Paula Cadman-Mendoza

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Education: Johnson & Wales University Providence, RI

Bachelors of Science: Hotel & Lodging Management Concentration in: Sales, Meeting & Events and Facilities Candidate 5/15

Work Experience:

Events Intern at PVD Lady Project, Providence RI 9/14- 05/15

Communicated with sponsors within Providence area as well as corporate

Daily emailed sponsors and maintain communication for sponsorships

Updated CEO with current sponsors

Inputted information in MS Office Excel and Google Docs

Work-Study Assistant BRIDGE Center Johnson & Wales University 9/13- 05/15 (academic year)

Organized the correct layout for events with 20 - 100 seating

Updated and maintained bulletin boards around Johnson & Wales campus

Collaborated with team of 8 students/staff to generate new ideas for events

Warwick & Providence Convention Visitors Bureau Providence Internship 2/14 - 4/14

Researched entertainment companies in Providence area for future clients

Attended Sport Sales Managers and Director of Sales Meetings

Emailed and acknowledged future companies of events in Rhode Island

STYLE WEEK LLC Sponsorship Internship, Providence 6/13 – 9/13

Assisted CEO in cold calling emailed companies for sponsoring Style Week fashion show

Networked with companies in Providence & Boston

Respected confidentiality of clients and customers including VIP guests

Communicated & assisted with vendors for Accessory Showcase

International Orientation Driving Assistant, Johnson & Wales University JWU Summer 2013 – 3/15 (triannual)

Assisted in driving international students to and from designated areas

Communicated effectively between drivers to coordinate students’ needs and logistics

Actively answered students questions regarding the International Orientation

Leadership & Community Service:

20 hours of community service at Amos House and Ronald McDonald House JWU 2/13

Elected Cultural Connections Club Secretary 3/13

Color Run Providence Volunteer 9/13

Elected Cultural Connections Club(CCC) Vice President 11/13 – 5/14

Previous Event Experience

Fine Magazine Event Assistant for Kids for Korps 3rd annual `Polo for a Purpose' event during the USPA Rosemore cup LIFESTYLE LUXURY LIVING SD Summer 2010

Hilton Garden Inn Event Intern Carlsbad CA January 2011

Viva Mexico Restaurant ; Hostess & Waiter 2014- 2015

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