Kaia Zimmerman
Grand Rapids,MI
Summary
Dynamic banquet supervisor with a proven track record in team leadership and event management. Skilled in fostering teamwork and resolving guest inquiries to ensure exceptional service. Known for strong observation skills, especially in big crowds.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Banquet Supervisor
Redwater Restaurant Group
Grand Rapids, MI
03.2025 - Current
- Supervised banquet staff during events to ensure smooth operations.
- Trained new employees on service standards and operational procedures.
- Fostered teamwork among staff to maintain high service standards during events.
- Led a team in event setup, including moving tables and chairs.
- Resolved guest inquiries and issues to enhance overall experience.
Sports Editor
Central Michigan Life
Mount Pleasant, MI
01.2024 - Current
- Edited and wrote content for sports section of newspaper.
- Managed staff of writers in producing daily coverage of sporting events.
- Reviewed stories written by staff members for accuracy
- Conducted individual and team meetings weekly
- Interview experience with coaches, players, and other relevant individuals
- Posting content on social media and on a website regularly
- Supervised team of five to six sports writers by delegating stories, editing and writing stories.
Banquet Server
Redwater Restaurant Group
Grand Rapids, MI
11.2019 - 03.2025
- Assisted in the setup and breakdown of banquet tables, chairs, linens, and other equipment.
- Carried trays of food items from kitchen to dining areas.
- Arranged place settings with clean tablecloths, napkins and tableware to prepare for incoming guests.
- Worked with customers to make sure they were satisfied with service
Podcast Editor
Central Michigan Life
Mount Pleasant, MI
10.2023 - 12.2024
- Organized and edited audio files for podcasts
- Met with reporters and planned potential podcasts
- Posted podcasts on the web and
Assistant Sports Editor
Central Michigan Life
Mount Pleasant, MI
01.2023 - 12.2023
- Attended and reported on sporting events, including press conferences and post-game interviews.
- Edited stories for accuracy, grammar, punctuation, clarity, style and AP guidelines.
- Assisted the editor by editing stories and working with reporters
Intern/Reporter
WCMU Public Broadcasting
Mount Pleasant, MI
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Conducted interviews with people in the community
- Developed my skills in audio editing and production
- Wrote stories for radio and for the web
Reporter/Intern
Big Rapids Pioneer
Big Rapids, MI
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Wrote news stories based off of different events around the area
- Interviewed local people about different topics and worked on feature writing
- Worked with and shadowed other reporters
Sports Reporter
Central Michigan Life
Mount Pleasant, MI
09.2022 - 12.2022
- Conducted interviews with coaches, players and other personnel associated with sporting events.
- Wrote articles for newspapers, magazines and websites about sports topics.
- Wrote game recaps, feature stories, and columns
Assistant Softball Coach
Lowell High School
Lowell, MI
03.2020 - 08.2022
- Organized and monitored team practices to ensure players are prepared for games.
- Provided feedback to players about their individual performance during practice sessions.
- Assisted head coach with in-game duties such as preparing lineups and practice plans
- Motivated players to work hard both on the field and in the classroom
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism
Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI12-2024
Journalism
Grand Rapids Community College
Grand Rapids, MISkills
- Team leadership abilities
- Communication skills
- Works well with others
- Physical strength
- Organizational skills
- Event coordination
- Time management
- Reliable
Timeline
Banquet Supervisor
Redwater Restaurant Group
03.2025 - Current
Sports Editor
Central Michigan Life
01.2024 - Current
Podcast Editor
Central Michigan Life
10.2023 - 12.2024
Intern/Reporter
WCMU Public Broadcasting
05.2023 - 08.2023
Reporter/Intern
Big Rapids Pioneer
05.2023 - 08.2023
Assistant Sports Editor
Central Michigan Life
01.2023 - 12.2023
Sports Reporter
Central Michigan Life
09.2022 - 12.2022
Assistant Softball Coach
Lowell High School
03.2020 - 08.2022
Banquet Server
Redwater Restaurant Group
11.2019 - 03.2025
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism
Central Michigan University
Journalism
Grand Rapids Community College