Summary
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Skills
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Jamilia Lawrence

Orlando,Fl

Summary

Highly motivated graduate student, with a passion for hospitality. Possessing a solid academic foundation in hospitality management and continuing. Over the past 2 years, I have also gained hands-on experience in the industry, as well as now providing academic and administrative support to faculty members and students. I am eager to contribute both my education and skills to a more challenging role in the industry where I can leverage my adaptability, enthusiasm, and dedication to fostering and contributing to a positive and successful work environment.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Graduate Assistant

University Of Central Florida, UCF
10.2023 - Current

Mentor/ help students with personalized guidance on their academic, extracurricular, and professional development progress, towards their health and law-related career goals.

Hostess

The Ritz-Carlton Bal-Harbour
09.2022 - 07.2023
  • Coordinate between the front of the house, back of the house, and culinary departments to meet special requests, culinary preferences, and dietary restrictions
  • Control server sections, and create seating charts for high-volume special events including holiday buffets, prix fixe dinners, and private parties in a 120-plus-seat restaurant

Server/ Cashier

BOXI Park
06.2022 - 08.2022
  • Delivered genuine hospitality to guests

Education

Master of Science - Hospitality And Tourism Management

University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL
05.2025

Bachelor of Science - Hospitality Management

Florida International University
Miami, FL
07.2023

Culinary Arts

Montego Bay Community College
Montego Bay, Jamaica
05.2021

Skills

  • Course Materials Development
  • Event Organization
  • Guest Engagement
  • Customer Service
  • Meeting Facilitation
  • Time Management
  • Problem Solving

Accomplishments

  • Montego Bay Community College (Deans List & Principal's Honor Roll)
  • Outstanding Leadership in Co-Curricular Activities (2021)
  • Florida International University Deans List (2021, 2022, 2023)

Additional Information

Experience using Microsoft Office, P.O.S and P.M.S systems, Open Table, Micros, and Social Media.

Personal: Takes initiative, resilient, highly detail-oriented, Excellent written and verbal communication, Leadership, project management, Problem-solving

Volunteer

  • Melody Home for Girls, Montego Bay, St. James, 12/2020, Led a team of 6 individuals and conducted charitable campaigns for underprivileged girls in need of toiletries, hair products, accessories, etc, Completed volunteer work to give back to an organization, while maintaining values and a high degree of professionalism with all stakeholders
  • St. James Municipal Council, Montego Bay, St. James, 02/2020, Provided assistance in organizing general files and records, sustaining a logical organization system for easy access, and sending information when requested, Arranged and participated in meetings with the mayor and other political officials

Clubs Organizations

  • Florida International University - National Society of Collegiate Scholars
  • Homecoming Council (External PR Chair)
  • Montego Bay Community College - Culinary Club (president)
  • Circle K

Timeline

Graduate Assistant

University Of Central Florida, UCF
10.2023 - Current

Hostess

The Ritz-Carlton Bal-Harbour
09.2022 - 07.2023

Server/ Cashier

BOXI Park
06.2022 - 08.2022

Master of Science - Hospitality And Tourism Management

University of Central Florida

Bachelor of Science - Hospitality Management

Florida International University

Culinary Arts

Montego Bay Community College
Jamilia Lawrence