I am a recent graduate of Louisiana State University with a bachelor's degree in agricultural business, a minor in business administration and a concentration i n finance. I am actively seeking a full time property management or project mana gement position in a real estate development firm. I am looking to get my foot i n the door in this industry and realize that these positions take time and exper ience to qualify for, so I am open to assistant management positions as well. I am a very creative and talented, yet business minded person and am looking for a career with competitive pay, benefits, and the possibility of promotion. I am a lso ready and able to relocate anywhere, should the right job position require i t. You will find that I am an ambitious, positive thinker with an un-wavering work ethic, and drive to succeed. I am a highly organized, detail oriented and capable person who enjoys taking on challenging projects and pushing my limits. Extroverted by nature, I am not adverse to public speaking or taking the lead in a group. I am always optimistic and forward-thinking as well as a good listener , and people person. I admire companies whose high standards and drive for achie vement are reflected consistently and genuinely by their employees. I'm hoping t o find a job of this nature where I can establish a career and become a valuable asset. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Real Estate Development/ Project Management/ Consulting * Louisiana State University Alumnus * Degree in Ag. Business with a Minor in Business Administration and a Concentration in finance * Technically skilled-cross-platform expertise (Win/Mac) for Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point. Experience with home renovation Key Competencies: * * * * * * * * * * Project Management Overseeing Exterior and Interior Home Renovations Event Development and Coordination Customer Acquisition Referral/Repeat Business Generation Public Speaking Large and Small Organization Management Complaint Handling and Customer Service Inventory Management Connections Establishment and Utilization
Education College: Louisiana State University (Graduating in May 2010) Ag. Business Major, Minor in Business Administration, Concentration in Financial Investment *In-College Accomplishments: o Nominated and elected by faculty to the Judiciary Hearing Panel o Nominated by LSU faculty and accepted into the National Society of Leadership and Success (NSLS) o On the committee for the development of the LSU 150th Anniversary Memorial o Elected to the Committee of the Senior Class Project o Assisted in the marketing of the LSU Student Government presidential campaign for the winning platform. High School: University Laboratory High School (2006) Awards: American Legion Award
In-High School Accomplishments and Responsibilities: o Chairman of the Key Club Tri-State District Convention o U-High Key Club member and representative Volunteer Work (College/High School): Habitat for Humanity, Empty Bowls for Hung er Project, and Mary Peyton's Miracle Foundation. Work Experience (concurrent with college studies) Intern 2009- 2010 with First Investors Corporation: I worked alongside financial sales representatives and the regional manager in a n effort to understand the ins and outs of a life insurance and mutual fund comp any. This internship gave me a real perspective on the daily responsibilities of a finance career as well as introduced me to the customer service skills requir ed when dealing with other's personal finances. Server 2008 to Present * Olive Garden, Baton Rouge, LA: Handle the setup, service and daily operations of restaurant serving a wide rang e of socioeconomic clientele. Enter orders into POS system; prepare daily sales reports for management, and perform heavy cash handling and reconciliation funct ions. Sales Accomplishments: * Earned consistent commendations for exemplary service delivery (H igh average guests per shift). Regularly singled out for "going above and beyond expectations" and "providing outstanding service and attention to guests." * Recognized for ability to quickly establish rapport with customer s, up-sell products and build a loyal clientele. * Proved the ability to multitask, handle crowds of up to 400+ peop le, resolve customer issues and excel within a demanding, high-volume setting. * Regularly called on to train new employees Server 2007-2008 * Bistro Byronz, Baton Rouge LA.: Served, anticipated, and met guests' needs while working efficiently in a fast-p aced environment. Consistently assisted management in structuring and recordatio n of inventory. Assisted in kitchen management (Expo Line Management). Sales Accomplishments: * Consistently achieved highest per-night sales averages (out of 1 6+ servers) by up-selling orders and suggesting add-ons/extras to meals. * Regularly called upon to help train new employees