Sydney Polivka
Gainesville,FL
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Dock Hand
Sands Hotel & Marina
04.2021 - Current
- Tied up boats to pump gas, sold concessions, and retrieved ice/bait. I also became proficient in Excel by inputting transactions and writing rental contracts for marina boat slips. This job helped me learn to manage large sums of money independently.
Packager
BC Surf & Sport
07.2021 - Current
- Packaged Sun Bum products, BC crew socks, and picked up and dropped off product shipments. This role helped me develop my strong time management skills.
Student Intern
Charles Rutenberg RealtyLLC
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Communicated effectively with faculty and staff and accepted critiques and suggestions for areas of improvement. Facilitated successful completion of projects such as logo design, social media management, and creating advertising templates for local FTL magazines.
Hostess
Coconuts
06.2020 - 05.2021
- Hosting, seating patrons, bussing and wiping tables, trash duties, running food, and bathroom cleanup. Developed strong interpersonal skills and conflict management.
Assistant Director of Hospitality
Gator Growl
03.2023 - Current
- I was responsible for the talent being comfortable before their homecoming performance. I ran errands to fulfill their needs and was on hand during showtime and the weeks leading up for any last-minute requests. In 2023, I worked directly with Jason Derulo.
Recruitment Analyst
Kappa Delta
08.2023 - Current
- For the 2023 sorority recruitment, I organized pairings for all rounds, facilitated the background work of the recruitment process using Excel, and calculated the average scores of the potential new members who embody the values of KD.
Set Team Leader & Retreat Chair
Kappa Delta
01.2023 - Current
- I work to welcome new member classes into our sisterhood. I organize weekly meetings to plan new member retreats (finding venue, creating agenda, and overseeing general organization).
Participant
Heavener Leadership Challenge
03.2023 - Current
- This highly competitive business organization included a10-week program with weekly meetings. HLC helped me develop my leadership skills, and discover my values and personal mission statements, while also aiding in my overall development as a business professional.
Participant
Leadership Development Program
08.2022 - 12.2022
- This UF business org enhanced my leadership skills and introduced me to the Heavener community through different development activities. We met weekly to work on our philanthropic project-collecting school supplies for low-income Gainesville middle schools.
Education
BBA - Business Administration & Wealth Management
University of Florida, Warrington College of Business
Gainesville, FL05.2026
Accomplishments
- Sun Sentinel Broward County Player of the Year (2020)
- Broward County Female Athlete of the Year Finalist (2020)
- Florida 4a Women's Soccer State Champion (2021)
- BCAA Scholar Athlete (2021-2022)
- Pinacle Award Winner (2019-2020)
- Excelsior Award (2018-2022)
Timeline
Recruitment Analyst
Kappa Delta
08.2023 - Current
Student Intern
Charles Rutenberg RealtyLLC
05.2023 - 08.2023
Assistant Director of Hospitality
Gator Growl
03.2023 - Current
Participant
Heavener Leadership Challenge
03.2023 - Current
Set Team Leader & Retreat Chair
Kappa Delta
01.2023 - Current
Participant
Leadership Development Program
08.2022 - 12.2022
Packager
BC Surf & Sport
07.2021 - Current
Dock Hand
Sands Hotel & Marina
04.2021 - Current
Hostess
Coconuts
06.2020 - 05.2021
BBA - Business Administration & Wealth Management
University of Florida, Warrington College of Business
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