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Julia Thompson

Nutley,NJ

Summary

Motivated professional offering a Bachelor's Degree in Hospitality, Tourism, and Event Management. Adds value to any organization in need of great collaboration, interpersonal and multitasking abilities. Meets tight deadlines.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Banquet Organizer

Calandra’s Italian Village
Caldwell, NJ
07.2023 - Current
  • Assist the banquet manager with booking parties in the restaurant, charging customer deposits of $400, booking parties of up to 100 people and renting out the appropriate space in the restaurant on a certain date to accommodate that many people
  • Consult with customers inquiring about booking private events- formally meet with them to inform them on party menu packages, prices, date availability, while answering any and every question using event planning and management knowledge
  • Ask preliminary interview questions and advise on applications to potential candidates when they come into the restaurant looking for a job
  • Ensure proper set-up in restaurant to satisfy the customer's event needs.

Event Associate/Specialist

Calandra Enterprises
07.2023 - Current
  • Responsible for supervising both on-site and offsite events to provide great event management
  • Overseeing the logistics of all events the day of to make sure everything runs smoothly and efficiently
  • Supervise with the planning of events- duties include reaching out to vendors, following a budget, research venues to host events, use appropriate technology/social media to promote, etc
  • Market events through the use of social media to attract relevant target audiences to attend
  • Engage with customers at venues in order to promote our brand and spread the word Calandra’s and what they offer.

Hostess

Calandra’s Italian Village
Caldwell, NJ
01.2020 - 07.2023
  • Greet guests in a friendly and welcoming manner as they are escorted to their tables
  • Manage reservations taken through phone or online, and assemble to-go and catering orders
  • Handle all phone calls and answer customer questions about menu items, special events, private parties, etc
  • Coordinate seating arrangements for appropriate dates, times, and party counts, and distribute an equal number of tables per server
  • Consult with staff in order to ensure that restaurant is being run efficiently.

Event Assistant

Dream Theme Events
Nutley, NJ
06.2021 - 06.2023
  • Assist at kids’ birthday parties and other events organized by this business
  • Aid children with tasks such as arts and crafts and scavenger hunts
  • Familiarize with booking events for the public
  • Led activities for children and interact with them to guarantee a creative and fun learning experience.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Hospitality, Tourism, and Event Management

Stockton University
12.2023

Skills

  • POS System
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Teamwork
  • Problem-Solving
  • Communication
  • Strategic Planning
  • Powerpoint
  • Customer Service
  • Public Interaction
  • Conflict Mediation

Certification

  • Dean’s List every semester 2020-2024
  • QPR Suicide Prevention

Activities

  • Eta Sigma Delta Hospitality Honor Society
  • NSLS (National Society of Leadership and Success)

Timeline

Banquet Organizer

Calandra’s Italian Village
07.2023 - Current

Event Associate/Specialist

Calandra Enterprises
07.2023 - Current

Event Assistant

Dream Theme Events
06.2021 - 06.2023

Hostess

Calandra’s Italian Village
01.2020 - 07.2023

Bachelor of Science - Hospitality, Tourism, and Event Management

Stockton University

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