Creator
Feather, Fluff, & Flings
- Fabricate customized seasonal décor for homes & businesses
- Manage and organize large warehouse inventory
Emily Thrasher Caldwell
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Highly versatile and self-motivated individual with a dynamic professional background. Seeking a full-time position with professional growth potential, utilizing excellent interpersonal skills, a team-oriented mindset, and a can-do attitude to help achieve company goals. Experienced in project management, event planning, relationship management, and communication skills. Passionate about making progress and fueling a positive work environment.
Overview
Work History
Founder & Small Business Owner
Alamo Heights Lawn Party
- Sole point of contact for customer inquiries, booking, and problem-solving
- Designed, created, and installed handmade lawn signs for celebratory occasions
- Utilized social media platforms to market to target audience
Program Coordinator
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Community Health Leaders
- Worked closely with the Senior Program Officer to develop and implement a multi-year national initiative
- First line of contact for nomination inquiries and approximately 200 Community Health Leaders
- Monitored and reported processes that needed streamlining for greater efficiency
- Responsible for the timely and accurate response to daily website inquiries
- Planned and coordinated off-site Annual Grantee Meeting, Celebration Meeting & National Advisory Committee Meeting
- Updated website and linked with appropriate initiatives
- Assisted internal and external communications staff in determining areas of specific need for candidate recruitment
People Services Coordinator
Joie de Vivre Hospitality
- Managed "JDV University" (employee enrichment program) registration and class process for 38 hotel properties – effectively organizing class locations, registration, and all audio/visual, and Food & Beverage
- Designed and Implemented 3 regional class calendars each quarter for 3200 employees- including creation, layout, and logistics
- Maintained participant attendance tracking for all 3 regions using Excel
- Facilitated the planning of employee events (Annual Employee Holiday Party for 38 hotel properties, Employee Recognition Week and Housekeeping Appreciation Week for 15 properties)
- Audited Ultipro reports for 2000 to ensure benefits and deductions were accurately reflected on paychecks and in HRMS system
- Conducted evaluation and measurement components – both on-line and written surveys
- Coordinated and participated in training New Hire Orientation for 15 hotel properties and management positions companywide
- Administered internal hotel accommodation program, Cultural Ambassador Program, JdV Cares and Home Office Culture Committees
- Assisted with the administrative components of hotel openings, re-launches, and transitions of new hotel properties
Executive Assistant/Communications Manager
PlumpJack Management Group
- Served as home office communications liaison to 1000 employees and 150 investors
- Wrote and published monthly internal newsletter, PlumpJack Press
- Planned annual Employee Holiday Party for 1000 employees, GM Retreats, and smaller events throughout the year
- Managed extensive companywide donation program with solicitations from approximately 150 charitable organizations each month
- Facilitated the activities and initiatives of the senior executive team and home office
- Handled details of a highly confidential and critical nature
- Managed internal employee discount program and incentives
- Organized and grew PlumpJack University program
- Managed employee intranet site, online careers page, and online sales
- Facilitated monthly New Hire Orientation sessions
- Hired, trained, mentored and managed home office internship program
- Conducted correspondence on behalf of the President/CEO
- Prepared regular financials and reports with accounting department
- Supported marketing and operations departments
Banquet Coordinator
Moore’s Mill Golf Club
- Assisted in planning weddings, formal events, business meetings, children’s programs, and golf outings
- Executed administrative tasks including menu creation, maintaining client files using IBS software and streamlining catering collateral
- Communicated client BEO information in effective/timely manner to all departments to ensure guest needs were met
Food Preparation
JH Ranch Camp
- Planned, prepared, and setup for meals that served groups of 1000
Education
Bachelor of Science in Hotel and Restaurant Management -
Auburn University
Auburn, AL2007
Skills
- Project Management
- Event Coverage Planning
- Interactive Design
- Interpersonal and Written Communication
- Project Management
- Vendor Management
- Process Improvement
- Artistic Talent
Hobbies
- Food enthusiast
- Reader
- Wood-worker
- Family fun director
Applicable Involvement
- Management Skills for Administrative Professionals. American Management Association. San Francisco, CA
- Care Servers Certification. Controlling Alcohol Risks Effectively. Auburn, AL
- Hospitality Practicum. West Paces Hotel Group. Hotel at Auburn and Dixon Conference Center. Auburn, AL
- Culinary Science and Food Production. Auburn University. Auburn, AL
- Food Safety Management Certification. Auburn University. Auburn, AL
- European Study Tour
- Member of Professional Convention Management Association
- Epicurean Wine Study Tour. Napa and Sonoma Valley, CA
Timeline
Creator
Feather, Fluff, & Flings
Founder & Small Business Owner
Alamo Heights Lawn Party
Program Coordinator
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Community Health Leaders
People Services Coordinator
Joie de Vivre Hospitality
Executive Assistant/Communications Manager
PlumpJack Management Group
Banquet Coordinator
Moore’s Mill Golf Club
Food Preparation
JH Ranch Camp
Bachelor of Science in Hotel and Restaurant Management -
Auburn University
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