Katherine E. Pipkins

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Maryville, TN 37801

228-***-****

abka8e@r.postjobfree.com

E D U C AT I O N

Maryville College Maryville, TN

Bachelor of Arts, Political Science May 2008

Activities: Senior Thesis: Hurricane Katrina and the State of Nature

Successful Completion of 4 year Comprehensive Exams

Mountain Challenge Program

Maryville College Scholarship Recipient

Ocean Springs High School Ocean Springs, MS

High School Diploma May 2004

Activities: National Honors Society

We the People Competition Program

Key Club

Mu Alpha Theta

WORK EXPERIENCE

Blackberry Farm Walland, TN

Front of House June 2007 April 2010

Back Waiter April 2010 June

2010

Front Waiter July 2010 Present

Responsible for managing reservations, tracking guest information, assisting with food and wine

events and any special projects requested by superiors

Created and implemented training program for Front of House

Assist dining room managers, chefs and servers in all daily restaurant operations

Manage back waiters during service while assisting guests with food and wine knowledge

Dancing Bear Lodge Townsend, TN

Front Desk Agent March 2010 – July 2010

Provide general support for all operations at Dancing Bear Lodge. Duties include, making

reservations, arrivals/departures, scheduling activities, setting up and overseeing breakfast and

general support for housekeeping, maintenance, kitchen and dining room

OTHER EXPERIENCE

Professional Skills

Proficient in all Microsoft Office programs including: Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point, etc.

Typing speed approximately 60 WPM

Proficient skills in using OPERA, CONCEPT and INNfinity (hospitality software applications)

Experience with Point of Sales operating system

Volunteer Information

Boys and Girls Club (Seasonal 3 years)

Hurricane Katrina Relief (Aug. Sept. 2005)

Vacation Bible School (Seasonal 3 years)

REFERENCES

Ms. Laura Trent – Assistant Dining Room Manager

Blackberry Farm Walland, TN

Email Address: abka8e@r.postjobfree.com

Phone: 865-***-****

Reference Type: Personal/Professional

Mr. Nathan Osborne Restaurant Manager

Foothills Milling Company Maryville, TN

Phone: 865-***-****

Reference Type: Professional

Dr. Mark O’Gorman Associate Professor of Political Science

Maryville College Maryville, TN

Email Address: abka8e@r.postjobfree.com

Phone: 865-***-****

Reference Type: Personal

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