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Work History
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Jules Phillips

Orlando,FL

Summary

Hello! I'm a graduate of UCF's Rosen School of Hospitality, and have a dynamic background including guest and client service, fine dining hospitality, and entertainment management. Overall, I'm an Orlando native Hospitality Professional dedicated to making guests feel welcome and appreciated regardless of the space. My best assets are exceptional people skills and an outgoing personality, with a strong work ethic and willingness to continue learning.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Events Assistant Stage Manager

Universal Orlando Resorts
08.2023 - Current

- Arranged and oversaw production schedules and timecards via Kronos and direct manager for 82 employees, staying under budget on project resources, labor hours, and set materials.
- Led and presented valuable update meetings with producers and extended production crew to keep in step
with the event's creative vision and budget.
- Prepared administrative paperwork, actor contracts, scripts, and responsible for administering NDA's for all actors involved on project.
- Managed production crew to deliver successful performances while also making technical
calls, utilizing skills in both people and high budget event production management.

Account Manager

Protocol Health
06.2022 - Current

- Maintained high-value accounts through effective client service and consistent, streamlined communication.
- Processed client's employee terminations and new benefit enrollments via Employee Navigator, Paylocity and COBRA.
- Designed and created company website, marketing, and social media, capitalizing on emerging website trends to build business growth.
- Addressed problems with accounting, billing, and service delivery to maintain and enhance client satisfaction.

Fine Dining and Banquet Server

Ruth Chris Steakhouse
11.2022 - 10.2023
  • Shared extensive knowledge of wine, menu items and ingredients, enabling guests to make personal decisions based on taste and interest.
  • Strategically timed meal pacing for guests, resetting utensils as needed and de-crumbing linens between each course.
  • Provided gourmet coffee service per request, preparing espressos, Americanos, lattes, and cappuccinos as needed.
  • Ensured five-star service for all guests, ensuring an excellent dining experience and cultivating relationships with new and old regulars through strong menu knowledge and warm, attentive hospitality

Entertainment Events Coordinator

Universal Orlando
08.2021 - 08.2023

- Adjusted employee timecards via Kronos and documented any time discrepancies or changes in schedule on daily report.
- First point of supervisory contact for actors and guests alike, and acting as a communication liaison between departments.
- Coordinated and managed actor cast changes and meetings daily- responsible for around 50 actors, ensuring they are performing safely in their venue and giving notes if not following show direction.

Front Office Agent

Hard Rock Hotel
04.2021 - 04.2022

- Run arrivals and departures lists daily for the following day, to ensure special requests are met package rates and traces are set up correctly, VIP guests are upgraded if available, special occasion guests are upgraded/amenities set up if available
- Blocking "holes" as needed, ensuring proper rooms are blocked for upcoming arrivals, documenting and handling guest conflict situations and if necessary, allotting compensation.
- Responsible for the proper training of new Front Office Agents, ensuring Loews Hotel hospitality knowledge and standards are met for each employee.
- Ensure billing is correct for direct hotel guests and third party reservations, run room charges and bill auditing as needed.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Theatre And Event Management

University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL
12.2021

Skills

  • Several years expertise with client/guest service and hospitality
  • Higher education comprehension and experience with event planning and management
  • Strong with negotiation and communication, verbal and written
  • Task organization, employee and time management
  • Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office
  • Skilled in team development and training
  • Experience creating and distributing effective marketing collateral

References

  • Emily Shepler, Manager at Universal Orlando: 717-433-5946
  • Pete Mendez, Manager at Ruth Chris: 407-462-2617
  • Chabelis Sweet, Manager at Protocol Health: 865-237-8820

Timeline

Events Assistant Stage Manager

Universal Orlando Resorts
08.2023 - Current

Fine Dining and Banquet Server

Ruth Chris Steakhouse
11.2022 - 10.2023

Account Manager

Protocol Health
06.2022 - Current

Entertainment Events Coordinator

Universal Orlando
08.2021 - 08.2023

Front Office Agent

Hard Rock Hotel
04.2021 - 04.2022

Bachelor of Arts - Theatre And Event Management

University of Central Florida
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