Colleen Eppinger Email & Phone Number

New York, New York

New York City

University Of Georgia

•Gained knowledge in various aspects of onsite food service; management, marketing, human resources, retail operations, purchasing, development, nutrition, and events•Planned the closing banquet for over 300 students and faculty involved in University of Georgia’s Freshman College •Developed skills in menu generation, recipe input, and recipe testing •Managed a catering breakfast event for over 400 parents and students •Attended the annual management workshop about diversity in the workplace, quality assurance, time management, and communication skills•Developed and completed build charts, temperature logs, and menu cards for a new dining operation•Assisted management with soft openings for a new dining facility opening in Fall 2013•Participated in a financial planning round table

Ambler, Pennsylvania

•Assisted with set up of tables, linens, chairs, prepared tables, action stations, buffets•Handled the tasks of serving food and beverage items •Delegated tasks as banquet captain•Communicated additional meal requirements, allergies, dietary needs, and special requests to the kitchen•Bussed tables by removing and separating tableware, plate-ware, glassware, and flatware•Supported team to reach common goals as well as ensured adherence to quality expectations and standards

•Handled all jobs in food distribution; placed guests’ orders, prepared and cooked food, assembled orders, bussed tables, and stocked supplies•Completed alcohol distribution training•Developed teamwork skills when collaborating with coworkers to satisfy the needs of our high volume of guests on a daily basis•Promoted positive guest/employee relationship skills and resolved guests issues as they arose •Given additional responsibilities for training new cast members

Greater Philadelphia Area

•Focused and performed all duties associate with driving the beverage car; Served a variety of foods and beverages, stocked the cart, kept inventory, handled cash, balanced accounts at the end of the day•Developed customer service and table service skills•Served food and beverage as well as managed customer satisfaction

Bachelors Degree, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Gpa: 3.87, Senior

Activities and Societies: Alpha Xi Delta Fraternity