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Brandi Thaggard

Merritt Island

Summary

I am unwavering and very energetic, with over 5 years of experience in the hospitality industry, with a rich, diverse background in different areas of the industry. I am passionate about delivering exceptional experiences while building up personal relationships, whether it be dining, vending, or working closely with a team. I possess exceptional written and verbal communication skills, and excel in both independent and collaborative work settings.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Server

Frigate’s Waterfront Bar & Grill
03.2025 - Current
  • Greet guest warmly and introduce them to food & drink menu
  • Ensure guest satisfaction throughout visit
  • Handle payments and operate POS systems
  • Maintain cleanliness and organization of service stations and overall dining areas

Event/Game Host

The Berm Botanicals
03.2024 - Current

Event Manager & Office Assistant

Lotane & Associates
11.2024 - 03.2025
  • Plan, coordinate, and execute festivals, parties, promotional and corporate events.
  • Facilitate smooth communication among vendors, sponsors, and staff.
  • Manage all aspects of event setup and teardown.
  • Maintain all office inventory (merchandise, office stationery, event supplies etc) and oversee maintenance issues.

Assistant Manager/Server

Pho Lam Vietnamese
06.2023 - 08.2024

Server

Salty Sister’s
02.2023 - 06.2023

Business Development Associate / Administrative Assistant

Embrace Home Loans
11.2020 - 01.2023
  • Assisted Loan Officer with customer events and corporate gatherings.
  • Managed inventory; ordered supplies, and handled incoming/outgoing packages.
  • Maintained social media presence and created promotional materials.
  • Filmed and edited videos, photos, and content for client engagement.

Pharmacy Technician

Walgreens
05.2020 - 11.2020

Sales Shift Lead/Sales Representative

BJ’s Wholesale Club
07.2019 - 05.2020

Sandwich Artist/Shift Lead

Subway
02.2018 - 10.2018

Server/Shift Lead

Subway
06.2016 - 06.2018

Education

Bachelor's - Business

Eastern Florida State College
08-2029

High School Diploma -

Merritt Island High School
05.2019

Skills

*ALL IN YEARS

  • Microsoft Office Suite - 5
  • Google Suite - 5
  • Operating Systems - 5
  • Communication Platforms - 3
  • 90 WPM
  • Graphic Design - 25
  • Marketing/Advertising - 25
  • Event Planning - 35
  • Administrative - 35
  • Waitressing - 4
  • Restaurant Management - 2
  • Social Media Outreach - 35
  • Scheduling & Coordination - 35
  • Communications - 4
  • Sales - 5
  • Inventory Management - 4
  • Filming/Photography - 4
  • Video/Photo Editing - 4
  • Customer Engagement - 5
  • Organizational - 5

Affiliations

Brandi Brushes is a face-painting business that I started up in 2022. I own and run the business on my own. It's my favorite hobby/pass time, and I make enough at this point to be able to always donate a portion of my net income to local charities.

Timeline

Server

Frigate’s Waterfront Bar & Grill
03.2025 - Current

Event Manager & Office Assistant

Lotane & Associates
11.2024 - 03.2025

Event/Game Host

The Berm Botanicals
03.2024 - Current

Assistant Manager/Server

Pho Lam Vietnamese
06.2023 - 08.2024

Server

Salty Sister’s
02.2023 - 06.2023

Business Development Associate / Administrative Assistant

Embrace Home Loans
11.2020 - 01.2023

Pharmacy Technician

Walgreens
05.2020 - 11.2020

Sales Shift Lead/Sales Representative

BJ’s Wholesale Club
07.2019 - 05.2020

Sandwich Artist/Shift Lead

Subway
02.2018 - 10.2018

Server/Shift Lead

Subway
06.2016 - 06.2018

Bachelor's - Business

Eastern Florida State College

High School Diploma -

Merritt Island High School
Brandi Thaggard