PENWIPA BUDKAEWTANG (Penny)
***** *** **. ******: 202-***-****
Hagerstown, Maryland 21740 *********@*******.***
Professional Objective
Seeking a position as a graphic designer in a challenging and fast-paced environment where I may offer to
utilize my business management and operations skills to the company along with the creative design skill.
Professional Profile
• Possess an MBA, a B.A. in Business English, and an A.A. in Computer
Application, web programming and graphic design.
• Extensive experience in restaurant management, operations, and marketing.
• Highly personable, energetic, and efficient individual.
• Fluent in both verbal and written English.
• Fluent in both verbal and written Thai.
• Computer proficiency includes both Mac and PC -- Photoshop, Illustrator,
Dreamweaver, MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, HTML, CSS.
Education
Associate Degree in Graphic Design September 2009 to May 2013
Montgomery College – Rockville, Maryland
Associate Degree in Web Design September 2009 to May 2011
Montgomery College- Rockville, Maryland
Associate Degree in Computer Application (graduated in 2009) September 2007 to May 2009
(Information Technology Track)
Montgomery College – Rockville, Maryland
Master of Business Administration (MBA) (graduated in 2005) July 2003 to September 2005
Strayer University – Washington DC
Bachelor of Arts, Business English (graduated in 2001) June 1997 to November 2001
Assumption University – Bangkok, Thailand
Work Experience
Montgomery College – Rockville, MD January 2011 to May 2013
Student Assistant (Administration)
• Perform a range of administrative and office duties.
• Provide routine secretarial support.
• Advising and provide information to public.
AGVSPORT- Frederick, MD September 2011 to October 2011
Graphic Design Internship
• Design company’s products
• Logo design
• Competitive marketing research
All eco center Design/ Speedy sign- Wheaton, MD April 2011 to June 2011
Graphic/ Web Design Internship
• Website and content update
Marketing research
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Ono Asia Pacific Cuisine – Gaithersburg, MD May 2008 to September 2010
Assistant Manager and Server Director
• Responsible for management of the staffing schedule.
• Manage activities and performance of all servers.
• Manage the reservation system and hostess seating activities.
• Manage all daily and long-term supply needs.
• Coordinate relationships with vendors and suppliers
• Responsible for nightly closings.
Sushi Siam – Gaithersburg, MD September 2007 to May 2008
Assistant Manager
• Consulted with owners in all aspects of pre-opening planning, including menu
development, interior design, staffing decisions, and general operations.
• Responsible for daily accounting, financial reconciliations, and financial reporting
using Microsoft Excel.
• Analyzed competitive restaurants and develop responsive marketing and
advertising strategies.
• Established programs for daily food and beverage specials to enhance revenue.
• Coordinated relationships with vendors and suppliers.
• Maintained new employee files and ensured all personnel related documentation is
collected.
Tara Thai – Gaithersburg, MD July 2003 to September 2007
Assistant Manager, Bartender
• Oversaw all food and beverage operations, including general business
management, staffing, accounting and reporting, and contractor and vendor relationships.
• Prioritized tasks and controlled day-to-day functions for extremely high volume
and successful restaurant/business franchise.
True Corporation, Ltd. – Bangkok, Thailand April 2002 to September 2002
Customer Service Specialist
• Effectively communicated and interacted with senior staff
and company directors
• Attended to all aspects of customer requirements and service
• Received, coordinated and responded to customer inquiries
• Maintained database