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Destiny Palmer

Bolingbrook,IL

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

TEAM MEMBER

Regal
04.2023 - Current
  • Kept work areas clean, organized, and safe to promote efficiency and team safety.
  • Learned all required tasks quickly to maximize performance.
  • Worked scheduled shifts and remained available to work during coworker absences, holidays, and busy periods.
  • Contributed to team success by completing jobs quickly and accurately.
  • Developed strong customer service and product knowledge skills to enhance individual and team performance.
  • Addressed and resolved customer complaints in polite and professional manner.

Travel Associate

Afua Enterprise LLC
05.2020 - 12.2022
  • Developed creative themes for events and created related activities to engage attendees.
  • Assisted clients with flight changes and cancellations to minimize travel disruptions.
  • Utilized social media to promote events and increase attendance.
  • Coordinated transportation and parking arrangements for guests and vendors.
  • Monitored and controlled event expenditures to meet budgets.
  • Reported event performance, attendees and specific event feedback.
  • Negotiated contracts with venues, vendors and suppliers to obtain best rates and services.
  • Coordinated group travel arrangements for meetings or events.
  • Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.

SERVICE SECURITY GUARD

Shield Event Services/Contemporary Services Corporation
07.2021 - 10.2022
  • Maintained a safe environment for staff and visitors through proactive surveillance and communication.
  • Responded quickly to emergency situations to assess and deflect issues.
  • Checked identification of persons entering and exiting facility to eliminate unauthorized visitors.
  • Completed full building and grounds patrols to spot and investigate concerns.
  • Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
  • Operated handheld metal detector and other surveillance devices to screen individuals entering facility.

Receptionist

Offin & Associates
01.2018 - 04.2019
  • Maintained confidentiality in handling sensitive information while performing administrative tasks.
  • Enhanced office efficiency by managing schedules, organizing files, and maintaining a clean workspace.
  • Assisted with event planning efforts, ensuring successful execution of company-wide gatherings and conferences.
  • Maintained inventory of office supplies and placed orders.
  • Handled complaints and questions, and re-directed calls to other team members.
  • Supervised payments via credit and debit cards and handled sensitive information with professionalism and discreteness.
  • Managed a high volume of incoming calls, directing them to appropriate departments with professionalism and courtesy.

Education

Associate of Arts -

College of DuPage
Glen Ellyn, IL

Bachelor of Arts -

University of Illinois Chicago
Chicago, IL

Skills

  • Computer Skills
  • Training and mentoring
  • Facility Cleaning
  • Sales and Marketing
  • Social media expertise
  • Time Management
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Idea Development and Brainstorming
  • Written Communication
  • Project Planning

Interests

  • Food Tourism
  • Enjoy creating and following travel vlogs
  • Acting and Theater
  • Drawing and Painting
  • Horseback Riding
  • Fundraising Events
  • Volunteering at local animal shelters and rescue organizations
  • Swimming
  • Learning new cooking techniques and expanding my culinary skills
  • Mindfulness Practices
  • Enjoy hobbies that combine physical activity with outdoor exploration

Timeline

TEAM MEMBER

Regal
04.2023 - Current

SERVICE SECURITY GUARD

Shield Event Services/Contemporary Services Corporation
07.2021 - 10.2022

Travel Associate

Afua Enterprise LLC
05.2020 - 12.2022

Receptionist

Offin & Associates
01.2018 - 04.2019

Associate of Arts -

College of DuPage

Bachelor of Arts -

University of Illinois Chicago
Destiny Palmer