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Jennifer Avancena, CMP, is an accomplished Senior Catering Sales Manager currently leading catering efforts at Restaurant Associates within Google since January 2023. With a diverse background in catering and event management, Jennifer previously owned and operated Calajo Catering from March 2020 to July 2024. Experience includes roles as Director of Catering at E-Central Hotel DTLA, Senior Catering Sales Manager at Luxe City Center Hotel, and a succession of managerial positions within prestigious organizations such as the University of California, Los Angeles, and Hilton Worldwide. Jennifer's extensive career in the hospitality industry commenced in 1999 at Kellogg West Conference Center & Hotel, showcasing a strong foundation in customer service and event execution. Education includes ongoing studies at Pepperdine Graziadio Business School alongside earlier studies at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona and Johnson & Wales University.