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Candace Abbott
Hospitality
CANDACE F. ABBOTT
86 Prospect Street * White Plains, NY 10606 * (623) 258-1798 * cfa114@psu.edu
Education
2005- Present PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY State College, PA
Bachelor of Science in Hotel, Restaurant, and Institutional Management degree, August 2010
Relevant Experience
May " Dec 2009 THE SURF CLUB New Rochelle, NY
Staff
Sales Associate
Sales Associate
Activities
Personal
86 Prospect Street * White Plains, NY 10606 * (623) 258-1798 * cfa114@psu.edu
Education
2005- Present PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY State College, PA
Bachelor of Science in Hotel, Restaurant, and Institutional Management degree, August 2010
- Overall GPA: 3.01; Major GPA: 3.17
- Minor in Psychology
- Dean's list multiple semesters
- Relevant coursework: Financial Accounting, Finance, Revenue Management, Business Law, Management Information Systems, Organizational Behavior, Economics
Relevant Experience
May " Dec 2009 THE SURF CLUB New Rochelle, NY
Staff
- Provided service for events such as weddings, anniversaries, Bar and Bat Mitzvahs, birthdays, and holiday parties
- Became knowledgeable of menus, ingredients, and how each item was prepared before each event
- Worked diligently and cooperatively with at least 15 coworkers an event to ensure each customer had satisfactory service
- Provided polite, courteous, and prompt service throughout parties ranging from 80 to 400 guests
- Successfully monitored, managed and controlled food and beverage distribution to head tables
Sales Associate
- Provided excellent customer service while being responsible for daily operating activities of store
- Maintained adequate stock levels on sales floor and storage; helped organize storage area upon receiving shipments
- Operated points of sales computer system
- Met or exceeded sales goals on a daily basis
Sales Associate
- Assisted customers in finding products while providing outstanding customer service
- Handled inventory levels on sales floor and when stock was received
- Communicated efficiently with customers and coworkers to ensure satisfactory service
Activities
- Member of Pennsylvania State Hotel & Restaurant Society (Present)
- Member of The Society of Business Students (Present)
- Teaching Assistant for Hospitality Decision Making and Information Systems (Spring 2008)
- Cross Country Team (Present)
Personal
- Two-year Varsity Volleyball Captain
- Two-year Varsity Softball Captain, ranked 7th in New York State
- League and Section Honors
- Computer: Microsoft Office, Word and Excel and Comprehensive Internet Skills