Elliet Lykins
Orlando
Summary
Hospitality major with a proven track record in event coordination and customer service excellence. Skilled in managing upscale dining experiences and supporting large-scale events, while effectively addressing guest needs. Eager to transition into entertainment management, particularly in the music sector, utilizing strong organizational and interpersonal abilities.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Artist Relations Intern
Florida Groves Music + Arts Festival
Orlando
03.2026 - 04.2026
- Assisted artists with setup and coordination during festival events.
- Organized artist accommodations and travel arrangements efficiently.
Production Team Member
UCF Fashion Society
Orlando
01.2026 - Current
- Helped design the set, lighting, and sound of the fashion show
- Helped with set-up and coordination of fashion show
FINE DINING SERVER
Country Club of Orlando
Orlando
09.2025 - Current
- Provide efficient service in an upscale, members-only dining room, adhering to strict etiquette and club standards; memorize seasonal menus, wine lists, and rotating specials to offer personalized recommendations and enhance the dining experience.
- Coordinate with kitchen and bar staff to time multi-course meals precisely and ensure exceptional service flow; Anticipate guest needs and maintain a discreet, attentive presence to exceed member expectations.
FINE DINING SERVER & EVENTS STAFF
TPC Sawgrass Beach & Golf Country Club
Ponte Vedra Beach
05.2025 - Current
- Chosen for the Annual 4th of July events team hosting 2,000+ members; set-up/breakdown; promoted special menu, games, fireworks and entertainment; served select VIP members.
- Cross-trained in 5 different restaurants across the beach and golf club, with 5 separate menus, service styles, and seating charts.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Hospitality Info Systems
UCF Rosen College of Hospitality
Orlando, FL05-2026
Skills
- Customer service
- Technology
- Multitasking
- Conflict Resolution
- Time Management
- Quick Learner
- Teamwork
Certification
Stagehand Bootcamp, 02/01/26, CoiL Learning Center, Orlando, FL, 32837
Activities
- Member of Pegasus Music Group at Rosen, 2026, A group dedicated to connecting students passionate about the music industry.
- Member of Kappa Kappa Gamma at UCF, 08/01/23
- Knight-Thon Dance Marathon Team Captain, 2024, Present, Elected Team Captain for UCF's leading philanthropy for the Arnold Palmer Children's Hospital.
- Dance Coach, 2024, Organized fundraisers, communicated with organizers of competition, ordered costumes, mixed music, choreographed and taught dance to 40 members, raised $2000 for Breast Cancer Awareness.
Timeline
Artist Relations Intern
Florida Groves Music + Arts Festival
03.2026 - 04.2026
Production Team Member
UCF Fashion Society
01.2026 - Current
FINE DINING SERVER
Country Club of Orlando
09.2025 - Current
FINE DINING SERVER & EVENTS STAFF
TPC Sawgrass Beach & Golf Country Club
05.2025 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Hospitality Info Systems
UCF Rosen College of Hospitality