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Neftali Palencia is a seasoned professional in the banquet operations field, currently serving as the Director of Banquet Operations at The Scottsdale Plaza Resort & Villas since October 2023. Previous roles include Banquet Director at Carneros Resort and Spa, Director of Banquets at Hotel Nia, and Operation Supervisor at San Jose Conservation Corps and Charter School. Neftali has a strong background in managing banquet services, having worked as Banquet Operation Manager at Omni San Francisco Hotel, Banquet Manager at Fairmont San Jose, and Lead Banquet Houseman at Marriott Hotels. Neftali began a career in the hospitality industry as a Banquet Houseman at Rosewood Sand Hill and holds a diploma in General Studies from James Lick High School.