create a management style that will
motivate a team to love what they do and to do it in a way that creates a positive atmosphere all while increasing
revenue and maintaining guest and owner satisfaction.
A R E A S O F E X P E R T I S E
Experienced Hospitality Professional
Committed to Guest Satisfaction
Associate Motivation
Excellent Organizational Skills
Budget Modules
Forecasting
Delphi Expert & Caterease
Crystal / Meeting Matrix
Microsoft Office
P R O F E S S I O N A L E X P E R I E N C E
CARIBE ROYALE ORLANDO | ALL SUITE CONVENTION CENTER HOTEL  ORLANDO, FL
CONVENTION SERVICE MANAGER 2016 - PRESENT
 Manage groups from 10 to 2,500 attendees
 Handling all aspects of the meeting, exhibit and food and beverage requirements
 Delphi Specialist | Event Diagrams | Client Budget Assistance
PUFF ‘N STUFF EVENTS | CATERING  ORLANDO, FL
CATERING SALES/SPECIAL EVENT PLANNER, CONVENTIONS 2015 - 2016
 Sell and manage off site catered events from 30 to 3,000 attendees focusing on the Convention Market
 Coordinate all aspects of the event planning, site selection and food and beverage requirements
BUENA VISTA PALACE HOTEL & SPA  LAKE BUENA VISTA, FL
MEETING & CONFERENCE SERVICES MANAGER 2003 - 2015
 Manage groups from 10 to 1,000 attendees
 Handling all aspects of the meeting, exhibit and food and beverage requirements
 Delphi Specialist - Database management, revenue tracking, forecasting and budget modules
WYNDHAM PALACE RESORT & SPA  LAKE BUENA VISTA, FL
DELPHI ANALYST / FUNCTION CONTROL 1997 - 2003
 Daily analysis of revenue working closely with director
 Maximize meeting space and manage revenue opportunities
 Training new managers and associates to use Delphi effectively
WALT DISNEY WORLD DOLPHIN HOTEL  LAKE BUENA VISTA, FL
FOOD & BEVERAGE 1990 - 1997
 Food & Beverage Service
MARRIOTT HARBOR BEACH RESORT  FORT LAUDERDALE, FL
FOOD & BEVERAGE 1986 - 1990
 Food & Beverage Service
A F F I L I A T I O N A N D AC T I V I T Y
Education
Southeastern College, Central Florida - Diploma
Caledonia High School, Caledonia, MI - Diploma
Achievements
Employee of the Month – Buena Vista Palace Hotel & Spa – Three time recipient
Star of the Month - WDW Dolphin Hotel – Two time recipient
Employee of the Month - Marriott International – One time recipient

2. References Available Upon Request