Matt Southall

1385 Devon Lane Harrisonburg, VA 22801 (804) 586-9071 southamc@dukes.jmu.edu

Hospitality Management undergraduate student seeking a job opportunity that will allow me to gain experience in the field of
business or hospitality. Familiar with basic accounting and statistics as well as fundamental business law. Interested in collaborating
on teams, developing a project goal, and implementing initiatives.
EDUCATION

SKILLS

James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA

Major: Hospitality Management Minor: Business

Technical: Proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access

Utilize Microsoft Office programs to complete assignments and design presentations

WORK
EXPERIENCE

Graduation Expected, May 2016

Communication: Responsible, driven individual respected by peers

Coordinate group meetings for projects
Articulate results of projects
Leadership: Effective motivator who excels in group/team projects
Motivate group members to fulfill assigned roles for projects by positive role modeling

Independent Container Line: Henrico, Virginia

May 2015 August 2015
Accounting Intern- Reconciled intermodal account transactions as well as created reports on these
transactions for senior management. Filed incoming accounts payable invoices as well as received invoices
into the companys accounting software. Deposited checks written to the company and reconciled bank
statements as well.
Aramark: Harrisonburg, Virginia
September 2014 November 2014
Extern- Responsibilities include preparing and serving food to other students, maintaining a clean and well
stocked work area, providing exceptional customer service, and following guidelines such as temperature
control to serve food safely.
Fareva: Varina, Virginia
May 2012 - August 2014
Contractor, production line - Learned to work at an extremely fast pace as well as the importance of working
as a team and helped train new employees on production lines.
YMCA: Chester, Virginia
December 2008 August 2009
Staff Member Set up for holiday events as well as sport events. Assisted with youth summer camps.

RELEVANT
COURSEWORK

FINANCIAL AND MANAGERIAL ACCOUNTING

Learned the fundamentals of accounting and how to prepare a balance sheet, income statement, statement of
equity, as well as basic debit and credit activities. Analyzed statements to evaluate performance, special
decisions, and long-range planning.
INTRO TO MANAGEMENT SCIENCE
Made decisions using the applications of the quantitative modeling theory. Introduced to Linear
Programming, decision theory, queuing, and simulation and forecasting methods. Implemented spreadsheet
models for business application.
HOSPITALITY THEMED EVENTS
Successfully managed a budget for a student held event in which 90 guests were served a three course meal as
well as provided with entertainment. In addition, I helped manage the staff of 60 students to conduct the
event. I also supervised all back of house operations to another student held event which was also successful.