Education
Central Michigan University Mount Pleasant, MI December 2013
Major: Recreation, Parks, and Leisure Services Administration Concentration: Commercial Recreation and Facility Management.
Minors: Event Management, Business Hospitality, and Leadership Studies
Industry Related Experience
Super Bowl XLVII New Orleans, LA February 2013
· Led a group of 10 students to staff the New Orleans Host Committee for Super Bowl XLVII.
· Organized interactive games at the NFL experience (such as Punt, Pass, and Kick).
· Greeted guests and organized Will Call at the DirecTV Celebrity Beach Bowl.
Cannes International Film Festival Cannes, France May 2012-June 2012
· Coordinated multiple press panels and VIP parties for the American Pavilion.
· Assisted with construction and turn of multiple events and press panels.
· Created a consistent digital and social media campaign for duration of global event.
Boston Marathon Boston, MA April 2011
· Directed and secured the perimeter for Boston 5k/10k prior to marathon day.
· Provided assistance pre-marathon committee in direction marathon runners.
· Gathered articles of clothing to donate to local charities along the marathon route.
Winter Special Olympics Traverse City, MI January 2009-Febuary 2013
· Created several multi-venue downhill ski and snowboard racecourses for athletes.
· Ensured the on-hill safety of many athletes through preparedness and instruction.
· Mentored and educated athletes in regards to hill safety, performance, and technique.
Meeting Professionals International Mount Pleasant, MI October 2009- August 2013
· Served on executive board as Social Chair, Vice President, and President 3 years consecutively.
· Increased student members from 50 students to 150 students.
· Fundraised $8,000 towards student experience initiatives.
Work Experience
Vagabond Cruise Hilton Head Island, SC May 2013-Present
Director of Food And Beverage, Ticketing Office Manager
· Plan and implement budgets, hire, train, and supervise staff and apply relevant marketing principles to assure that the wants and needs are consistently exceeded.
· Thorough understanding of adapting to different personalities of guests and co-workers without losing attention to detail.
Riverwood Resort Mount Pleasant, MI October 2012-May 2013
Bartender
· In-depth knowledge to assess, anticipate and meet multiple guests’ requirements at a high quality standard in a fast paced work environment.
Memberships, Awards, and Affiliations
· Runner-up for Hospitality Student of the Year for MMPI
· Student Government Association
· Student Recreation Association
· Future Leaders Forum
· United States Collegiate Ski and Snowboard Association
· Leadership Advancement Scholar
· Meeting Professionals International