Office Manager/Event Coordinator

Ashley Hickey

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Education Texas A&M University, College Station, TX

• Bachelor of Science in Recreation Park and Tourism Sciences; Minor in Speech Communication

• Emphasis in tourism management with focus on marketing and resort services

University of Queensland, Australia

July 2005 to November 2005

• Lived and studied abroad for one semester through a reciprocal exchange program.

• Interacted with people from all over the world.

Work Villarreal Elementary, Edinburg, Texas

Experience Fourth Grade Teacher, June 2009 to Present

• Manage classroom of 23 students to ensure mastery of materials.

• Analyzed collected testing data, and responded accordingly to increase testing scores.

• Planned and implemented incentive activities to encourage continued success.

• Organized and participated in fundraising activities.

• Created the first yearbook organization at the school; direct Yearbook Club of seven students.

• Coach U.I.L. Art Smart and Storytelling, resulting in 10 of 12 students placing and Art Smart placing 1st in the District competition.

• Teach students the skills needed to master the TAKS tests: 100% mastery 2009 Math TAKS; 100% mastery 2009 Writing TAKS; 95% mastery 2009 Reading TAKS.

Edinburg Consolidated School District, Edinburg, Texas

Substitute Teacher, October 2008 to May 2009

• Managed classrooms from elementary to high school.

Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort and Spa, Austin, TX

Assistant Recreation Manager, March 2008 to October 2008

• Planned and implemented family activities.

• Organized and directed private functions, such as hospitality camps hosting up to 100 children.

• Implemented new activities specific to various target markets.

• Delegated and oversaw daily activities and events, such as Camp Hyatt, Outdoor Movies, Poolside Games, and Family Relays.

• Managed department's store retail and inventory, $400,000 payroll, and $600,000 operating budget.

• Managed and mentored staff of 40.

• Trained staff on and personally practiced the Hyatt Service Essentials.

The Quechee Club, Quechee, VT

Recreation Intern, May 2007 to September 2007

• Planned and implemented various group events for children, adults, and families.

• Planned, staffed, and emceed annual 4th of July Family Pentathlon events for 200+.

• Assisted in supervising a recreation staff of over 30 lifeguards and camp counselors.

• Assisted in managing a $200,000 payroll and $300,000 department operating budget.

• Wrote a monthly recreation column for Club newsletter.

• Coordinated and led off property excursions and guided weekly hiking and canoeing excursions.

Sheraton Beach Hotel, South Padre Island, TX

Kids Camp Director, May 2004 to August 2004

• Reconstructed Kids Camp program.

• Planned and directed activities for children ages 4-12.

• Operated concierge, front desk, and Service Promise help desk.

Arrowhead Campground, New Paris, OH

Children’s Activity Director, June 2003

• Planned and directed activities for children ages 5-15.

John Knox Presbyterian Ranch, Fischer, TX

Camp Counselor, June to August 2001, 2002, and 2003

• Guided campers and led activities while ensuring safety throughout the day’s events.

Certifications Texas A&M Alpha Chi Omega Sorority member, August 2003 to May 2007

and Affiliations Resort and Commercial Recreation Association member, May 2006 to May 2008

Texas A&M Fish Camp Counselor, February 2006 to May 2007

• Led a retreat that provided a smooth transition into college for new freshmen.

• Mentored new freshmen throughout their first year at Texas A&M.

A.S.S.I.S.T. (Aggies Selflessly Serving in Shaping Tomorrow) Freshman Leadership

Organization member, September 2003 to May 2004

• Raised money for charity and A.S.S.I.S.T. as a member of the enhancement committee.

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