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Ithaca, NY, US

San Francisco, California, United States

Ithaca, New York, United States

Liaise and coordinate dozens of industry C-suite executives to speak for themed events relevant to the future of the hospitality industry. Coordinate guest flow and programming for over 250 business professionals, utilizing data management software such as Salesforce & Excel. Direct team of 7 peers & indirectly lead over 200 students to execute food &.

Ithaca, New York, United States

Organize and lead a rewards & recognition program for 150+ year-long student members.Plan and manage teambuilding and social events such as HEC Gala and Ice Skating bonding to improve organizational culture.Collaborate with team of 8 to create a positive volunteer experience by providing meaningful work and a supportive culture.Partner with the Marketing &.

Planned professional, leisure, and student activities throughout school year and during conference to enhance networking and educational opportunities within the Nolan Hotel School community. Communicated event logistics with over 100 HEC organizers and 500 high-profile speakers and guests.Innovated over fifty diversity and sustainability-themed events.

Ithaca, New York, United States

Ithaca, New York, United States

Work closely as an extension of SC Johnson College of Business Admissions Department to welcome first-year students into the Nolan School.Speak with prospective students and parents to answer questions about College, Cornell, and the Nolan School.

Ithaca, NY

Course Assistant for Business Writing for Hospitality Professionals (HADM 1650) under Prof. Tom Estad and Prof. Deirdre SnyderConduct one-on-one tutorials with students to review project drafts.

Assist undergraduate and graduate student clients with the following elements in their written work and oral presentations: defining/focusing main point(s); development of ideas, evidence to support assertions; clarity and coherence; organization, structure, paraphrasing; document design; word choice, precision, conciseness, idiom usage; grammar, usage.

Ithaca, New York, United States

Won second place in the Institute of Food Technologists FIRST MARS Product Development Competition.Analyze the economic feasibility of developing food products, determine marketing strategies to bring products to market.Oversee experiments for sensory quality of food products, evaluate quantitative test data to improve food product quality, and research.

Ithaca, New York, United States

Organize and lead events such as recruitment workshops, open house, and formal recruitment.Write and perform persuasive speeches in front of dozens to hundreds of potential new members and current members.Coordinate logistical flow, decor, entertainment, and education for potential new member events.Provide workshops and resources to improve interpersonal.

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Strategized recipe and media plan for Jell-O, Jet-Puffed, and Cool Whip to bridge $320M seasonal sales gap through purposeful digital presence.Created pitch decks for an upcoming Jet-Puffed display partnership with Kellogg's Rice Krispies. Led consumption trend analysis for hundred-million-dollar brands' products, identifying viral +$380K MTD sales.

Research, write, edit and publish articles, recipes, and stories for Cornell's premier food magazine. Test recipes and photograph dishes for both print and online articles.

Research and present international stock market recommendations and current event updates.

Hayward, California, United States

Yo-Kai Express is a food technology company leading a revolution of convenience and efficiency in restaurants through its robotic gourmet ramen vending machines, serving 24/7 at retail malls, universities, airports, etc.Initiated paid influencer content to increase social media reach by 2M users on Instagram and TikTok.Coordinated on-screen advertising.

Develop social media content, coordinate pop-up event on campus, and conduct market and consumer research for Tazzy Candy (low-sugar hard candies sold nationwide at retailers such as Walmart) to increase on-campus presence and improve product-market fit (Spring 2023).Researched and organized charity pop-up event for P&L Supply (stationery, novelty, and.

Santa Clara, California, United States

Learned about the wine production process, differences between processes and resulting taste notes in wine regions of the world, and the sales and distribution business of wines.Organized a Laurent-Perrier brand-sponsored tasting event featuring a vertical tasting of LP’s signature champagnes, educational speakers, and pairings with charcuterie and cheese.

San Francisco Bay Area

Conducted operational reviews to ensure compliance with all standards, boosted scores at Bay Area locations by 10%.Improved margins by up to 50%, increased average unit volumes by 30% with custom marketing plans for 5 locations.Launched rewards program and mobile delivery in Northern California locations, increasing 3rd party sales by 30%.Completed.

Led 12-person Harker DECA Officer Team to coordinate conferences and professional events.Developed marketing campaign to achieve a record-high membership of 200 students.Initiated the Harker DECA Advisory Board, pairing 12 students with industry professional mentors.Organized the Harker DECA Fall Conference with over 70 student attendees from schools.

Created Business & Entrepreneurship Bootcamp at Harker Middle School to promote DECA and teach business principles to potential new members through various workshops and innovation challenges.Expanded Harker DECA’s philanthropic focus and raised over $2000 for the Muscular Dystrophy Association.

San Jose

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Hotel Administration

Activities and Societies: Ye Hosts Honorary Society, Alpha Chi Omega Sorority (Zeta Phi Chapter), National Society of Minorities in.

High School Diploma

Activities and Societies: Varsity Basketball (Captain, 2022 2nd Place in California Central Coast Section Championship & Quarterfinalist.