Resume

• 2011

  Bachelor of Science (B.S.)

  Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis

  ranked third in \"up and coming\" American universities that U.S. News and World Report says people should be watching

  and the 8th best public college in the Midwest according to Forbes. IUPUI is Indiana's premier urban university.\n\nThe Indiana University School of Physical Education and Tourism Management is a vibrant part of IUPUI

  Indiana’s premier nationally ranked urban research institution. Located in downtown Indianapolis

  the country’s 13th largest city

  the school’s Midwest location affords numerous opportunities for our students to engage with industry and gain practical experience. More than 40 full-time faculty and staff serve the school’s 1

  000-plus students

  who engage in service and experiential learning

  international study opportunities

  and research through the school’s programs. We continually strive to establish ourselves as an authority on wellness

  event tourism

  and sport management in the community and beyond.

  Tourism

  Conventions

  and Event Management

  Alpha Sigma Alpha

  Panhellenic Executive Council

  Order of Omega

  Student Activities Programming Board

  Indiana University-Purdue University at Indianapolis

• 2010

  Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)

  Belmont University is a student-centered Christian community providing an academically challenging education that empowers men and women of diverse backgrounds to engage and transform the world with disciplined intelligence

  compassion

  courage and faith.\n \nBelmont is among the fastest growing Christian universities in the nation with approximately 6

  900 students hailing from every state and 25 countries. Since 2000

  enrollment has risen from just under 3

  000 to 6

  918 students for 2013-14. As enrollment steadily increases

  so does the quality and diversity of each new class. \n\nIn the 2014 listing of America's Best Colleges from U.S. News & World Report

  Belmont was ranked seventh and named for the sixth consecutive year as one of the top \"Up-and-Coming\" universities in the Regional Universities South category. Belmont was the highest ranked university in Tennessee in this category and was praised for its commitment to undergraduate teaching.

  Accounting and Entrepreneurship

  Belmont University

• Assisted participants in the State Bowling Tournament

  Special Olympics Indiana

  Childlife Volunteer

  Riley Children's Foundation

  Time Management

  Management

  Social Media

  Microsoft Word

  Event Management

  Training

  Event Planning

  Team Leadership

  Leadership

  Microsoft Office

  Customer Service

  Public Speaking

  Sales

  Teamwork

  Microsoft Excel

  Food & Beverage

  Ward

  Erin

  Ward

  IUPUI

  Indianapolis Motor Speedway

  Levy Restaurants

  Indianapolis Motor Speedway

  Fort Wayne Children's Zoo

  Allen County War Memorial Coliseum

  Fort Wayne

  Indiana Area

  Responsible for coordination

  planning

  and on-site supervision for trade shows

  banquets

  meetings

  commencements

  etc.\n\nServes as the facility liaison for all event constituents.\n\nUngerboeck Software administrator and power user. \n\nResponsible for creation and implantation of new event policies and procedures.\n\nCreates event layout with attention to detail using DataCAD for a last variety of events.\n\nSupervises part-time event coordination team.\n\nFacilitated inventory overhaul and business optimization through the use of Ungerboeck.

  Event Manager

  Allen County War Memorial Coliseum

  Assist in training zone manager interns.\n\nHelp supervise interns on special projects. \n\nEnforce policies and proceedures.\n\nSupervise and guide all personnel in assigned area. \n \nAssist in conducting an opening inventory for each stand.\n\nAssist with stocking and re-stocking of products in stands and warehouses. \n\nEnsure that proper paperwork is filled out and filed for all movement of product and signatures are obtained.\n \nAccurately enter data on all inventory transfer documents into computer system.\n \nAssist the non-profit groups in the closing of their stands; including stand closing checklist and completion of ending inventory procedures.\n Non-Event Responsibilities\n \nAssist the Concessions Supervisor with product delivery

  stocking

  and removal.\n \nAssist the Equipment Supervisor with equipment set-up in concession stands.\n \nParticipate in the training of non-profit groups to operate concession stands.\n \nClean and prepare stands for winter closure. Remove equipment for storage.\n \nAssist in cleaning and repairing equipment as directed by Equipment Supervisor.\n \nAssist in the food preparation and sales during special events on IMS grounds

  Indianapolis Motor Speedway

  Senior Coordinator for Corporate Partnerships and Events

  Fort Wayne Children's Zoo

  Event Scheduling Assistant

  Provide friendly and courteous customer service to all guests and clients in the building\n\n Establish and maintain an understanding of the policies and procedures outlined in the Campus Center Building Manual and the Campus Center Student Employee Manual\n \nMaintain detailed knowledge of the services provided by Campus Center tenants

  general campus services

  office locations

  campus events and general campus information\n\n Serve as a point of contact for both internal and external clients from beginning of the event to end of event\n\n Understand how to effectively use the EMS scheduling software to schedule a wide range of meetings and events\n \nProvide information and support to clients (student organizations

  university departments

  off-campus groups) to successfully plan and execute events using Campus Center resources\n\n Assist with processing paperwork related to events (request forms

  room confirmations

  AV equipment needs

  setup notes)\n\n Coordinate the distribution

  setup

  and collection of table tents

  window banners

  easel displays

  bulletin board postings\n\n Assist with room furniture and technology setups for events

  including locking and unlocking of rooms

  turning on and setting up AV equipment\n\n Work special events as special event point of contact\n\n Work a weekly set-up shift to understand complete dynamics of event execution from beginning to end\n\nUse available written and electronic resources to problem solve and provide customer service\n\nUse available written and electronic resources to problem solve and provide customer service\n\nComplete all daily log forms

  reports and other paper workAssist with the implementation of emergency action plans in the instance of a drill or actual emergency

  IUPUI

  Levy Restaurants

  Indianapolis

  Indiana Area

  Cross trained in both Concessions and Purchasing\n\nManaged inventory in the concession stands and beverage catering warehouse\n\nCoordinated event day staffing of beverage warehouses\n\nGenerated purchase orders and received inventory through BOSS\n\nAssisted in equipment maintenance and event preparation\n\nSupervised Zone Interns

  non-profit groups

  and concessions staff\nAssist in training zone manager interns.\n\nEnforced policies and procedures including Board of Health and Alcohol Compliance.\n\nAssisted in conducting inventory count audits.\n\nSupervised stocking and re-stocking of products in stands and warehouses. \n\nCleaned and prepared stands and warehouses for events and winter closure.\n\nWorked along front line staff in various concessions and catering functions during special events on IMS grounds

  Food and Beverage Supervisor

  Manage the daily operations of the concession stands within assigned zone. \n\nSupervise and guide all personnel in assigned zone. \n\nCheck-in non-profit groups each morning and assist in the opening of their stands.\n\nAssist in conducting an opening inventory for each stand in your assigned zone.\n\nMaintain an accurate inventory level for each stand and warehouse in zone. Communicate inventory needs to Concessions Supervisor. \n\nAssist with stocking and re-stocking of products in stands and warehouses. \n\nEnsure that proper paperwork is filled out and filed for all movement of product in or out of assigned zone and signatures are obtained.\n\nAccurately enter data on all zone inventory transfer documents into computer system.\n\nAssist the non-profit groups in the closing of their stands; including stand closing checklist and completion of ending inventory procedures.\nNon-Event Responsibilities\n\nAssist the Concessions Supervisor with product delivery

  stocking

  and removal.\n\nAssist the Equipment Supervisor with equipment set-up in concession stands.\n\nParticipate in the training of non-profit groups to operate concession stands.\n\nClean and prepare stands for winter closure. Remove equipment for storage.\n\nAssist in cleaning and repairing equipment as directed by Equipment Supervisor.\n\nAssist in the food preparation and sales during special events on IMS grounds

  Indianapolis Motor Speedway

  Alpha Sigma Alpha

  Panhellenic Delegate

  Parliamentarian

  Vice-President of Programming

  IUPUI Panhellenic Association

  Order of Omega

  Vice-President of Membership

  Student Activities Programming Board

  Jocellyn Ford and Nathaniel Williams Change Agent Award Winner

  IUPUI Fraternity and Sorority Life

  THE GREEK ISLANDS AND ELIAS AND FOFO STERGIOPOULOS SCHOLARSHIP

  IUPUI School of Physical Education and Tourism Management

  BILL AND JOAN MCGOWAN SCHOLARSHIP

  Two time winner of the award

  IUPUI School of Physical Education and Tourism Management