Sophie Smith
Seneca,South Carolina
Summary
Eager Student looking to find opportunities for possible practicums or internships involving PRTM in roles regarding events management, sports management, the food and beverage industry, or other opportunities regarding the tourism and event management emphasis of PRTM.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Waitress (MELLOW MUSHROOM)
Mellow Mushroom Pizza Bakers
04.2024 - Current
- Pleased to announce that I am returning to Mellow Mushroom, Fredericksburg, to work for Summer of 2024 with all new management
- Will be completing PRTM 2060 Requirement, as well as continuing building a relationship with the franchise.
Learning Beyond Campus TCTC Boston, MA
Tri County Technical College
05.2023 - 07.2023
- Spent the entire month of June in the city of Boston living with 9 strangers and 3 TCTC professors to study public speaking and early American History for a Summer semester course
- I explored the city of Boston and its surrounding towns daily, seeing places such as the Salem Witch Trials in Salem, the Freedom Trail, North Church, and many other historical venues
- I completed assignments and speeches all while completing this 6 credit program.
National History Day Project
Fredericksburg Academy
11.2020 - 02.2021
- Curated a four-month-long research project for the National History Day competition in Virginia, where the theme was "Breaking Barriers," and my research topic was Leprosy.
Waitress (THE RESERVE LAKE KEOWEE)
The Reserve At Lake Keowee
02.2023 - 07.2023
- Worked for one of the most esteemed country clubs in South Carolina as a waitress for members of a beautiful country club, including impressive members such as Dabo Swinney and Kirk Herbstreit.
Swim Instructor (FAWN LAKE)
Fawn Lake Fliers
05.2021 - 08.2022
- Worked with children every summer morning from 7:30AM - 11:30AM teaching swim strokes, strengthening competitive swimmers, setting up and breaking down the pool, testing chemicals, and organizing team events and swim meets.
Waitress (MELLOW MUSHROOM)
Mellow Mushroom Pizza Bakers
05.2021 - 08.2022
- Opened a brand-new Mellow Mushroom Pizza Bakers in early May, working as a waitress, server, busser, cashier, host, and expo lineman for over a year.
Travel Volleyball Captain
Core Volleyball Club
11.2020 - 06.2022
- Held a leadership position as team captain for my national team from sophomore to senior year.
- Led team to several gold medals over the course of this position.
Volunteer Swim Instructor (FAWN LAKE)
Fawn Lake Fliers
05.2018 - 08.2020
- Volunteered every morning for the three summer months from 7:30AM - 11:30AM setting up the pool, teaching children swim strokes and techniques, breaking down the pool, and taking care of team building exercises, team meetings, and socials.
Education
PRTM Major, Business Minor - Business Management
Clemson University
Clemson, South Carolina05.2026
High School Diploma -
Fredericksburg Academy
Fredericksburg, Virginia05.2022
Skills
- Social Skills I possess many interpersonal skills involving communication and socialization, and have had great success working in hospitality and accommodating to others' needs
- Active I am great on my feet, and can work while moving around, running, or standing, for many hours on end I gained lots of experience with this through being a waitress, and being a children's swim coach
- Patience I have exceptional patience, for I have dealt with many tricky situations in the service industry, and have been able to maintain composure, even while handling tricky situations with difficult people I can keep a smile on my face, regardless of the scenario
- Leadership I am a team player, however, I am also a leader I prefer to lead groups, while still taking into account other group members' thoughts, feelings, and ideas I enjoy leading collaborative projects, while still keeping the workload even among group members
- Communication I am a strong communicator, and I communicate enough with my bosses and professors without being overbearing
- Creativity I am very innovative, artistic, and creative I always participated in school art competitions and classes, and have always been fond of finding my own creative projects at home
- Customer Service: I take pride in my ability to converse and build a rapport with all types of customers I believe I am very good at making customers feel welcome and comfortable
- Team Collaboration: I work very well with others, and I enjoy collaborating with other passionate workers and learning new perspectives from my teammates
- Hospitality service expertise: Since working in customer service, I have learned how to make customers feel comfortable and taken care of, and it is something that now comes natural to me
- Handling Complaints: Working in a service industry means being able to tackle issues that customers may have, and after three years of dealing with all different kinds of complaints, I believe I have perfected my methods
Activities
- Track and Field Runner, 03/2016, 06/2018, I competed in running competitions for my school in events such as the 100m dash, the 80m hurdles, the 4x100 relay, the 4x400 relay, and the 200m dash.
- Competitive Swimmer, 05/2009, 08/2022, Swam competitively from the ages of 5 - 18, competing at the regional and state level for both my high school and country club swim team year round.
- State Swimmer (Fredericksburg Academy), 02/2020, Swam for the Virginia state swim meet representing my high school in two events.
- Travel Volleyball Player (CORE), 10/2016, 06/2022, Traveled regionally and nationally to compete in multi-day tournaments for CORE Volleyball Club from early middle school until graduation.
- High School Volleyball (Riverbend HS), 08/2018, 08/2019, Played my freshman year of high school as an outside and right side hitter for my high school volleyball team until I transferred to a small private school.
Awards
- Honor Roll from middle school until graduation
- National History Day Presentation Award
- Most Improved High School Volleyball
- Clemson University's College of Behavioral and Social Sciences Dean's List Fall 2023 Semester
Hobbies and Interests
- I love sports; Football is my favorite sporting event to watch, and I love to play volleyball and swim
- Water Activities; I live on a lake in Virginia, and I always go out and paddleboard or swim in the Spring and Summer.
- Art; I am an accomplished drawer, specializing in detailed pieces, as well as abstract painting. I have been making art since early childhood.
- Hospitality; I have always loved working in customer service, food service, and hospitality. I have great interpersonal communication skills and I love to use them in whichever job I am working. I enjoy making memorable experiences for people.
Timeline
Waitress (MELLOW MUSHROOM)
Mellow Mushroom Pizza Bakers
04.2024 - Current
Learning Beyond Campus TCTC Boston, MA
Tri County Technical College
05.2023 - 07.2023
Waitress (THE RESERVE LAKE KEOWEE)
The Reserve At Lake Keowee
02.2023 - 07.2023
Swim Instructor (FAWN LAKE)
Fawn Lake Fliers
05.2021 - 08.2022
Waitress (MELLOW MUSHROOM)
Mellow Mushroom Pizza Bakers
05.2021 - 08.2022
National History Day Project
Fredericksburg Academy
11.2020 - 02.2021
Travel Volleyball Captain
Core Volleyball Club
11.2020 - 06.2022
Volunteer Swim Instructor (FAWN LAKE)
Fawn Lake Fliers
05.2018 - 08.2020
PRTM Major, Business Minor - Business Management
Clemson University
High School Diploma -
Fredericksburg Academy
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