Rebecca Pitts
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OBJECTIVE:
Seeking a challenging career, where I can use my years of related experience and proven abilities, to become a valuable asset to your Team.
ACHIEVEMENTS:
Event manager for Metallica with The Encore Concert Series During the pandemic at the Highland Drive In.
Built, owned and operated Fat Tony’s Bar & Grill
Substituted Teaching Tourism Management at NSCC Stellarton Campus
Won first place in the Sink or Swim contest presented by the Business and Marketing Society of Pictou
Organized large local and national Charity events with co-founder for Habitat for Humanity Neil Brown and Charity Step
Worked abroad
Red Cross First Aid Certified
Super Host Atlantic
Serve Right Responsible Beverage Service Program
Food Handlers Safety Course
Worked hosting dinner for delegates of the G8 Summit Kananaskis 2002 for Maple Leaf Grill & Spirits
SPECIAL SKILLS:
Computer: Basic Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Power Point
Management: Scheduling and training of staff
Marketing and advertising large Festival events
Event Management: Planned events and entertainment
Organization: Transportation and accommodations for clients
Customer Service: Working with public and accommodating client demands
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:
Highlander Pub
Operated and maintained ALC vending machines
Bar tending Food handling
Advertising and marketing various events
Fat Tony’s Bar & Grill
Payroll and scheduling
Advertising and Marketing events
Hiring, Training Managing
NSCC Faculty for Tourism Management
Lesson Planning 2014-2015
Grading and evaluating student assignments Faculty
Developing lessons that are current in the industry Stellarton,NS
Piper’s Landing Restaurant 2013 -2015
Greeted and served guests Fine Dining Server
Wine service/Bartending & Mixology Lyons Brook, NS
Handled all restaurant operations
Petite Riviere Vineyards 2013-2014
Supplied local restaurants Wine Representative
Organized wine tastings for bridal Lunenburg, NS
parties and large groups
Worked with local Farmer Markets for promotions and sales
The Pictou Lodge Beach Front Resort 2011- 12
Hired staff Dining Room Manager
Prepared schedules Pictou, NS
Co-ordinated events and reservations
Completed staff evaluations
Handled daily balancing, cash transfers and deposits
Aunt Viv Productions 2003 - 07
Site selections/overview for events and Owned & Operated meetings Canmore, AB
Hosted and monitored all events
Organized transport for international clients
Designed and produced all promotional aids
Installed a use of audio and visual equipment
Club International 2006
Managed check-in, check out of guests Front Desk Clerk
Initialized and disarmed of alarm systems Canmore, AB
Co-ordinated and reserved time share units
The Drake Inn 2004
Served customers & large groups Bar & Restaurant Server
Managed inventory & Handled cash deposits Canmore, AB
Bartended special events/Private functions
The Maple Leaf Grill & Spirits 2002-04
Hired and scheduled staff Management Team
Organized and hosted large functions and events Banff, AB
Education:
Tourism Management Diploma, spring 2014
NSCC, Stellarton, NS
Grade 12, Halton Board of Education Adult Learning
Burlington, Ontario
Volunteer Work:
Childcare provider for the YMCA
Food Bank food drive
Pictou Lobster Carnival Entertainment/Artistic Director – 2014/17
References available upon request