RIANA MADISON
Graduate Teaching And Research Assistant
ORANGE PARK,FLORIDA
Summary
Resourceful Graduate Research and Teaching Assistant passionate about advancing knowledge in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion through high-quality research. Self-motivated professional with excellent communication, planning and problem solving abilities.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Graduate Teaching and Research Assistant
University Of Central Florida, UCF
Orlando, FL
08.2020 - Current
- Documented attendance and completed assignments to maintain full class and student records.
- Taught small groups of students focused on specific parts of coursework.
- Coordinated homework and assignments for absent students.
- Kept abreast of latest developments in field, both academically and through applied skill.
- Applied fair grading practices consistently to evaluate students' work and assign letter or number values.
Project Coordinator
Florida State College at Jacksonville
Jacksonville, FL
09.2021 - Current
- Prioritized needs and delegated assignments to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to draft project schedules and plans.
- Managed work streams for both routine and special projects simultaneously.
- Monitored and coordinated budget management, venue selection, transportation and entertainment for corporate events.
Financial Relationship Consultant
Regions Bank
Jacksonville, Florida
02.2021 - 09.2021
- Assist Customers in the selection of various accounts and financial services
- Opened, maintained and closed all account types
- Promote business for the bank by maintaining customer relations and referring customers to appropriate staff for any other services (investments, mortgage, etc.)
- Consulted with clients to assess and meet short- and long-term financial goal.
- Answered clients' questions regarding details of financial plans and strategies and explained data in easy-to-understand terms.
Catering Manager
DoubleTree Jacksonville Airport
Jacksonville, Florida
10.2019 - 02.2021
- Solicit, negotiate and book new and repeat catering business through various efforts including outside sales calls, telemarketing, mailings, referrals, networking etc
- To maximize catering and room revenue
- Respond to RFP's received via direct inquiries, third party lead sites, internet/website and walk-in leads and send proposals, collateral and menus, logging all activity and following up with potential clients
- Negotiate contracts with customers and commission agreements with third party agencies
- Initiate the preparation of proposals and/or contracts to advise prospective customers primarily of the hotel guest rooms, but also meeting space and/or banquet date, space and rate availability
- Develop and quote prices for it.
Catering Manager
Embassy Suites Jacksonville Baymeadows
Jacksonville, Florida
10.2018 - 01.2021
- Solicit, negotiate and book new and repeat catering business through various efforts including outside sales calls, telemarketing, mailings, referrals, networking etc
- To maximize catering and room revenue
- Respond to RFP's received via direct inquiries, third party lead sites, internet/website and walk-in leads and send proposals, collateral and menus, logging all activity and following up with potential clients
- Negotiate contracts with customers and commission agreements with third party agencies
- Initiate the preparation of proposals and/or contracts to advise prospective customers primarily of the hotel guest rooms, but also meeting space and/or banquet date, space and rate availability
- Develop and quote prices for it.
All Wheeled Vehicle Mechanic
United States Army National Guard
West Palm Beach, Florida
07.2013 - 04.2018
- Maintain wheeled vehicles, their associated trailers and material handling equipment systems Inspecting, servicing, maintaining, repairing, replacement, adjusting and testing of wheeled vehicles and material handling equipment systems, subsystems and components Service automotive electrical systems including wiring harness, and starting and charging systems Perform wheeled vehicle recovery operations
Education
Master of Science - Organizational Leadership
Brenau University
Gainesville, GA 09.2017 -
Bachelor of Science - Hospitality Management
Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton, FL 06.2013 -
Ph.D. - Hospitality Management
University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL 08.2020 -
Skills
Stakeholder relationship managementLeadershipData managementMultitaskingComputer skillsReliable and trustworthy
Technical Writing
Timeline
Project Coordinator
Florida State College at Jacksonville
09.2021 - Current
Financial Relationship Consultant
Regions Bank
02.2021 - 09.2021
Graduate Teaching and Research Assistant
University Of Central Florida, UCF
08.2020 - Current
Ph.D. - Hospitality Management
University of Central Florida
08.2020 -
Catering Manager
DoubleTree Jacksonville Airport
10.2019 - 02.2021
Catering Manager
Embassy Suites Jacksonville Baymeadows
10.2018 - 01.2021
Master of Science - Organizational Leadership
Brenau University
09.2017 -
All Wheeled Vehicle Mechanic
United States Army National Guard
07.2013 - 04.2018
Bachelor of Science - Hospitality Management
Florida Atlantic University
06.2013 -