Hello. I am a returning college student, currently in the second semester of my first year. My academic experience has not been a consistent one, due to personal reasons that transpired during my last year of high school. As time had passed, I recognized the need for a college education/degree. I absolutely do not regret my years of not being in school, as I had the opportunity, and time, to gain valuable work experiences that have since inspired me to pursue Hospitality Management as a possible career path.

During the past few years, I was able to invest all of my time into working full time jobs. My very first job was at an Italian bakery for almost the entirety of my high school career. Since then, I’ve had various jobs in different cafes, and have been in assistant management, supervisor, and management positions. In these positions, I trained employees, ordered inventory, organized for payroll, managed social media accounts, etc. I feel comfortable handling matters regarding customer service, employee disputes, and brainstorming solutions to increase sales. My strengths are strongest when I feel confident and passionate. I genuinely enjoy the job that I have, and deeply value the jobs that I’ve had. When I enter into a new place of work, I am eager and willing to learn- regardless of the experiences that I have had. I believe that my unassuming, yet ambitious attitude is an advantage that allows me to progress in any workspace.

When I was 15, I did not even imagine that I would interested in pursuing a career in the food service industry, but what started as a part-time job in high school became a passion. Although I’ve had years of experience, I will continue to educate myself through my studies, and through acquiring new skills. I know that there is so much left for me to learn.