Emma Shepherd
Mount Pleasant,SC
Summary
Enthusiastic, hardworking and empathetic professional new to the Charleston area and eager to pursue new opportunities. Leverages strong communication and interpersonal skills with a detail-oriented, highly organized approach. Thrives in fast-paced, people-centered environments, fostering strong relationships and contributing to meaningful community impact.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Supervisor, Catering Services
University of Colorado Athletics
07.2024 - 12.2025
- Coordinated logistics and execution for major events, ensured premium services for internal and external stakeholders, including donors and VIP events
- Managed communication and coordination with athletic staff and university partners across multiple events and timelines
- Supervised and led up to 35+ part-time staff, ensuring a focus on excellence, teamwork and high-quality guest experience
- Selected to support planning and on-site execution of 2,000-person Rose Bowl tailgate event (Oregon vs. Ohio State), coordinated logistics, vendor support, staffing, and event flow in a high-profile collegiate athletics environment
Community Outreach, Paralegal Intern, Victim Advocacy Team
Marion County Prosecutor’s Office
08.2022 - 04.2024
- Planned and executed large-scale community events, including scheduling, materials preparation and stakeholder communication
- Co-planned and executed the organization’s inaugural youth soccer clinic, including budget creation, age-appropriate drill development, and community outreach to fill participant spots
- Drafted official correspondence and maintained records in confidential databases, ensuring victims, witnesses, and constituent information remained up-to-date and accurate
- Served as a communication liaison between legal staff and community stakeholders, addressing inquiries across a wide range of cases
- Assisted attorneys in case development by gathering evidence across various software programs
- Served as a resource for victims and witnesses in cases, showcasing strong communication and the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently
Education
Master of Science - Sport Administration
University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH01-2024
Bachelor of Arts - Criminology and Sociology
Butler University
Indianapolis, IN01-2023
Timeline
Supervisor, Catering Services
University of Colorado Athletics
07.2024 - 12.2025
Community Outreach, Paralegal Intern, Victim Advocacy Team
Marion County Prosecutor’s Office
08.2022 - 04.2024
Master of Science - Sport Administration
University of Cincinnati
Bachelor of Arts - Criminology and Sociology
Butler University
OTHER WORK EXPERIENCE
Server/Bartender February 2025–December 2025
Chili’s Bar and Grill – Longmont, CO
· Ensured bar area remained well-stocked and prepared for high-volume service
· Provided menu recommendations, prepared cocktails and resolved issues in a timely manner
Server February 2022–April 2024
Firebird’s Wood Fired Grill – Indianapolis, IN February 2022–April 2024
· Delivered personalized food and beverage recommendations, ensured guest satisfaction through attentive service and efficiently processed customer transactions
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