Hannah Smith
Lafayette
Summary
Experienced with coordinating tasks and maintaining organized working environments. Utilizes strong organizational skills to enhance efficiency and support team operations. Track record of effective communication and multitasking to meet diverse needs.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Food Service Specialist
The Farm at Prophetstown
01.2024 - 01.2025
- Organized 5-course Farm to Table Dinners of 20-30 people in our historical farmhouse, worked with the chef on the menu and the service staff to execute the events
- Ran all additional food service operations such as concessions for public events, classes, and private events
Team Leader
The Farm at Prophetstown
01.2022 - 01.2024
- Managed day to day operations at a non-profit historical farm that is open to the public 7 days a week and provides school tours, farm to table dinners, and other historical events and classes throughout the year
- Was responsible for the health and care of all the animals that lived on the farm including chickens, ducks, cows, pigs, goats, horses, donkeys, and cats
- Supervised a team of 5-7 people who assisted in the caretaking of the animals, the running of events and the daily customer service needs of the guests
- Worked as the ServSafe Manager in the kitchen and planned and executed all food service related events and farm to table dinners
Farm Operations Specialist
The Farm at Prophetstown
01.2017 - 01.2022
- Highlight what you’ve learned and how you’ve grown in each job.
Banquet Manager
Le Meridian New Orleans
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Functioning as the head of the banquets department for the hotel
- Developed strong customer service and problems solving skills given that as the head of the department I was responsible for both informing clients of requests that couldn’t be met and coming up with comparable solutions
- Utilize the over 20,000 sq. ft. of meeting space in the hotel to host conferences, holiday parties, networking events, on-site trainings and internal events
- Responsible for both the cleanliness of all meeting space and the set-up of all events
- Oversee the wait staff and execution of all food related functions for the hotel
- Act as a liaison between the clients on-site and the event planners at the hotel
- In charge of all hiring, training and scheduling for the banquet house attendants and banquet servers
- The on-site contact for all vendors that the banquet department utilizes
- Acts as a constant source of information for clients, as the point person was responsible for answering and confirming with clients all questions and requests
Catering Coordinator
Purdue University Catering and Events
01.2013 - 01.2017
- Executed as the lead of both on and off-premise catered events around Purdue University
- Supervised as many as 30 student waiters at a time
- Assisted in scheduling for as many as 100 student waiters
- Provided support with hiring, orientation and trainings for new employees
- Interacted with all ages at a variety of university functions from new student orientation to summer camps for children of all ages
Student Catering Coordinator
Purdue University Catering and Events
01.2010 - 01.2013
- Similar duties as listed above but in a part-time role
Education
B.A. - Communications
Purdue University
01.2013
Skills
- Event logistics management
- Efficient data management
- Developing employee schedules
- Effective communication
- Client support
- Customer service and assistance
- Safe food handling
- Ordering supplies
- Point of sale systems
- Hygiene standards
- Positive attitude
- Strong work ethic
- Team oriented
- Quick learner
Certification
ServSafe Manager
Timeline
Food Service Specialist
The Farm at Prophetstown
01.2024 - 01.2025
Team Leader
The Farm at Prophetstown
01.2022 - 01.2024
Farm Operations Specialist
The Farm at Prophetstown
01.2017 - 01.2022
Banquet Manager
Le Meridian New Orleans
01.2015 - 01.2017
Catering Coordinator
Purdue University Catering and Events
01.2013 - 01.2017
Student Catering Coordinator
Purdue University Catering and Events
01.2010 - 01.2013
B.A. - Communications
Purdue University