ALISSA VOLANTE
LAWRENCE,KS
Summary
Quick thinking conference organizer with strong prioritization skills. Seeking a position that allows for big picture thinking while maintaining attention to detail. Goal-driven exhibition coordinator with a creative mindset who thinks outside the box and isn't afraid to implement new ideas. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Food and Beverage
Homestead Country Club
Prairie Village, KS
04.2024 - Current
- Manage serving staff
- Execute member events and outside events
- Work closely with Executive Chef to ensure quality and timeliness of orders
- Balance/reconcile tip out distributions
- Manage food and liquor invoices
- Managed labor costs and liquor costs
- Assisted General Manager with logistics of all events
- Created schedules for serving staff
- Assisted in execution of swim meets
- Crafted cocktails for themed events
Membership Services Coordinator
Lawrence Country Club
Lawrence, KS
01.2023 - 03.2024
- Assisted in accounts payable and accounts receivable alongside Office Manager
- In charge of all membership inquiries
- Answered phones
- Aided members with billing and facility questions
- Provided tours and answered questions regarding the Lawrence Country Club to potential members
- Supported the Membership Director in updating member files and archive keeping
- Was on the Membership Committee and assisted with membership ideas and changes.
Assistant Communications Director
Kansas Athletics
Lawrence, KS
07.2022 - 12.2022
- Served as the primary media contact for women's volleyball, cross country and track and field
- Wrote and edited press releases, previews and recaps for all sports
- Conducted and set up interviews with players, coaches, etc
- Traveled with teams to away meets/matches
- Led and supervised student interns with game day coverage
- Worked with local media to provide coverage on all teams.
Post Graduate Intern
Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS
07.2021 - 06.2022
- Served as the primary media contact for Women's Tennis, Rowing, Track and Field and Cross Country
- Was a stat caller and inputter for basketball, volleyball and soccer on NCAA LiveStats and StatCrew
- Oversaw all social media (Twitter, Instagram, Facebook)
- Wrote previews, recaps and press releases for matches/games
- Assisted in all other sports with game day coverage and operations
- Set up interviews and press conferences with local media.
Graduate Assistant
Purdue Fort Wayne Media Services
Fort Wayne, IN
08.2019 - 05.2021
- Served as the primary media contact for Women's Soccer, Men's Volleyball, Cross Country and Track and Field
- Recorded statistics on NCAA LiveStats for Women's Soccer while playing music and doing PA
- Was a stat caller and inputter for basketball, volleyball and soccer on NCAA LiveStats and StatCrew
- Traveled with Men's Volleyball to away matches and was in charge of social media (Twitter, Instagram, Facebook)
- Wrote previews, recaps and press releases for matches/games
- Was the Championship SID for the Summit League Indoor Track and Field Championships in February 2020 and for the Horizon League Indoor Track and Field Championships in February 2021
- Created credentials for conference track and field meet while also accommodating to visiting SID's
- Was timeout coordinator, audio and worked cameras for ESPN broadcasts
- Conducted and edited student-athlete video interviews on Adobe Premiere.
Event Assistant
Ball State Athletic Communications
Muncie, IN
08.2017 - 05.2019
- Created game day graphics, updated the Ball State Sports website, and other tasks as assigned within the Communications office
- Tracked statistics for Volleyball and Basketball, and player substitutes for Football
- Operated scoreboard for Field Hockey, Soccer, Baseball, and Softball
- Served as Assistant SID for Track and Field
- Hosted the Mid-American Conference Outdoor Track and Field Championships in May 2019.
Education
Master of Business Administration -
Purdue Fort Wayne
Fort Wayne, IN05.2021
Bachelor of Sport Administration -
Ball State University
Muncie, IN05.2019
Skills
- Approachable and manageable
- Excellent time management
- Level-headed
- Resourceful and flexible
- Strong communication
- Well-organized
- Attentive to details
- Adaptable
Timeline
Director of Food and Beverage
Homestead Country Club
04.2024 - Current
Membership Services Coordinator
Lawrence Country Club
01.2023 - 03.2024
Assistant Communications Director
Kansas Athletics
07.2022 - 12.2022
Post Graduate Intern
Kansas State University
07.2021 - 06.2022
Graduate Assistant
Purdue Fort Wayne Media Services
08.2019 - 05.2021
Event Assistant
Ball State Athletic Communications
08.2017 - 05.2019
Master of Business Administration -
Purdue Fort Wayne
Bachelor of Sport Administration -
Ball State University
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