Hannah

L. Astarita
2064 Hawthorn Ct Dr #8127 Ames, Iowa 50010 515.450.4525 hannaha@iastate.edu

Education
Iowa State University Ames, Iowa
Major: Event Management
Minors: Gerontology and Hospitality Graduation Date: May 2019

Work Experience
Practicum Student-Activities Department August 2018-Present
Northcrest Community Ames, Iowa
• Direct and support residents with day to day activities and social opportunities
Event Intern May 2018-August 2018
Hotel Pattee Perry, Iowa
• Collaborated with management to complete research, marketing, and photo shoot projects
• Communicated with vendors, banquet staff, and kitchen staff to ensure cohesive events
• Assisted wedding clients with initial meetings, tastings, day of details and everything in between
Event Intern December 2017-May 2018
Iowa State University Alumni Association Ames, Iowa
• Tailored business and social events with clients to give attendees the best experience possible
• Set up, tore down, and reset event space in a timely manner
• Supported full time staff with everyday planning including BEOs, marketing, and room designs
Conference Manager January 2017-December 2017
Iowa State Department of Residence Ames, Iowa
• Interviewed, hired, trained, and supervised 18 Summer Conference Staff
• Coordinated lead positions such as cash handling, desk supervision, key preparation, and billing
• Provided quality service while working with sponsors and conference guests
Season’s Supervisor August 2016-December 2016
Season’s Student Employee August 2015-May 2016
ISU Dining Ames, Iowa
• Handled food preparation and served in 6 different venues
• Upheld rules of the dining center in order to lead properly and sustain a clean work space
• Acted as a resource for student employees when help was needed

Leadership Experience
Student Alumni Leadership Council-Ambassador Committee August 2018-Present
Event Assistant for Dr. Linda Niehm January 2018-May 2018
• Organized CHS Entrepreneurial Showcase and AMD Annual Executive Advisory Council Meeting
University Honors Program Ambassador January 2017-Present
• Inform and recruit prospective students to join the Iowa State University Honor’s Program
Sophomore Mentor Program January 2017-May 2017
• Shadowed a director of sales at an association conference, a wedding tasting, and in the office
Harwood House Treasurer August 2016-May 2017
• Implemented a budget among 5 chairs, completed transactions, and recorded spending
First Year Honors Program (FHP) Leader March 2016-December 2016
• Designed lesson plans with a co-leader to instruct a class of 13 honors students for a semester
AESHM Curriculum Student Representative August 2016-December 2016
Destination Iowa State Leader August 2016
University Honors Program Outreach Committee Member January 2016-Present
Harwood House Social Chair August 2015-May 2016