Laura C. Hitchman
39 B Smith St | Charleston,
SC 29401| 843.642.3527 | lchitchm@edisto.cofc.edu
To obtain an entry-level position that will strengthen my leadership skills and combine my education with career exploration and experience.
Education
College of Charleston, School of Business and Economics
Duel
Major in
Hospitality and Tourism Management/ Business Administration
(Graduating in the winter of 2011)
Work Experience
Lil’ Mama’s, General Manager, Charleston, SC
( July 2008 – October 2009 )
· Organized and delegated appropriate tasks for all employees
· Cultivated a hospitable, comfortable environment
· Exemplified high standards of customer service
· Responsible for weekly bank deposits, ranging from $1000-$3000.
Consign Charleston, General Manager, Charleston, SC
(November 2008- November
2009 )
· Implemented and managed all aspects of consignment operations
· Assisted
customers with entire sales experience
· Performed
financial reports on daily activities, generating daily sales, ranging
from $1000-$1500
· Performed weekly cash deposits, and handled monetary assets on a daily basis
· Managed Liberty® POS and Consignment Operating Systems
· Increased the rate of consignment by nearly 200% in the first year of operations
Sargasso, Server, Morgantown, WV
( August 2007- May 2008)
· Presented and promoted a large selection of wine and featured entrees
· Guided and shaped guests’ fine dining experience
Promoted to General Manager of Lil' Mama's after seven months of employment
Promotoed to General Manager of Consign Charleston after two months of employment
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite 2007