Deja Hursey
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Skills
Certification: Court of Masters, Sommelier, Level 1
Certification: TIPS trained
Certification: Franklin Covey Leadership Certification, 2015
Coursework in Ethics/Corporate Social Responsibility, Compensation, Benefits, & Rewards
Education
Johnson & Wales University Providence, RI
Master of Business Administration, Hospitality Management Degree, 05/19
GPA: 3.65
Bachelor of Science, Human Resource Management Degree, 05/18
GPA 3.61, Magna Cum Laude
HR Case Studies
Proficient in creating solutions to human resource cases in Harvard Business Cases
HR Topics studied: recruitment, corporate culture, ethical decision making, selection
Famous cases studied: Starling Systems, S.G Cowen, Maria Gonzalez
Experience
Marriott International Oxon Hill, MD
Operations Manager 06/19 – Present
Rotational management training program in bistro, housekeeping, and front desk
Conducted cash transactions, melon transfers, daily deposits, and change orders
Created monthly critiques in rotational departments in order to justify appropriate spending
Performed monthly ordering of supplies in rotational departments
Familiar with profit & loss sheets, revenue reports, daily closing reports, and forecasts
Del Mar, Fabio Trabocchi Restaurants Southwest, DC
Head Food Runner, Drink Runner, Server in Training 06/19 – Present
Michelin 2020 Award, Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence 2020
Handle up to over 400 covers in a night
Present, plate, and serve paella dishes
Present, plate, and filet seasonal seafood (ex. Spanish Branzino, Whole Turbot)
Answer guests’ questions about menu items, food allergies, and special requests
Fulfill the role of point of contact between FOH and BOH
Toms Market Catering Bristol, RI
Event Server 07/15 – 06/19
Passed appetizers, entrees, and desserts to an average to 50-100 guests
Provided friendly, timely, and efficient customer service for at least 6 hours at a time
Worked various types of events ranging from weddings, luncheons, bridal parties, holiday functions
P. F. Changs China Bistro Inc. Providence, RI
Server 07/18 – 06/19
Managed 2-8 guests at 3-5 tables simultaneously
Handled over 25 cash and credit card transactions per shift
Exceeded guest expectations by anticipating customers’ needs