Melissa Allphin

• Trained winning teams to participate in culinary competitions, developing student skills and confidence.
• Designed hands-on lesson plans for students every semester.
• Evaluated student performance fairly based on established grading criteria while remaining open to constructive feedback from peers regarding assessments made.
• Organized guest lectures from industry professionals, exposing students to various career paths within the culinary field.

• Led fundraising efforts through strategic event planning, generating significant revenue for The Samford Legacy League, providing needs based scholarships to students wishing to attend Samford University.
• Created memorable experiences for attendees by incorporating unique elements into each event design.
• Launched new signature events that became highly anticipated annual celebrations within the community.

• Delivered memorable university events by coordinating unique entertainment options and catering selections tailored to the donor preferences.
• Coordinated schedules and timelines for events.
• Managed event logistics and operations.
• Oversaw event registration process by collecting and tracking attendee information.

Vestavia Country Club-Event Coordinator

• Developed weekly event meetings across departments which led to record breaking revenue sales.
• Cultivated positive relationships with vendors to deliver timely and cost-effective supply of services and materials.
• Created and managed project plans, timelines and budgets.
• Provided exceptional customer service by promptly addressing inquiries, ensuring a high level of satisfaction among clientele.

Cooking Light Magazine, Internship and Guest Writer

• Gained hands-on experience in magazine test kitchen as 6 month internship
• "Super Fast" recipe developer and guest writer for multiple months