EDUCATION
Northeastern Illinois University
Bachelor of Arts, cum laude 2019
Major: Human Resource Development
Minor: Business Management
CERTIFICATIONS
Serve Safe
Child Development Associate
BASSET
Ashley Helfenbein
SKILLS
Problem Solving
Communication
Multitasking
Reliability
Self-Motivated
Food Safety
Strategic Thinking
Time Management
Project Management
Training and Development
Customer Service
Teamwork and
Collaboration
Instructional Design
Conflict Resolution
Microsoft Office
MARSHA
Embed codes
Sales Force
FOSSE
Unifocus
Oracle and MICROS systems
P R O F E S S I O N A L E X P E R I E N C E
White Lodging
Operations Supervisor: Residence Inn/ Springhill Suites River North Chicago, IL Sept 2019 – Current
Assist in managing all Food and Beverage department team members (servers, culinary, bartenders, and breakfast team)
Plan and execute various meetings and events for two banquet halls including owners meeetings
Set up and breakdown meeting rooms
Coach, counsel, and train the associates to ensure that all work is handled correctly
Promote teamwork and associate morale. Schedules REX, RAPS and associate meetings
Complete weekly department scheduling, inventory, and ordering based on forecasted occupancy and scheduled events
Assist wih managing the bar for a 700k revenue source a year of a 523 room hotel
Ensure breakfast complied with each hotel brand standard
Assist with inventory control and waste management Market Sales Coordinator: River North Hotel Collections Chicago, IL April 2019-July 2019
Time managed a heavy work load including data analysis, redirecting revenue generating leads, and managing reservations
Provided seamless communication for all hotel management and personnel to be in tune with client needs
Generated and reported analytical data for the sales department and operation teams Bartender/Server: Moxy River North
Chicago, IL April 2018 – Sept 2019
Delivered exceptional, friendly and efficient service
Anticipated and address guests’ service needs
Consistently adhere to quality expectations and standards
Recreated opening and closing server checklist
Greco and Sons Food Distribution Company
Human Resource Development Internship
Bartlett, IL January 2019-May 2019
Identified performance gap
Self-directed a project using the ADDIE model
Created a training manual on how to process payroll within the company that was successful in training new employees within the Human Resource Department Chicago Cubs American Airlines 1914 Club: Levy
Cocktail Server
Chicago, IL April 2018-Oct 2018
Remained upbeat, friendly and positive to offer customers the highest quality experience
Answered questions about menu selections and provided recommendations when requested
Worked with individual servers to coach and mentor in order to improve performance Kiddie Junction Educational Institute
Summer Program Camp Director
Chicago, IL May 2016-March 2018
Interviewed, hired, trained, scheduled and supervised counselors, determined and ordered necessary supplies
Developed program initiatives and delivered planned objectives
Organized events to community sites from inception to execution
Go to person for conflict resolution
Developed sales strategies and promotions to increase customer base and company sales Lead Teacher
Chicago, IL October 2007-March 2018
Ensured the safety and education of children following state and facility regulations
Created lesson plans and facilitated engaging activities to maximize physical, social, emotional, and educational growth of children
Mentored teacher assistants and modeled best practices 8 4 7 . 6 2 4 . 2 6 7 1
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P R O F E S S I O N A L S U M M A R Y
Human Resource Development graduate seeking a training and development position in a dynamic, forward thinking company. Increased interest in adult learning, management, training and development. Able to provide effective communication through learning objectives in both traditional and technological means. Motivated individual who thrives in a fast paced environment, both autonomously and as a member of a collaborative team.