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ALISHA VERA

Baldwin, NY, 11510

EDUCATION
American Bartenders School New York, NY 2018
40-hour certified class | Mixology, Beverage Service, and Alcoholic Awareness Certificate
Delaware State University (DSU), Dover, DE 2018
Bachelor of Science in Hospitality and Tourism Management

EXPERIENCE
DSU Department of University Events and Ceremonies
Assistant for the 2018 HBCU Philanthropy Symposium Conference July 2018
� Lead a team of interns in prospering a successful conference
� Corresponded with executives and venue staff, while securing all event essentials (rooms, equipment, meals)
� Preserved food and beverage budget by monitoring and adjusting menu items/expenses according to the desired limits

DSU Department of University Events and Ceremonies
Student Coordinator March 2015 �May 2018
� Assisted with managing client/ vendor relations
� Mastered Microsoft office suite while creating requisitions, event summaries and maintain accurate budgets Revealed new creative skills through center pieces, sample table settings, mini projects, and event setups
� Produced printed banners, programs and other necessary documents using appropriate software

Aramark Catering
Student Caterer September 2016 � December 2016
� Maintained the organization of all dry storage pantries
� Arranged dining settings for necessary events
� Conveyed food and supplies to and from each event
� Assisted with the setup and breakdown of events

Dunkin Donuts/ Baskin Robins
Crew Member June 2016 � August 2016
� Established customer loyalty through displaying excellent customer service
� Preserved clean equipment and facility while restocking service area as needed
� Completed cake writing upon request

Island Fusion Grill & Smoothies
Customer Server April 2014 � July 2015
� Prepared food and beverages as instructed while maintaining a positive attitude
� Assisted with sustaining inventory management
� Managed setup and break down of all equipment and supplies

LEADERSHIP ROLES
President | VP National Society of Minorities in Hospitality 2016-2017 | 2015-2016
Outreach Chair F.O.R.C.E. Ministries (Focusing On Renewing a Christ-like Existence) 2016-2017
President Mentor Program with B.M.M.D.C. (Boys to Men Meet Divas in Christ) 2016-2017
Flag Team Approaching Storm Marching Band August 2014 � February 2015

SKILLS
Analytical Skills, Inventory Management, Cost Control, Managerial Accounting, Team Building, Budget Management, Pubic Speaking, Event Management, Professional Development, Quality Efficient, Food & Beverage, Sales & Marketing Strategy

AWARD/CERTIFICATES
ManageFirst Program Certificate (Managing restaurants) April 2017
Contemporary Club Management (Different types of clubs and how to run them) April 2016
ServSafe December 2015 � December 2020