Lori Yaralian

Lori Yaralian is an experienced professional in the catering and event management industry, currently serving as the Director of Catering for Special Events at Global Gourmet Catering since July 2022, where oversight encompasses event needs for the Opera, Symphony, and Ballet at WMPAC. Prior roles include Director of Catering at Stanford Faculty Club and Special Event Specialist at Good Luck Events, along with significant experience managing special events at various prestigious venues such as the San Francisco War Memorial & Performing Arts Center. Additional expertise includes serving as Senior Catering Sales Manager at SMG and Catering Sales Manager at Los Angeles Convention Center, where Lori successfully developed client relationships and generated revenue. Skills also feature day-to-day sales operations at Planet Hollywood International and event supervision at Levy Restaurants, demonstrating a comprehensive background in catering operations and event coordination.