MEGAN ROSS

291 N. Cambridge Ct., Grayslake, IL 60030 847.997.7589 megsdance@ameritech.net

PROFILE STATEMENT
Hospitality student with Event planning experience at Walt Disney World, wedding and celebration studies and planning events and fundraisers for schools.

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS

Certificate of competition of Sheffields Wedding and Event Planning Ability to pay high attention to detail Strong communication and organizational skills, and excellent leade rship qualities Capability to manage a budget and competence to be resourceful Ability to multitask and able to remain calm and professional under pressure Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, Outlook, and Access

EDUCATION
DeVry University Gurnee, IL Bachelor Technical Business Management Concentration Hospitality Meetings and Event Management Tourism Management Foundations of Hotel Managements Restaurant Management January 2013- Present Expected Graduation: February 2014

EVENT MANAGEMENT AND COORDINATION EXPERIENCE

Champions- Libertyville, Illinois Site Coordinator Plan and implement daily activities for school-aged children. Build a strong relationship between parents, children and school officials. The Walt Disney Company Lake Buena Vista, Florida Show Usher at Cirque du Soleil: La Nouba August 2012 Present

January 2011 July 2011

Recognized for outstanding work, assisting managers and coordinators on command, going above and beyond to help cast members, as well as guests visiting the show Admitting guests and directed seating, assisting in controlling audiences in excess of 1,600 for two nightly performances Ensuring safety of the performers and guests by making sure there were no cameras, cellphones or lights out during the duration of the show Communicating and engaging with guests and fellow cast members from all parts of the world The Walt Disney World Company Lake Buena Vista, Florida Box Office at Disney Quest January 2011 July 2011

Face-to-face Disney Quest and Disney Theme Park ticket sales through the Automated Ticket System Resolving ticketing complications and guests concerns in a calm and orderly manner Answering and transferring phone calls politely and efficiently throughout the resort Communicating and engaging with guests and fellow cast members from all parts of the world Public Service Practicum Grayslake, Illinois August 2009-May 2010 Service Learning Course Create awareness of the communities needs Solve real world problems Actively participate in the community and government Develop and implement community service projects and fundraisers to solve problems in the community Operation Snowball Grayslake, IL Young Adult Coordinator Provide information about drug, alcohol and tobacco related issues Provide lessons of life skills such as decision making, problem solving, communication and self-esteem Train others to have a positive influence on others and their environment 2009. 2010. 2012