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Reese Gannon

Atlanta,GA

Summary

Experienced in client-facing roles requiring clarity, empathy, and adaptability. Proven ability to manage logistics and prepare marketing materials while supporting cross-functional teams. Four years of experience in the restaurant industry, demonstrating strong communication, hospitality, and multitasking skills in fast-paced environments.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Founder

PleaseLookForMe
Atlanta, GA
08.2021 - Current
  • Act as a liaison between families of missing persons and law enforcement to ensure effective communication and support.
  • Create and distribute social media and print flyers to raise awareness about missing individuals, leading to increased community engagement.
  • Run a social media-based organization across platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok, utilizing creative content to inform and mobilize the community.
  • Partnered with other nonprofit organizations, news stations, and community groups to coordinate search efforts and share information, such as the Dock Ellis Foundation, CommunityX, ATLscoop, and several small businesses.
  • Provide emotional support and guidance to families navigating the challenges associated with missing persons cases.

Head Hostess

Chops and Lobster Bar
Atlanta, GA
01.2021 - 03.2025
  • Schedule and manage 100 - 250 reservations each day, as well as arrange private parties and large events.
  • Develop lasting relationships with 30+ guests and generate repeat customers through friendly interaction.
  • Supervised reservation system and coordinated with 20+ servers to optimize table turnover and guest flow.
  • Developed physical training materials and conducted shadowing sessions to ensure consistency in guest interactions and service quality for 5-10 new hostesses.

Remote Intern / Ambassador

Community X
Chicago, IL
05.2022 - 07.2022
  • Company Overview: a prominent social activism hub
  • Partnered with CommunityX, a prominent social activism hub, on a widely known missing persons case, contributing to community outreach and awareness efforts.
  • Controlled community events and campaigns to mobilize support for the case, engaging local media and stakeholders to amplify messaging.
  • Developed educational materials and social media content to inform the public about the situation, fostering a sense of community involvement, and urgency.
  • Created online petitions and financial campaigns.

Education

Bachelor of Business Administration - Entrepreneurship

Georgia State University, Robinson College of Business
Atlanta, GA
08.2024

Skills

  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Crisis management
  • Social media marketing
  • Collaboration
  • Partnership building
  • Problem solving
  • Customer relationship management
  • Guest relations

Volunteer Experience

  • Standby volunteer for missing persons search and rescue teams.
  • Certified in IS-100.c, an Introduction to the Incident Command System (ICS) and ICS-200: Basic Incident Command System for Initial Response.

Leadership Experience

AGAPE Way, Atlanta, GA, 03/01/21, 05/31/22, Organized breakfasts on Sunday mornings for 40+ homeless people, coordinating with individuals and restaurant owners to provide food and beverages., Conducted clothing drives onsite and allocated items to 40+ homeless people each Sunday.

Accomplishments

  • President's List (23-24) & Dean's List (24-25)
  • AJC Cup: All Around Best Senior 2023

Timeline

Remote Intern / Ambassador

Community X
05.2022 - 07.2022

Founder

PleaseLookForMe
08.2021 - Current

Head Hostess

Chops and Lobster Bar
01.2021 - 03.2025

Bachelor of Business Administration - Entrepreneurship

Georgia State University, Robinson College of Business

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