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Nina Greipel
Louisville,KY
Summary
Seasoned professional with over 15 years of experience in event coordination, hospitality, and photography. Expert in delivering high-quality guest experiences and managing social media platforms, with a knack for attention to detail. Strong background in team leadership and project management, with a passion for creating memorable moments through exceptional service.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Event Concierge
The Parklands Gheens Lodge
09.2022 - Current
- Provide supplemental support for the execution of Parklands events, by directing groups, guests and vendors, as needed
Administrative Assistant and Event Server
Vincenzo's Italian Restaurant
Louisville, KY
01.2023 - 05.2024
- Assisted the general manager and the event manager with administrative tasks; answering phones and managed customer requests
- Created printed copies of gluten free and vegetarian menus, and copyedited current menus
- Reorganized the office, streamlined the pay check pick up process
- Acquired vendors for repair of restaurant equipment, and ordered supplies
Executive Pastry Chef and Social Media Manager
Gasthaus German Restaurant
10.2007 - 04.2022
- Company Overview: my family's business
- Baked German desserts from old family recipes, while managing the kitchen inventory and ensuring 100% satisfaction of our customers
- Managed the restaurant's social media presence by photographing our food and updating it on Facebook, WordPress and Instagram
- Attained a social media following on Facebook of over 6,000 followers in 6 years
- Managed staff hiring, training and scheduling
Staff photographer
WKU Mountain Workshops
10.2007 - 10.2017
- Company Overview: volunteer
- Photographed behind-the-scenes activity in a week-long photojournalism workshop in Kentucky
- Collaborated with team members, and photo coaches to upload to social media accounts such as Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, as well as to the website www.mountainworkshops.org
- Responsible for the final group photo of about 200 people
Staff photographer
Sarasota Herald-Tribune
Sarasota, FL
05.2004 - 08.2007
- Documentary photojournalist for a tri-county region covering breaking news, sports, and features
- Nominated for a Pulitzer Prize in Breaking News Photography as part of a team coverage of 2004 Hurricane Charley
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Photojournalism
Bachelor of Arts - Communication
Accomplishments
- 2003, One of 100 participants selected out of thousands from around the world to attend the Eddie Adams Workshop
- 2002, Kentucky Student Photographer of the Year
- 2003, College Photographer of the Year (Bronze)
Languages
- English, Fluent
- German, Fluent
- Spanish, Basics
Interests
Cooking and Baking
Recipe Development
Networking
My dog
Travel
Skills
- Social media promotion
- Entertainment coordination
- Vendor negotiation
- Menu planning
- Event Coordination
- Social Media Management
- Photography
- Team Leadership
- Hospitality Management
- Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom
- Customer Service
Timeline
Administrative Assistant and Event Server - Vincenzo's Italian Restaurant
01.2023 - 05.2024
Event Concierge - The Parklands Gheens Lodge
09.2022 - Current
Executive Pastry Chef and Social Media Manager - Gasthaus German Restaurant
10.2007 - 04.2022
Staff photographer - WKU Mountain Workshops
10.2007 - 10.2017
Staff photographer - Sarasota Herald-Tribune
05.2004 - 08.2007
WESTERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY - Bachelor of Arts, Photojournalism
UNIVERSITY OF LOUISVILLE - Bachelor of Arts, Communication
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