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Greta Walen

Bloomsbury,NJ

Summary

Entertainment professional with experience in creating engaging experiences for audiences. Skilled in event coordination, performance, and customer interaction, ensuring memorable experiences. Strong focus on team collaboration and adapting to changing needs. Reliable, energetic, and results-driven with knack for multitasking and problem-solving in fast-paced environments.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Entertainment Staff Member

Carnival Cruise Lines
01.2022 - Current
  • Generated enthusiasm with well-executed promotional activities, leading to higher event attendance rates.
  • Hosted Main stage events for over 1,000 cruise passengers weekly for events such as Bingo and Deal or No Deal.
  • As Bingo Host, I managed inventory of all bingo materials such as tickets, scratch off cards and bingo daubers, as well as tracked our sales in an excel spreadsheet each voyage.
  • As Comedy Club Host, I was in charge of building schedules for our fly-on entertainers and communicating and enforcing company policies.
  • As Producer of Family Feud, I would prepare questions and answers for the weekly auditions and Game show events and enforce copyright protocols with the materials.
  • Performed post-event tasks such as breaking down areas, removing trash, and cleaning facilities.
  • Collaborated with the entertainment team to create memorable moments for guests, resulting in increased positive feedback.
  • Ensured safety compliance on the gangways as guests were exiting the ship.

Barista

Starbucks
West Haven, Connecticut
05.2021 - 08.2021
  • Maintained a clean and organized workspace for optimal productivity and safety.
  • Promoted a welcoming atmosphere by greeting customers with a friendly demeanor and promptly addressing their needs.
  • Managed time effectively to balance both front-of-house tasks and back-of-house responsibilities during busy periods.
  • Controlled line and crowd with quick, efficient service.
  • Operated espresso machines and commercial coffee brewers to create beverages.
  • Made and served brand-specific café beverages with focus on speed, quality and consistency.

Success Assistant

Success Assistant: Center for Student Success- University of New Haven
12.2018 - 05.2021
  • Book appointments for students with success advisors and maintain advisor calendars
  • Assist with office duties such as answering phone calls/ emails and designing/maintaining bulletin boards
  • Support and guide students during course registration each semester

Education

Bachelor of Science - Communications – Film Production

University of New Haven
West Haven, CT
05.2021

Skills

  • Basic Professional Skills
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Technical Skills
  • Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Lightroom CC, Movie Magic Budget, Movie Magic Scheduling, and Final Draft
  • Engaging personality
  • Exceptional communication
  • Continuous improvement
  • Positive attitude
  • Strong work ethic
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Guest relations
  • Problem-solving abilities

Leadership Activities

  • Kappa Kappa Psi, Vice President for Membership (May 2020-May 2021)
  • Assume all presidential responsibilities in the absence of the President.
  • Coordinate the assignment of Big Brothers and the education and enforcement of Risk Management Policies and Programs.
  • Advance the purposes of the Fraternity as stated in the Preamble of the National Constitution by educating, training, and initiation of all members through the National Membership Education Program: Road to Wisdom as well as oversee the recruitment and ritual chairpersons
  • Recruitment and Ritual Chairperson (August 2019-May 2020)
  • Responsible for organizing both Fall 2019 and Spring 2020 recruitment events as well as rituals.

Timeline

Entertainment Staff Member

Carnival Cruise Lines
01.2022 - Current

Barista

Starbucks
05.2021 - 08.2021

Success Assistant

Success Assistant: Center for Student Success- University of New Haven
12.2018 - 05.2021

Bachelor of Science - Communications – Film Production

University of New Haven

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