Melina Frodella
New York,NY
Summary
Hardworking and passionate hostess with a background in various fine-dining industry roles such as reservationist and desserts. Skilled in manning high-volume dining environment and delivering excellent customer service. Ready to jump into any situation while always maintaining a warm and positive attitude.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Director of Theater Repertory
City Kids Foundation
01.2024 - Current
- Mentored young creators and artists by developing acting exercises to help them devise their own performances
- Streamlined rehearsal processes for more efficient use of time and recourses, resulting in stronger performances
- Fostered a positive working environment and developed one-on-one meetings with every creator to ensure every voice was heard
- Helped organize community performances
Film Publicity Intern
Obscured Pictures
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Supported PR managers with researching, creating media lists, scheduling, news monitoring, film research, and general administrative duties
- Researched and collected online and print coverage for all films to distribute to clients & filmmakers
- Worked with film journalists to review our films, as well as attended screenings
Publicity Manager, Hostess, Waitress
H2Ocean Restaurant And Rawbar
08.2015 - 04.2023
- Oversaw social media presence and publicity campaigns
- Experience in front of house as hostess, waitress, and in kitchen preparing desserts
- Managed high-volume phone calls, reservations, and waitlists
- Assisted the transition of a high-end à la carte restaurant to takeout during COVID shutdown
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Communications, Theatre, Documentary Storymaking
Muhlenberg College
Allentown, PASummer Intensive - Acting
Harvard University
Cambridge, MASummer Intensive - Public Speaking
Harvard University
Cambridge, MASkills
- High-volume dining
- Reservation coordination
- Food Running
- Phone Etiquette
- Reservations Coordination
- Menu Memorization
- Table Bussing
- POS system operations
- Open Table, Resy
- Restaurant layout knowledge
- Greeting guests
- Continuous Improvement
- Team Player
- Warm and Friendly
Languages
Italian
Professional Working
Timeline
Assistant Director of Theater Repertory
City Kids Foundation
01.2024 - Current
Film Publicity Intern
Obscured Pictures
01.2023 - 05.2023
Publicity Manager, Hostess, Waitress
H2Ocean Restaurant And Rawbar
08.2015 - 04.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Communications, Theatre, Documentary Storymaking
Muhlenberg College
Summer Intensive - Acting
Harvard University
Summer Intensive - Public Speaking
Harvard University
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