Taylor Elaine Burridge
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Haslet, TX 76052 ac0n7m@r.postjobfree.com
OBJECTIVE: To secure a career where my proven leadership, teamwork abilities, communication, and advanced knowledge of hospitality and event management can be effectively applied to meet company goals with the possibility of advancement. EDUCATION:
Bachelor of Arts in Hospitality Management Graduated: May 2016 Concentration in Event Planning GPA: 3.5/4.0
Mercyhurst University, Erie, PA
Associates Degree of Applied Science in Hospitality Management Graduated: December 2013 Trocaire College, School of Hospitality and Business, Williamsville, NY GPA: 3.85/4.0 WORK EXPERIENCE:
INVENTIV HEALTH MEDICAL COMMUNICATIONS May 2016- Present Associate Program Coordinator, Irving, TX
• Worked on the speaker bureau team for a pharmaceutical client
• Completed over 1,300 lunch and learn programs, which includes approving the program, sourcing the catering for the program, and closing out the program
• Obtain a receipt and create a financial report for each program
• Ensure each program is compliant with federal rules and regulations for pharmaceutical companies CAFÉ DIEM August 2014 – May 2016
Associate, Erie, PA
• Prepare and serve menu items to students, faculty and staff at Mercyhurst University
• Organize and maintain cleanliness of the kitchen, counter and visual displays regularly
• Facilitated customer transactions through the computer accounting system and balance out the cash register at the end of every shift
HYATT REGENCY DALLAS June 2015 August 2015
Food & Beverage Internship, Dallas TX
• Engaged with guests and created a personalized guest experience
• Learned to use to the POS system Infogenesis, as well as adapt to the new system Micros half way through the internship
• Learned about each department in the hotel and how they contribute to the overall success of the hotel LIVE NATION WORLDWIDE, INC May 2012 – May 2016
Customer Service Ticket Agent – Will Call, Darien, NY
• Deliver impeccable world class customer service in the Will Call Ticket Office to both internal and external customers
• Handle various types of requests from customers that arise about ticket and seating concerns all requiring different levels of trouble shooting and problem solving
• Sell tickets to patrons during each event and collect and organize event tickets at the start of concerts YMCA November 2012 – July 2014
Head of Student Age Child Care Group, Lancaster, NY
• Built strong relationships with children, parents, coworkers, and school administration by projecting a positive image
• Created and executed daily lesson plans for 30+ students daily
• Provided a safe and educational setting for children in the program by maintaining a clean environment in accordance with standards set by the school administration and the YMCA CERTIFICATIONS:
• ServeSafe National Restaurant Association May 2013 EXTRA-CURRICULAR INVOLVEMENT:
• Volunteer for the Make A Wish Foundation- Wish granter September 2016- Present
• Mercyhurst University Hospitality Management Association August 2014 – May 2016
• Mercyhurst University Professional Convention Management Association August 2014 – May 2016
• Mercyhurst University Leadership Certification Program August 2014 – May 2016
• Mercyhurst University United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund Organization August 2014 – May 2016