PAULA NAANOU

7022 Braddock Mews Pl Springfield, VA 22151 | (202) 957-7029 | paula.naanou@gmail.com

Education
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE, Hospitality Management & General Business December 2017
James Madison University | Harrisonburg, VA

Relevant Experience
INTERN | 9:30 CLUB May 2016 – August 2016
Washington D.C.
Updated promotional websites for local events and shows, handled correspondence and delivered
promotional materials, represented the 9:30 Club at I.M.P. concert venues, and brainstormed
creative advertisement ideas for upcoming events

EXTERN | ARAMARK AT JAMES MADISON UNIVERSITY September 2015 – December 2015

Harrisonburg, VA
Worked multiple events on campus including special activities and football games, prepared food,
and oversaw clean up and closing

HOSTESS | LA SANDIA November 2012 - August 2014

Mclean, VA
Welcomed guests, booked reservations, managed to-go orders, ran food, and closed station

Skills & Abilities

LANGUAGES
· English
· Arabic

COMPUTER SKILLS
· Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access)

CERTIFICATIONS
· Cvent
· ServSafe
· TIPS

LEADERSHIP
The JMU BluesTones September 2013- May 2017
o President: January 2016- May 2017
 Represented the a cappella group at all meetings and performances, oversaw all other
executive positions, maintained an agenda and order at meetings and rehearsals,
established long-range goals and strategies for the organization
o Concert Chair: April 2014-January 2016
 Located and booked concert venues, organized décor for events, and promoted concerts