Kaitlin

A. McGuire
www.linkedin.com/pub/kaitlin-mcguire/66/41b/412/

kaitlinmcguire@outlook.com
(785) 492-1440

Education:

Bachelor of Science
Ball State University


Major: Hospitality & Food Management
Minor: Foundations of Management
Deans List: Spring 2013 through present

Skills:
Microsoft Office, Adobe InDesign & Photoshop, Altru, Jonas
CVENT certified, ServSafe certified, CPR certified

Muncie, IN
Aug 2011 - Dec 2014

Work Experience:
Minnetrista Cultural Center, www.minnetrista.net

Muncie, IN
Event Sales Intern





Aug 2014 Dec 2014
Consult with clients to prepare and execute event logistics
Generate event sales opportunities for social, corporate, and community events
Follow up on event sales inquiries and develop relationships with prospects
Complete scheduling and administrative tasks for Event Coordinator

Gaylord, MI
Event Sales & Marketing/Food and Beverage Manager

May 2014 Aug 2014
Sales team member who created and secured contracts up to $10,000



Directed the set-up, execution, and tear-down of banquet and meeting space
Controlled and recorded inventory for over 85 different types of assets
Streamlined operations of corporate and social events for up to 300 people
Managed up to 12 staff members in daily food and beverage operations
Marketed resort property and venues to prospective clients

Otsego Club and Resort Intern, www.otsegoclub.com

Ball State University, cms.bsu.edu

Admissions Tour Guide

Promoted the Universitys history, mission, and strategic plans
Conduct tours for prospective students and families

Muncie, IN

Aug 2013 May 2014

Server, Cooks Help, Food Prep for Dining Service

Aug 2011 May 2014
Responsible for serving meals to 75 football team members and coaches daily
Meet customers specific needs by working with team of six to nine employees
Worked outside of schedule to execute Saturday banquets






Accent on Indianapolis - DMC, www.accentindy.com

Indianapolis, IN

Contract Event Staff





May 2013 Dec 2013
Execute programs under leadership of Accent Program Coordinators
Orchestrated teambuilding functions for corporate clients
Assisted in set-up, execution, and tear down of corporate and social events
Managed check-in of 800 people and facilitated transfer to lodging