Liyala Wesonga
Chicago,IL
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Banquet Server
At Your Service
Washington, DC
10.2022 - Current
- Cultivated a reputation for exceptional customer service, consistently exceeding guest expectations and ensuring their satisfaction
- Maintained a clean and organized environment, fostering a positive dining experience for patrons
- Collaborated effectively with team members to optimize restaurant operations
- Increased customer satisfaction by 50% through personalized service initiatives.
Creative Production Intern
After School Matters
Chicago, IL
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Collaborated within a team to conceptualize, produce, and edit multiple short films
- Utilized professional video editing software (DaVinci Resolve, Adobe Premiere) to deliver polished final products
- Contributed to scriptwriting and gained practical knowledge of cinematography
- Performed as an actor in various short films showcased to a large audience.
Media Marketing Intern
University of Chicago - Polsky Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation
Chicago, IL
06.2021 - 08.2021
- Supported marketing initiatives by assisting with tasks and participating actively in team meetings
- Edited educational videos explaining branding and marketing concepts for the Polsky Center's YouTube channel
- Created engaging promotional videos for the Polsky Center's Instagram account to advertise marketing workshops.
Strategic Marketing Intern
After School Matters
Chicago, IL
06.2020 - 08.2020
- Analyzed existing data on neighborhood resources in collaboration with a team
- Employed statistical calculations to critically analyze and compare data sets, identifying key trends and valuable insights
- Presented findings to esteemed individuals including the wife of the Mayor of Chicago and prominent business leaders.
Education
Bachelor of Strategic, Legal, and Management Communications -
Howard University
01.2026
Skills
- Guest Needs Analysis
- Campaign Management
- Content Creation
- Data Analysis
- Customer Service
- Digital Advertising
Activities
- Howard University Undergraduate Student Assembly - PR Team, Videographer/Coordinator, 09/2022 - Present, Filmed and edited event footage to document and showcase organizational activities., Developed eye-catching promotional content using creative software (Photoshop, DaVinci Resolve)., Collaborated with a team to brainstorm and develop innovative concepts for upcoming events.
- Howard University ELITE Models, Model, 01/2023 - Present, Contributed to the organization's visual representation by participating in fashion shows (Howard University Homecoming, Howard University Springfest, New York Fashion Week 2024)., Modeled in promotional photoshoots for the organization.
Timeline
Banquet Server
At Your Service
10.2022 - Current
Creative Production Intern
After School Matters
06.2022 - 08.2022
Media Marketing Intern
University of Chicago - Polsky Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation
06.2021 - 08.2021
Strategic Marketing Intern
After School Matters
06.2020 - 08.2020
Bachelor of Strategic, Legal, and Management Communications -
Howard University