Career An administrative position with an industry leader where excellent customer
Objective service skills are considered valuable assets.
Internships Intern, April 2010 – August 2010
Bryant Conference Center, Tuscaloosa, AL
• Assist with event space planning and set-up
• Organize and edit event bookings using Delphi software program
• Monitor event activities to ensure customer satisfaction
• Create and place signage for events around the facility
` Intern, June-August 2009
Corporate Event Interactive, Chicago, IL
• Assisted in promoting the 14th annual Senior Lifestyle Expo: wrote e-mails, made phone calls, and mailed flyers
• Wrote and edited press releases to promote the Senior Expo
• Researched and contacted local Caregiver Support Groups to attract attendees to a special resource preview for working caregivers
• Provided onsite assistance at interactive events for companies in the Chicago area
Work Skybox Team Member, Fall 2008- Fall 2009
Experience Colonnade Group, Tuscaloosa, AL
• Attended to customer service needs of assigned skybox owners and guests
• Served as liaison between catering company and skybox owners
• Monitored food service and performed trouble-shooting functions as needed
Student Practicum, January-May 2009
University of Alabama Ferguson (student center), Tuscaloosa, AL
• Assisted director of campus events with promoting campus activities
• Provided on-site support at events
• Helped set up food and table arrangements prior to events
Food Service Attendant, Summer 2008
Indian Hills Country Club, Tuscaloosa, AL
• Assisted with food and beverage preparation
• Served customers prepared food, assorted snacks, and beverages
• Underwent opening and closing procedures and monthly inventory reviews
Education Bachelor of Science in Human Environmental Sciences, (August 2010)
Major: Restaurant, Hotel, and Meetings Management
The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL
GPA: Major: 3.4/ Overall: 3.3
Activities Member of Sigma Alpha Lambda (Honor society), 2007-2010
Member of Hotel and Restaurant and Convention Association (HARACA), 2007-2010
Vice President of Mable Adams Society (Service organization), 2007- Spring 2009
Computer Delphi, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Microsoft Publisher, Excel, Microsoft Office
Skills