Vanessa Nyland
Fair Oaks, CA ***228
847-***-**** **********@*****.***
Objective
To obtain an exciting, challenging position using my educational knowledge of business and establish a career path to success. Thrive for perfection with excellent organizational skills; anticipate new challenges with a strong work ethic.
Education
University of Kentucky Lexington, KY
Bachelor of Business Administration
Marketing
Management
Minor in Spanish - Semester Abroad in Spain
May 2004
Experience
06/2014 – 05/2015 Catering Specialist Jim N Nick’s BBQ Denver, CO
Prepared and delivered catering orders to corporate and private customers
Managed full service catering events
Managed staff required for catering events
03/2013 – 06/2014 Front Desk Supervisor Hampton Inn & Suites Deer Park, IL
Supervised staff of five associates
Dealt with any conflicts guest have during their stay
Counted inventory and placed orders for ‘suite’ shop and kitchen
Built and maintained relationships with frequent guests
Trained all new front desk associates
Awarded ‘Employee of the Year’ 2013
12/2011 – 01/2013 Head Bartender Mario’s Osteria Boca Raton, FL
Managed a high velocity cocktail lounge in an upscale white table cloth restaurant
Managed bar staff
Counted liquor for inventory and ordering
Responsible for maintaining liquor room organization
06/2008 – 11/2011 Key/Bartender/Server Bonefish Grill – OSI Inc. Boca Raton, FL
Provided professional foodservice duties at a very busy fine dining establishment
Managed the front of the house as a ‘Key’ employee
Counted liquor for inventory and ordering
Contacted liquor reps and placed liquor orders for the restaurant
Ran training program classroom for all new servers / bartenders
12/2004 – 02/2008 Project Coordinator Topco Associates LLC Skokie, IL
Worked in the Creative Services department for one of the largest Private Label companies in the supermarket industry
Updated 17,000 products for new Trans Fat and Allergen labeling laws
Worked with a large spreadsheet; added, pulled, sorted and utilized data
Worked in internal project tracking system: Project Track
Routed artwork though out the company
Proofread artwork for final approval
Trained and supervised temporary employees
Skills
Computer skills: Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, WordPerfect, Internet, OnQ Insider, Project Track
Personal skills: Work well in teams and individually, highly organized, hard worker
Language skills: Spanish