Originally hired as a bartender/server, within a year and a half was promoted to key holder, and finally promoted to front of house manager after two years with the restaurant.• Influenced selection and ordering of alcohol offered, specifically draft and bottled beer.• Oversaw all social media platforms with emphasis on continuity of message and branding.• Compiled weekly inventory.• Supervised servers in daily operations.• Conducted staff meetings, and employee check ins.• Assigned weekly and nightly duties to front of house staff.• Created promotional items, and served as graphic designer.• Crafted seasonal cocktail menus, and current house cocktail menu.• Provided exceptional customer service.• Excelled at upholding a friendly, professional persona in a fast-paced, changing environment.• Proposed and implemented policy, and procedure changes.• Trained new front of house personnel.

Under the direction of the Communications Director, the museum would hold a concert series for the community that would feature refreshments. I was the primary bartender used for these events during this concert season. Other events worked fell under the direction of the Rentals Coordinator. These events varied, and included charity, as well as personal events.• Created a bar menu for each specific event.• Responsible for the set up and breakdown of all bar equipment used for the event. • Maintained a professional appearance and decorum throughout the event.• Processed all monetary transactions.• Provided exceptional customer service to attendees.• Utilized TIPS certification to ensure safety of all attendees.

• Performed data management of all SAIL activities; specifically, calendar management, expenses/budget and attendance.• Assisted the Director in developing yearly programming budget projections and Student Fee Allocation Committee budget requests for SAIL.• Generated and maintained the programming budget with regards to specific events and total overall budget.• Advised student clubs, organizations, and committees in developing marketing, and an understanding of the event planning process; Served as a resource to improve program content, planning and evaluation.• Supervised departmental programming staff (undergraduate students, and graduate student interns) with regard to the planning, promotion, execution, and evaluation of large-scale and weekend programming.• Collaborated with University services (i.e. Dining, Public Safety, Technical) to meet all needs for each event.• Conducted weekly staff meetings for programming staff.• Created marketing/promotional campaigns for each SAIL sponsored program.• Represented the department on various Division and University committees (i.e. search committees, special events committees).• Served as the Lead Professional staff member for Family Orientation.• Spearheaded the interview and hiring process, training, and supervision of 32 Orientation Leaders.• Fostered relationships with outside vendors.• Produced, reviewed and issued contracts for services rendered.• Worked with Accounts Payable to ensure all contracts were issued, received, and paid according to University policies.• Penned an end of the year report which included a breakdown of successes, areas of improvement, and SMART goals for the year ahead.

Designed and implemented a customized marketing research project for SperianDevised a survey, collected data, and processed and analyzed results

Plan, execute and facilitate events which highlight my strong organizational skillsSupervise the programming assistant and designer and ensure all tasks are being completed efficientlyMaintain and update the programming budget throughout the academic yearNegotiate contract terms with desired vendorsConstruct vendor contractsPrepare marketing materials for each eventCollaborate with graphic designer on design concepts for each eventLiaison between the SAIL office and the campus communityParticipate in committee meetings for events sponsored by the SAIL Office

Assisted with Student Affairs sponsored activities including Homecoming/Family Weekend and August Orientation Designed promotional material and handouts for Office of Student Affairs programsProvided reception services such as taking walk-ins and answering phonesConducted general administrative duties including filing and faxing documents

Taught selected lectures on Fibers and Fabrics, Textile Treatments and Construction Methods, History of Textiles, and Careers Facilitated study groups and prepared study guidesDeveloped weekly assignments to ensure student comprehension of the materialCorrected daily assignments and examsServed as a mentor to the students