Fashion events
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Fashion Events
Supported the planning and execution of local fashion shows and industry gatherings — venue preparation, guest services and event-day logistics.
Events, Catering & Hospitality
BarnoRajabova
Two decades of turning kitchens, venues and guest lists into seamless experiences — from fashion shows and festivals in Milan to corporate events at Fidelity Investments.
- Dallas–Fort Worth, TX
- US Citizen
- EN · IT · RU · ES
Portrait
20+years
Barno at work
Dallas–Fort Worth, TXSince 2005
01About
Hospitality,from the kitchen out.
I’ve spent more than twenty years in hospitality, on both sides of the kitchen door. It started in Milan, supporting fashion shows, cultural festivals and match days for local soccer clubs.
From there I led an Italian kitchen as head chef, ran my own restaurant for seven years, headed corporate catering at Panera, and today I coordinate corporate events at Fidelity Investments.
Whether it’s a corporate gathering, a wedding or a private dinner, the job is the same: plan every detail, keep the team steady, and make sure every guest feels looked after.
20+
Years in hospitality
4
Languages spoken
7
Years running my own restaurant
6
Years as head chef
Great events are remembered for how they made people feel — and made possible by the details no one ever notices.
02Experience
A career builtone service at a time.
From head chef to restaurant owner to corporate events — each role added a new layer to how I plan, cook, lead and look after guests.
May 2026 — Present
Fidelity Investments
Current role
Corporate Events Management
- Coordinate corporate events, meetings and employee gatherings, overseeing preparation, scheduling and on-site logistics.
- Collaborate with internal teams and vendors to deliver seamless events and a positive attendee experience.
- Manage event setup, guest accommodations and last-minute logistical changes while maintaining high standards of professionalism.
Jan 2024 — May 2026
Panera Bread
2 years
Corporate Catering Lead
- Coordinated daily corporate catering orders, ensuring accurate preparation, timely fulfillment and exceptional customer service.
- Maintained high food safety and sanitation standards, including dietary restrictions, allergens and special requests.
- Worked with kitchen and service teams to manage high-volume orders and resolve customer concerns efficiently.
Jan 2017 — Jan 2024
Uzeat Restaurant
7 years
Owner & Manager
- Led a kitchen team of 4+ through peak service, overseeing food preparation, workflow efficiency and quality control.
- Managed daily operations — customer service, order accuracy, payment processing and conflict resolution.
- Mastered a menu of 50+ dishes, guiding guests through dietary preferences while managing costs and inventory.
Jan 2012 — Jul 2018
Gusto Italian Restaurant
6 years
Head Chef
- Oversaw daily kitchen operations, coordinating food preparation and service timing in a fast-paced restaurant.
- Led kitchen staff in preparing Italian cuisine with consistent presentation, sanitation and guest satisfaction.
- Partnered with front-of-house on group dining, special dietary requests and seamless service at peak hours.
03Where it began
Milan,
Italy
2005 — 2012 · 7 years · Event Coordination
Where it all began: seven years of event coordination across the city — venues, guests and event-day logistics for fashion, culture and sport.
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Festivals & carnivals
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Cultural Festivals & Carnivals
Helped organize community festivals, cultural celebrations and carnivals, coordinating setup, hospitality services and the attendee experience.
Sporting events
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Sporting Events
Supported local soccer clubs with match-day operations, event preparation, crowd coordination and hospitality for players, staff and spectators.
04Skills
What I bringto the table.
Languages
- HelloEnglish
- CiaoItalian
- ПриветRussian
- HolaSpanish
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Events
- Corporate Events
- Wedding Catering
- Private Events
- Event Coordination
- Guest Services
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Catering
- Food Preparation
- Food Safety & Sanitation
- Menu Planning
- Dietary Accommodations
- Catering Operations
- Food Presentation
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Management
- Team Leadership
- Staff Training
- Scheduling
- Inventory Management
- Customer Relations
- Conflict Resolution
- POS Systems
- Cash Handling
05Gallery
Momentsfrom the work.
Corporate events, catering spreads and kitchen life — a few snapshots from the rooms I’ve helped bring together.
Corporate events
Italian cuisine
Catering
Private events
In the kitchen
The team
06Contact
Let’s plansomething memorable.
© 2026 Barno Rajabova
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