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Current: 1940 Sunchase Drive Apt. E Harrisonburg, VA 22801
Home: 4810 Gardens Spring Lane #101 Glen Allen, VA 23059
Phone: 804-929-8952 E-Mail: linkat@dukes.jmu.edu

James Madison University 800 South Main Street, Harrisonburg, VA

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August 2012 Present

B.S. - Hospitality Management; Business and Music Industry Minors

Professional Experience
Student Manager JMU Dining Services, Harrisonburg, VA
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Student Manager since August 2014 - Manage student employees and other staff in food service and
preparation pertaining to frozen, refrigerated, cooked, and other items. Encounter over 250 customers
daily in a fast-paced job environment that accounts for 35% of the universitys dining profits.

Orientation Peer Advisor JMU Orientation, Harrisonburg, VA

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September 2012 Present

February 2015 September 2015

Assisted in the supervision of approximately 300 First Year Orientation Guides and facilitated the
successful transition of first year students in the Class of 2019. Provided guidance for new students as well
as strengthening my own public speaking, group facilitation, leadership, and overall team-building skills.

UPB Summer Student Intern University Program Board at James Madison University
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Facilitated transitioning of music/events programming organization to the new school year. Researched
entertainment acts and collaborated with program boards at other universities. Hosted an event with
food and music for 250 students with a budget of $3,000.

Intern for Concert Production Pocahontas Live, Chesterfield, VA

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Summer 2013

Internship for Pocahontas Live for their outdoor summer concert series. Consisted of running errands for
bands, band managers, venue owners/assistants, etc. Also work in set up for backstage, catering, dressing
rooms, promotional advertisements, ticketing, and transportation of band and crewmembers. Gained
invaluable insight into the music industry world.

Cashier and Service Associate Martins Food Markets, Richmond, VA

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May 2014 August 2014

April 2010 August 2012

Worked in the front end of the most profitable Martins store in Virginia. Developed excellent customer
service skills and demonstrated accountability under a high stress environment.

Activities/Service
Traffic Director WXJM 88.7 Harrisonburg at James Madison University

October 2015 Present

Alternative Break Leader Community Service Learning at James Madison University

March 2015 May 2016

Created a positive and lasting difference in an underprivileged community in Tahlequah, Oklahoma;

working with the Cherokee Nation. Motivated and supported 11 JMU students in their service-work by
cultivating a sense of social responsibility, leadership, and life-long learning; committing ourselves to
positive social change.

Interactive Promotions Chair | Spotlight Sounds UPB at James Madison University September 2014 May 2014
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A key leader of University Program Board (student-run organization) which puts on concerts, movies,
speakers, comedy shows, and other novelty events for the JMU community.