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Noblesville, IN, US

Greater Indianapolis

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States

• Successfully managed all aspects of hospitality operations, including food & beverage service, event planning, and guest accommodations, for an exclusive golf club.
• Managed social media accounts and website content, ensuring accurate and timely updates and engagement with followers.
• Conducted regular market research and competitor analysis to stay up-to-date on industry trends and best practices, and applied this knowledge to continuously improve the golf club's offerings and marketing strategies.
• Executed marketing strategies and plans through various channels, with a focus on digital marketing, and successful increased brand awareness and visibility.
• Developed and managed budgets for all hospitality-related departments, identifying areas for cost savings and revenue growth, and continuously monitoring performance to ensure financial targets were met.
• Instilled a culture of excellence and accountability across all hospitality functions, driving performance and inspiring team members to deliver exceptional service to guests and members.

Hillsdale, Michigan, United States

• Coordinate all aspects of events held at the Blake Center for Faith and Freedom, a replica of Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello in Somers, CT now owned by Hillsdale College
• Record and livestream high profile speakers to the college’s social media accounts using advanced audiovisual equipment such as PTZ cameras, switchers, encoders, digital audio mixers, and DMX lighting boards
• Liaison between the audiovisual department and all internal and external event hosts
• Source, design, and purchase strategic on-brand event equipment including podiums, valet stands, bars, audio equipment, recording equipment, banquet chairs, and linen
• Create to-scale floor plans using EMS software and designing custom event setups

Hillsdale, Michigan, United States

• Directly responsible for the complete operation of the catering organization contracted to Hillsdale College
• Manage an extensive team of over 30 individuals including salaried managers, supervisors, full-time employees, temporary labor, and student workers
• Minimize labor costs utilizing lean, strategic, and creative scheduling techniques
• Develop and enforce policies to enhance the customer experience and increase workplace efficiency
• Oversee department financials including invoicing, billing, and cash handling procedures
• Collect, communicate, and execute all event details and specifications for each event directly with clients including the development of custom menus and setups

Hillsdale, MI

• Develop vending routes of 50+ machines to ensure maximum customer satisfaction
• Place weekly orders for vending products
• Set up and monitor events according to group requirements and management direction
• Deliver appropriate equipment for simultaneous off-site events in a timely manner

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Information Systems

3.8 GPA | President's Scholarship | 4x President's List Honors

High School Diploma, 3.97 Gpa

Salutatorian | National Honor Society President | BPA Member Named to the Big Eight Academic All Conference-Team. This distinction is.