Jessica Lavold

Cell: (757)871-9572 Email: Lavoldjk@gmail.com College: 1228 Old Richmond Circle Harrisonburg, Va. 22802 Permanent: 143 Old Stage Rd. Toano, Va. 23168

Education
James Madison University, Harrisonburg, Virginia Bachelor of Science, May 2014 Major: Hospitality Management, Minor: General Business, Concentration: Marketing Centennial Scholars Program, Deans List 6 Semesters, Cumulative GPA: 3.65

Hospitality Experience
Texas Roadhouse, Server and Marketing Manager, Harrisonburg, VA October 2012-Current Created relationships with local businesses that increased sales by 2-5% Trained new servers and retrained veteran servers Completed a 5 day training process; passed server exam Wyndham Kingsgate Resort, Activities Associate, Williamsburg, VA May 2013-August 2013 Completed several guest service training programs Planned and coordinated a variety of activities to entertain guests of all ages Special Events and Catering (JMU), Head Server, Harrisonburg, VA March 2012-February 2013 Set-up and cleaned-up banquet dinners for 400+ and/or VIP guests Gathered items for deliveries and assisted with arrangements Easton Events, Assistant Wedding Planner Intern, Charlottesville, VA May 2012-August 2012 Worked set-up of wedding and throughout the wedding; often in country club environments Assisted with communicating timelines and services with vendors Provided guests with assistance in transportation at events

Leadership Experience
Theme Dinner (Major Coursework), Reception Manager January 2013-October 2013 Sigma Alpha Lambda (Honors and Leadership Organization), VP of Membership July 2011-Current

Activities and Community Service

Eta Sigma Delta (Hospitality Honors Organization), Member Cats Cradle, Administrative Assistant Big Brothers Big Sisters, Mentor Marching Royal Dukes Color Guard, Member Boys and Girls Club, Mentor May2013-Current January 2013-Current January 2012-December 2013 June 2012-December 2011 January 2011-May 2011

Certifications
Servsafe and TiPs Certified Wedding Planner through the Bridal Society Cvent Supplier Network

References available upon request.