Kaitlyn E. Ellis

EDUCATION Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS Anticipated Graduation December of 2015 Major: Bachelors of Science Hotel and Restaurant Management Secondary major in Gerontology Minors: Leadership Studies, French, and Business Administration

WORK EXPERIENCE

Interlachen Country Club, Minneapolis, MN Summer 2015Platinum-certified Country Club boasting a beautiful Donald Ross designed 18-hole golf course. Interlachen hashosted the US Open, US Women’s Amateur, Walker Cup, and Solheim Cup among others. Swimming Pool,7 clay courts and 2 Lay-Kold hard courts.

Rotational Management Intern Served as a rotating management intern in the clubhouse Acted as manager on duty for various shifts with responsibilities such as

creating daily specials, holding pre-shift meetings, and monitoring and adjustingstaff according to member needs.

Experienced a variety of areas such as Bartending, Pool Service, Grounds Maintenance, Golf Operations, Concierge and Administration.

Cherokee Town & Country Club, Atlanta, GA Summer 2014A platinum-certified Club with 2 locations. 2 18-hole Golf Courses, 7 Dining outlets, 12 Clay & Har-TruTennis Courts, over 500 employees, host of BMI 1, 4 Swimming pools, extensive wine program featuring > a million dollars of inventory. The General Manager is a certified MCM. Rotational Management Intern

Spent the summer learning the club culture in context of one of the greatest CountryClubs in the nation under guidance of exceptionally experienced and certified managers.

Experienced management duties including scheduling, payroll, and delegation. Areas of focus include: maintenance, human resources, catering,

formal dining, casual dining, fitness, tennis, golf, bar, weddings etc.

Manhattan Country Club, Manhattan, KS 2013- PresentSmall town country club in the heart of Manhattan, KS. 99 years old this year. Features an 18-hole course,a swimming pool and 2 dining outlets, about 250 members. Banquet Server {Part time employee}

Perform tasks for upcoming events with ease and efficiency. Detail-oriented cleaning and organization of the clubhouse. Provide exceptional service during member and guest events. Maintain the upbeat, team attitude that a fast-paced work environment requires.

Indian Hills Country Club, Mission Hills, KS 2012-2014 A well-established, almost Century old, club in Kansas City’s highly saturated country club neighborhoods. Featuresan A.W. Tillinghast designed 18-hole golf course, 6 har-tru tennis courts, 3 Dining outlets and large aquatics complexwith a very competitive swim team. Summer Intern

Developed a strong professional relationship with the members. Set and prepared for events of 300 or more, served head table at weddings, member dining. Provided the highest quality of service and attention by Indian Hills Standards. Planned & Orchestrated 2013 Summer Kid’s Camp.

Overland Park, KS E: Kaitlyne111@gmail.com T: (913) 944-2578 L: www.linkedin.com/in/kaitlynellis1

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Nespor’s Wine & Spirits, Manhattan, KS 2014-Present Nespor’s is a family owned liquor store in Manhattan. Created by Jack & Bonnie Nespor, the shop features the widest selection of wines, craft beers and unique spirits in Manhattan Sales Associate

Extreme focus on customer service to ensure that customer selects the right product. Expanded and developed personal knowledge of wines and wine regions. Motivated the team, organization through efficient stocking

Other Work Experiences: (Additional information available upon request) The Atriums of Overland Park, Server Brookdale Place Overland Park, Server Bath & Body Works, Sales Associate

LEADERSHIP POSITIONS Sigma Kappa Sorority 2011-2015 President 2014 Vice President of Alumnae Relations 2013 Public Relations Chair 2012

CMAA, President, Human Ecology Liaison 2013-Present World Conference 2014, Student Conference 2014, Mid-America Chapter meetings Extraordinary Leadership Program 2014-Present World Conference 2015 Internship Experience Winner 2015 Joe Perdue Scholarship Recipient 2015

Order of Omega Greek Honors Society, Vice President 2013-2014

French Club, Vice President 2012 Time Magazine’s Person of the Year 2006

SKILLS and PROFESSIONAL DESIGNATIONS~ Fluent In French~ CPR Certified~ ServSafe 1085011~ BevSafe 1425440~ CVENT Certified~ Level 1 Sommelier Certification

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