Cynthia R. Mellen
847-***-**** **************@*****.***
Professional Summary:
Professional client-relationship coordinator
Over ten years of interpersonal communication
Forward thinker
Self-starter and quick learner
Dependable and adaptable
Provider of best-in-class level of service
Professional Experience:
Six Flags Great America - Gurnee, IL (Seasonal) June 2008 – Present
Culinary Team Lead-Picnic Grove/Team Member Lounge
Assist in food prep; set-up for catered picnics; post-picnic clean-up.
Welcome large picnic groups and verify entry tickets.
Interact with all guests and provide knowledgeable directions for locations of rides, restaurants, shows and games
Team Member Lounge –head cashier
2016 Service with a Smile Award
Paid Internship and Team Lead -- Culinary Service
Proficient with SLTS operations system and EATAC system for food orders for same day delivery
Maintain confidential files, coordinated order forms, inventory sheets, staffing and overtime reports
Operate culinary base radio to coordinate calls between restaurant team members and supervisors
Sold average of $1,000 per week of ice cream; created a new style of waffle cones which increased bottom line by 10 percent weekly
Team Lead Retail
Supervise store operations; train team members; coach team members in upselling
Honors Received: Six Flags Great America Superstar Award; Employee of the Week
Park Operations Clerk
Operate base radio for park rides operation; maintain confidential materials and files during 2008.
Honors Received: Six Flags Great America Superstar Award; Employee of the Week
The Boot Corral - Gurnee, IL June 2005 – April 2008
Assistant Manager
Increased bottom line by $10,000 yearly with quality sales and strong product knowledge
Train associates
Assist with annual inventory
Facilitate freight process and verification of product quality
General clerical and banking
Education:
DeVry University - Bachelor of Business Administration
Concentration: Hospitality Management
Relevant Courses: Hotel Management and Event Planning, Accounting and Finance, Project Management
College of Lake County - Associate of Applied Science
Concentration: Food & Hospitality Management
Honors Received: CLC Honors List; CLC Foundation Scholarship Recipient Award
Certificates Received:
State of Illinois Department of Public Health: Certified Food Service Sanitation Manager: License, Permit,
Certification and Registration No. 01713978; Expiration Date: May 24, 2021
National Registry of Food Safety Professionals: Certified Food Safety Manager: Certificate No. 21233783: Issue Date: May 24, 2016; Expiration Date: May 24, 2021
American Hotel & Lodging Certificates: Hospitality Leadership and Management
National Restaurant Association Certificates: Managerial Accounting, Controlling Hospitality Costs, Inventory and Purchasing
Volunteer Experience:
Order of the Eastern Star of Illinois: Charitable organization:
8 years as Worthy Matron (head of the chapter)
oChairman 100th anniversary celebration
32 years officer
Boy Scouts of America:
22 years Pack/Troop leader
3 years Council Training team
Organizer of Troop 677 85th and 100th anniversary celebrations
2018 Coordinator for Troop 677 Fundraising Events
Wood Badge Leadership Training
Honors Received: BSA certificates: District Award of Merit; Key Scouter Award
American Red Cross: 21 years Disaster Volunteer Service
Church of the Annunciation of Our Lady: 15 years of service
Coordinate 15 fundraising and social events