SUMMARY

"Thrives on responsibility" and enjoys team-work. Detail-oriented,

diligent and outgoing professional with excellent communication skills

and extensive exposure to multi-tasking in fast-paced environments.

Resourceful and energetic, with 6 years of experience assisting in the

set-up and execution of many large-scale Banquet Events, including The

EMMYs and major HOLLYWOOD PREMIERES, providing the highest level of

hosting services to celebrity clientele.

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

Bachelor of Arts in Communications, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA,

2005

CERTIFICATIONS

TIPS Training & Certification, Los Angeles, CA, 2015: Active

Real Estate School & Licensure, Pennsylvania, 2006: Inactive

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Head of VIP Service, Banquets & Catering Team

02/2013 - 12/2015

Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel, Los Angeles CA

. Managed staff of "VIP Servers," acted as "Head of VIP Service" most

recently for AFI (American Film Institute) Festival Premiere Party

(11/16).

. Personally provided VIP Service to A-list Celebrities, Brad Pitt &

Angelina Jolie, as well as many other high-profile celebrities.

. Integral part of an elite catering team that serviced upscale

events, including The Oscars, Big-Budget Movie/TV Premieres,

Weddings, Bah Mitzvah's, Birthday Parties, Conventions, etc. Tasks

included food and beverage set-up, serving, breakdown, and

providing all-around hospitality services to our guests and

clients.

. Independently managed the operation of some events.

. Provided feedback following events, working to correct any

insufficient practices and discussing future strategies.

Server

01/2010 - 02/2013

Patina Restaurant Group (and other various Catering Groups), Los Angeles

CA

. Provided catering services for several prestigious events,

including the Emmy's, LACMA's Art & Film Gala, and countless

weddings, banquets, fundraisers, private home parties, etc. Tasks

included food and beverage set-up, serving, breakdown, and

providing all-around hospitality services to our guests and

clients.

After School Director/ Program Coordinator

10/2008 - 01/2010

Gifford Recreation Center, Philadelphia PA

. Supervised children in the Gifford Recreation After-School Program.

. Assisted children in their school work, engaged them in arts &

crafts projects and sports activities.

. Implemented rules for safety and proper etiquette at the After

School Program.

. Monitored and reported on the progress of the children.

. Planned and executed the painting of 3 murals on the walls of the

recreation center.

. Preserved the elegant appearance of the recreation center through

daily maintenance procedures.

. Initiated and conducted a drama workshop in the fall of 2009.

Weight Loss Program Director/Consultant

4/2007 - 10/2008

Jenny Craig, Philadelphia PA

. Oriented new clients to the available programs.

. Provided personalized consultation and counseling for clients

following the program, answered questions/overcame objections,

motivated clients to achieve personal weight loss goals through

weekly planning and scheduled meetings.

. Contacted previous clients, reviewed past goals and current

progress, generated "return" clients.

. Answered phones, turning "leads" into clients.

. Met sales revenue goals established by the company.

Casting Assistant 09-11/2005, 01-

03/2009

Heery Casting, Philadelphia, PA

. Assisted in casting actors for the movies; Invincible & Law Abiding

Citizen.

. Sorted through 100's of daily email submissions for above projects,

collecting data on actors, contacting them and casting them as

"background" in scenes.

. Compiled a pool of actors for consideration by Diane Heery, Casting

Director, for various commercials and principal work.

. Set-up audition schedule of chosen actors, contacted the actors, and

helped run the audition session.

Real Estate Agent

12/2005 - 04/2007

Weichert, Realtors Liberty, Philadelphia, PA

. Primary listing agent for 29 newly constructed town-homes of the

Saint Anne's Square complex in Fishtown, Philadelphia, PA.

. Listed, showed and sold residential properties throughout

Philadelphia and surrounding suburbs.

COMPUTER SKILLS

Micro POS, Microsoft Office Suite, Trend MLS

Experienced in Web Media Feeds and Social Content

REFERENCES

Robert Krumpholz

Manager, Banquets Department

Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel

323- 839-0607

Jason Fulk,

Manager, Banquets Department

Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel

323-***-****

Alberto Reyes

Manager, Banquets Department

Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel

818-***-****

310-***-****

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