Katelyn VanVreede
808 W. Front Street Apt A, Traverse City, MI- |-SUMMARY: Experienced Event and Marketing Manager with a demonstrated history of working in the higher
education industry. Diligent, organized professional skilled in Microsoft Word, communication, and the
hospitality industry with an interest in pursuing a career as an executive assistant.
EDUCATION
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI
Bachelor of Arts Degree in Hospitality Business
Summer 2015
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GPA: 3.0/ 4.0;
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Relevant Coursework: Economics / Statistics / Communication/ Leadership
Management/ Hospitality Business related courses
WORK & LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
It Takes 2 To Say I Do Traverse City, MI
Owner May 2017 – Current
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Organization and execution of a $15,000 wedding planning giveaway in order to market
twenty-eight different local companies
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Personally financing and balancing a full-time job while creating a successful company
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Establishing prices of goods and services while maintaining all records and bookkeeping
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Creating and maintaining the company website
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Managing It Takes 2 To Say I Do by responding to customers and inquiries in a timely
fashion
Leland Lodge Leland, MI
Events and Marketing Manager July 2015 – Current
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Responsible for organizing and creating catering accounts which has increased 57% since
starting in 2015
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Managing event services and ensuring customer satisfaction while increasing revenue and
expanding business
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Held accountable to create and fulfill the events department budget which has shown
over a 30% in GOP since 2015
Ruby Tuesday Traverse City, MI/Okemos, MI
GSC (Shift Leader)
March 2011 – July 2015
Server, Bartender
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Responsible for planning, directing, and supervising all front of house operations
including regulating presentation, sanitation, service and safety for complete customer
satisfaction
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Facilitated menu and service training to the staff
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Held responsible for loss prevention, cash handling procedures, inventory ordering and
product accountability
SKILLS, ACTIVITIES & INTERESTS
Technical Skills: Experienced in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, Power Point, Google Suite, Micros, and
Square
Certifications & Training: Food Safety Certification, Hospitality Management from Cornell University, TIPS
Alpha Kappa Psi Professional Business Fraternity
Leadership: Ruby Tuesday Scholarship for $1000 for working full time with 12 or more credits
References Available Upon Request
