Larissa Balaj-Marcu

PERSONAL PROFILE

A reliable hospitality undergraduate with strong work ethics, a positive attitude and open-mindedness demonstrated
and developed by being punctual, always remaining professional and friendly, and by meeting and interacting with
people of diverse backgrounds. Has developed a range of transferable skills (communication, customer service ) and
technical skills (silver service, using large trays, tea/ coffee service etc.) by taking part in a number of events such as
canap receptions, conferences and university open days. An adaptable student who looks forward to the challenges
of a career in hospitality with aspirations of going into management.

EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
September 2012-
Present
University of Derby, Buxton
BA International Hospitality Management

Modules included:
- Food & Beverage Management
- Rooms Division Operation
- Applied Business Management
- International Hotel Management
- Event Catering Management
Projects undertaken:
- Group project designing a new product in the context of hospitality accommodation
management for an existing organization. The project proposed a flexible package
aimed at a wide market;
- Group project devising a concept and an implementation plan for an international hotel;
November 2013 Level 3 Award in Supervising Food Safety in Catering
University of Derby, Buxton
2012 Baccalaureate Diploma - Grade 9.23
Mihai Eminescu National College, Baia Mare, Maramures, Romania
March 2011 Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English Grade A
Cambridge Level 3 Certificate in English for Speakers of other Languages, Cluj-Napoca,
Romania

SKILLS AND TRAINING
Communication
- Good interpersonal skills developed by working as a waiter at the Dome Fine Dining Restaurant
- Clear in oral communication as demonstrated by presentations held in university in front of groups of 5 to 20 peers
and lecturers;
- Good writing skills gained by completing university work (essays, reports, journals, blogs)
Personal skills
- Studying and living in the UK demonstrates adaptability to new environments and open-mindedness to new ideas and
people;
- Work as supervisor in the Dome Fine Dining Restaurant has improved my attention for detail and has pushed me to
be more customer oriented;
- A quiet yet friendly personality ;
Team-work and Leadership
Larissa Balaj-Marcu
Derbyshire, Buxton,
Bridge Str., High Peak Halls,
Flat 1D, Room 4
SK17 6BB
Telephone: 0040722372839
E-mail:L.Balaj-
Marcu1@unimail.derby.ac.uk
Skype: larissa.balaj
Larissa Balaj-Marcu
- Worked in groups on academic projects and took an active role in keeping the team working to the goal;
- Worked in teams on numerous events and contributed to the team-effort functions with teams ranging from 3 to 15
people (Chatsworth Dinner Party, canap receptions);
- Managed a restaurant and led a team of 9 while balancing both staff needs and restaurant quality standards;
Technical skills
- Silver service, tea/ coffee service, carrying plates, carrying glasses, using large trays etc. (received training
on, and used during restaurant service and events);
Language skills
- English: proficient user, as demonstrated by the Cambridge Diploma;
- Romanian: native speaker
- French: basic user;
- Hungarian: basic user;
IT skills
- Good command of the Microsoft Office applications;
- Able to understand and use new software;
- Competent with using the Internet and e-mail ;
WORK HISTORY
September 2012 - Present University of Derby (Buxton, UK)
Waiter (September 2012 - May 2013)
Supervisor (September 2013 - Present)
2008 September 2012 Yoffi (Baia Mare, Romania)
Assistant in family catering business

ANNEXES
- References and diplomas available upon request