- Promptly promoted to event server for all large scale, personalized banquet events- Single handedly working $2000+ minimums and 30+ attendee parties- Frequently responsible for closing restaurant as lead server

- Designed events, cocktails, decorations for many clients and staff ($5000+ and 50+ attendees)- Maintained a clean, vibrant bar and taproom with a five-member team- Facilitated an enjoyable experience for a variety of corporate parties, fundraisers and cocktail hours

- Enforced the management team’s vision and daily operations ($15,000 daily sales)- Led the serving team on weekend nights through dining service, closing the restaurant- Trained new staff members on proper wine service, wine tasting, cocktail making and drink recommendations

- Trained new hires and represented bar staff in management quality circle meetings- Cross-trained frequently as a server and runner for foods and drinks to movie theaters- Provided top-notch service between the craft specialty front bar and service back bar- Ability to handle up to 100 guests at once during rush hours for films

- Managed a 30+ staff of designers, editors and writers- Produced all print and digital production of a large university newspaper- Implemented strategic marketing for organization, student groups and university events relating to the paper’s interests and goals - Conducted interviews, live reports, coverage of local political and social events in the Greater Charlottesville Area- Notable Interviews: Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, Congressional Candidate Jane Dittmar and Rep. Denver Riggleman, “Unite the Right” Rally Organizer Jason Kessler, Charlottesville City Council Candidates

- Engaged closely with the department chair on developing her vision for content in a semesterly newsletter- Developed content by interviewing faculty, distinguished guests, alumni and students on architecture-based projects (5-6 freelance stories an issue)- Cataloged chair’s university correspondence, record keeping, and staff/student oriented programs- Coordinated new admissions and accreditation projects for the department and school- Connected the organization with university affiliates, student groups and resources through marketing & events

- Supported the management team in organizing annual showcases of student talent and technology- Orchestrated social media marketing and client communications for the C4K Charlottesville race- Organized applications, required materials for grant applications and fund appraisals- Crafted event rentals, volunteer engagement & assignments, and budgets for 150+ attendee events- Learned proficiency in grant research, social media marketing, grant tracking, writing and review

- Executed academic and extracurricular event coordination with university officials and students- Managed an extensive calendar and database of bookable event spaces with potential vendors- Assisted the event coordinator in day-to-day office management, phone calls, bookings, finances, etc.

- Constructed social functions with alumni association reunions staff for all football events throughout the year (300+ guests)- Demonstrated ample skills in organization, file management, event coordination and creation- Entertained school officials and distinguished alumni with activities, food services and drink accommodations- Partook in summer reunions preparation, packaging and event preparation for 4000+ alumni

This position was full-time during the summer for 8 weeks and included trainings, other orientation programming throughout the school year.- Acclimated over 3,700 incoming first-years and their parents to educate them about college life- Advise and register new students for a partial 10-11 credit fall schedule- Give tours, reassure parents, be an advisor, be a friendly-face for 18 hours a day during sessions- Work events during fall orientation such as move-in, convocation, sexual assault prevention talks