Sophia VanAlstyne
Orlando,FL
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Committed professional provides excellent customer service and works to carry out events to highest of standards. Knowledgeable and experienced in budgeting, vendor management and event promotion and marketing. Adept at problem-solving.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Event Planning Assistant
University Of North Florida Student Union Administration
2023.02 - Current
- Performed event coordination for larger parties and gatherings.
- Inspected event facilities to confirm conformance to customer requirements.
- Evaluated and selected service providers and vendors according to customer requirements.
- Designed and implemented efforts to publicize events and promote sponsorships.
- Reviewed event bills to confirm accuracy and approve payment.
- Coordinated schedules and timelines for events.
- Created and maintained event expenditures, budgets and timelines in job-related software.
- Managed administrative logistics of events planning, event booking, and event promotions.
- Managed event logistics and operations.
- Consulted with customers to determine objectives and requirements for events.
Student Phonathon Caller
University Of North Florida Annual Giving
2022.11 - 2023.01
- Coordinated events to encourage community involvement and increase awareness of organization's mission.
- Created and implemented fundraising plans to encourage donations and distribute funding.
- Managed budgets for events and campaigns, keeping financial goals on track.
- Proposed fundraising opportunities to potential donors to increase sources of funding.
- Planned and implemented fundraising events.
- Updated alumni information and keyed all contact details into database, maintaining high levels of accuracy and efficiency.
- Attended events to develop professional network of potential donors.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
Bartender Apprentice
Xl Soccer World
2022.04 - 2022.08
- Practiced safe work habits, wearing protective equipment and consistently following MSDS and OSHA standards.
- Restocked and replenished bar inventory and supplies and reported shortages or reordering needs to management.
- Created attractive bar displays by strategically arranging bottles and glasses.
- Arranged bottles and glasses in attractive and functional position to support efficient drink preparation and promotion of beverages.
- Assisted with inventorying beverage stock and bar supplies.
- Upheld strict regulations for safe alcohol service and food safety.
- Closed out cash register and prepared cashier report at close of business.
- Verified drinking age requirements of customers by carefully reviewing photo identification.
- Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
- Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
- Inspected dishes and utensils for cleanliness.
- Used slow periods to restock supplies, ice, trays, and delivery bags.
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
- Able to organize, throw away, and refill kegs.
Restaurant Hostess
Giovanni's Italian Restaurant & Pizza
2021.03 - 2021.09
- Assigned patrons to tables suitable for needs and restaurant section rotation.
- Developed and maintained up-to-date knowledge of menu items and daily specials to accurately respond to customer queries.
- Watched dining area staff to evaluate server loads and calculate accurate wait times.
- Resolved guest and employee complaints to maintain complete customer satisfaction and workforce effectiveness.
- Answered customer questions about hours, seating, and menu information.
- Greeted customers warmly upon arrival and provided friendly and warm presence throughout dining experience.
- Monitored seating area and checked restrooms regularly to keep spotless.
- Checked in with servers to confirm preparedness before seating customers.
- Assisted FOH and BOH staff to drive smooth service execution and maximize guest satisfaction.
- Used cash registers and credit card machines to cash out customers.
- Prepared dining room for service by cleaning , organizing tables and placing table settings.
- Took reservations and to-go orders by phone, answered customer questions, and informed of accurate wait times.
Education
Sports Psychology And Minor in ASL
University of North Florida
Jacksonville, FL05.2026
High School Diploma -
Lake Nona High School
Orlando, FL05.2022
Skills
- Team Development
- Team Support
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Microsoft Proficiency
- Phone Inquiries
- Event Planning
- Call Response and Transfer
- Conflict Management
- Telephone Etiquette
- CPR Certification
- Bilingual: ASL and English
- Critical Thinking
- Conflict and Complaint Resolution
- Stocking and Replenishing
- Social Perceptiveness
- Point-of-Sale (POS) Software
- Active Listening
- Sales Expertise
- Service-Orientation
- Price Memorization
- Speaking/ Public Presentation
- Instructing
- Persuasion
- Coordination
- Cash Handling
- Assist Customers
Accomplishments
- Fluency in ASL throughout school years
- CPR certification
- Microsoft Certification
- 4.0 GPA Student
- Community Volunteer
Languages
ASL
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Limited Working
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Event Planning Assistant
University Of North Florida Student Union Administration
2023.02 - Current
Student Phonathon Caller
University Of North Florida Annual Giving
2022.11 - 2023.01
Bartender Apprentice
Xl Soccer World
2022.04 - 2022.08
Restaurant Hostess
Giovanni's Italian Restaurant & Pizza
2021.03 - 2021.09
Sports Psychology And Minor in ASL
University of North Florida
High School Diploma -
Lake Nona High School
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