Evelyn Abarca

3 Carousel Ct. | Sterling, VA 20164 | (571)-242-3753| Abarcaex@dukes.jmu.edu

EDUCATION
James Madison University Harrisonburg, VA
Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Graduating May 2018
Minor: General Business
Northern Virginia Community College Sterling, VA
Associate of Science in Business Administration Graduated May 2016
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Buffalo Wild Wings Gainesville, VA
Intern June-August 2017
 Created a weekly logging system that helped decrease food waste by twenty percent
 Manager on duty responsibilities included; overseeing servers, cashiers, and hostess; monitoring
guest experience; and overseeing labor and food cost
 Set up and take down of the Woman's Congressional Softball event in Washington, D.C
 Performing daily work flow, deposits, and cash outs
Aramark Harrisonburg, VA
Extern August 2016– December 2016
 Worked for two different dining halls where I prepared, displayed, and served food to customers
 Successfully operated the functions of a food station from open to close with minimal supervision
 Worked next to the executive chef by washing, cutting, and properly storing food
 Completed two special events in which we completed multiple catering orders
Rebounderz Indoor Trampoline Arena Sterling, VA
Events Administrator/Coordinator/Manger on Duty September 2012– Seasonal
 Coordinate and organize all private parties ensuring all contract arrangements are complete,
finalized, and ready for the day of the event
 Handle all transactions including entry fees, party contract fees, and food and beverage deliveries
 Reaching out, booking, and following up with summer camps, birthday parties, and corporate
events
 Helped improved the communication between upper management, employees on the floor, and our
catering company by directly addressing concerns or questions
First Class Catering Chantilly, VA
Event Coordinator July 2011 – August 2014
 Assisted with the set up and break down of weddings
 Prepared and passed out hors d'oeuvres, entrees, desserts, and drinks to the entire wedding party
 Ensured guests were satisfied through the evening providing directions to restrooms and assisting
with all general questions or concerns
LEADERSHIP AND INVOLVEMENT
National Society of Minorities in Hospitality Harrisonburg, VA
Active Member September 2016-Current
Recruitment Director
NSMH National Conference Jacksonville, VA
Attendee February 2017
Eta Sigma Delta Harrisonburg, VA
Active Member April 2017-Current
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
Fluent in Spanish | Proficient in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint | Servsafe Certified | TIPS Certified
| Servsafe Alcohol Certified | Cvent Certified | CSTEP | Certified Cake Cutter