My Life, My Career, My Resume: Healhty Foods Industry

Education

Louisiana State University |Bachelors of Science in Agricultural Business, Minor in Business Administration

·          Baton Rouge, LA

·          Fall 2005-December 2009

·          Core courses in Business Management, Marketing and Agricultural Economics.

California State University at Monterey Bay |Marketing

·          Monterey Bay, CA

·          January, 2008-May, 2008

·          Participated in the National Student Exchange Program that allowed me to experience diversity and expand my knowledge outside of the southern geographic region into a region where agriculture was thriving.  Studied core courses in Marketing and Communications.

Experience

Chiquita Brands International | Port Operations Clerk

February, 2010-Present | Freeport, TX

·          Complete logistics requirements by reviewing bills of lading and preparing reports; perform rapid data entry for U.S. Customs, vessel scheduling and inventory purposes.  Assist the daily operations of coordinating exporting cargo; coordinating donations to Houston Food Bank; coordinating the dispatch of fruit to customers and ensuring payable and receivable invoices are completed accurately and timely.  As well as provide administrative support; prepare damage reports, monthly financial accruals and standard Work Orders regarding our operation.

The Grape | Server

June, 2009-December, 2009 | Baton Rouge, LA

·          Provide basic to extensive wine knowledge, customer service and training to new employees; as well as participate in promotional events with various retailers.

·          Thorough knowledge of spirits, restaurant systems and procedures.

University Apparel | Marketing and Advertising Coordinator Intern

August, 2008-December, 2008 | Baton Rouge, LA

·      Responsible for  coordinating promotions; increasing brand awareness; manage networking through internet websites including MySpace and Face book; acquire new customers within specific geographic regions; research potential college campuses; provide the assistance to other various tasks regarding photography design; as well as assist with coordination of promotional products and advertising.

Outback Steakhouse | Server/Hostess/Trainer/Head wait

November, 2005-September, 2009| 2415 S. Acadian Thruway, Baton Rouge, LA

·          Portray excellent customer service, working and maintaining a great relationship with management, coworkers, and customers; produce Daily Sales Reports, server checkouts and cash outs, record comps and deletes, track gift card inventory, as well as various other administrative duties at end of night.

·          Well-developed communication skills, highly flexible, honest and punctual with the ability to stay calm and focused in stressful situations.

Special Interests

·          Proficient in Windows, Microsoft Word and PowerPoint, Work Perfect, Excel, Access, and JDE applications.  Basic knowledge in Front Page, and Dream weaver applications.

·          CPR/AED Certified

·          Typing (90 wpm) and strong written and oral communication skills.

·          Member of Pi Sigma Epsilon Chapter Beta XI, Marketing Fraternity and a receiver of the Beta Honors Award and TOPS Scholarship Award.