Sarah Wood

901 Hargrove Rd. Tuscaloosa, Al 35401 | 1016 Hollow Hill Rd. Lynchburg, Va 24503
Phone: (434)-473-5779 E-Mail: swood2@crimson.ua.edu

Education
Bachelor of Science in Human Environmental Sciences and Communications
The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL, May 2016
Emphasis in: Restaurants, Hotels, and Meetings Management: Events and Meetings Management; Public Relations
Cumulative GPA: 3.4/4.0

Relevant Experience
Event Coordinator, January 2015 present
University Programs, The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL
-Work to collaborate and create new and fun activities for students on campus
-Prepare Request for Proposals, Itemized Budgets, Production Schedules, and Purchasing Request forms.
-Create and distribute surveys; key in survey responses
-Work and collaborate with other team members, departments of the University, and other companies
-Produced and executed events: Movie Series: Insurgent (March 2015), Rowing Regatta (March 2015)
Shift Lead, September 2014 present
Starbucks, The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL
-Barista responsibilities
-Train new team members
-Delegate duties while running the shift to keep things moving
-Make executive on-the-spot decisions when necessary
Barista, August 2013 present
Starbucks, The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL
-Prepare and serve hot and cold beverages
-Check temperatures of freezers and refrigerators for proper functioning and storing conditions
-Describe menu items and preparation techniques to customers
-Prepare coffee, tea, whipped cream, and other items needed during a shift
-Serve prepared bakery items and sandwiches
-Clean, sanitize, and stock condiment bars with paper products and beverage preparation items
-Clean and sanitize work areas, equipment, and customer tables and lounge areas
-Type orders into registers and process customer payment
Wait Staff Team Member, January 2013 July 2014
The Summit at Meriwether Godsey, Lynchburg, VA
-Prepared drinks, salads, soups, and desserts for residents and guests
-Recorded orders and presented food for residents and guests
-Reported falls, injuries, or allergic reactions of residents to nurses
-Cleaned and sanitized tables and counters

Additional Experience
Ambassador, College of Human Environmental Sciences, January 2014 present
University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa AL
-Provide information and advice to prospective students about the College of Human Environmental Sciences
-Work and volunteer for university events as a representation of CHES
-Promote and advocate CHES to prospective students and parents
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-Lead and conduct tours of the CHES

Leadership Team Member, August 2014 present
University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL
-MDB member responsibilities
-Organized saxophone gatherings
-Maintained and kept a group of students together as a positive, hardworking and team-oriented unit
-Lead and mentored students in music, marching, behavior, and creativity
-Lead sectional rehearsals, warm ups, and group meetings
Million Dollar Band Member, August 2013 present
University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL
-Alto saxophonist
-Traveled, supported, and performed for the university and nationally recognized football team
-Daily rehearsals and weekly performances
-Additional sectional rehearsals and necessary practice time

Honors and Activities

Honors College Student, August 2013 August 2015
University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL
Scholarship Recipient 2013 Alumni Transfer Scholar
University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL
Deans List Student
-University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL: 3.5/4.0 fall 2014
-Central Virginia Community College, Lynchburg, VA: 4.0/4.0 spring 2013 and summer 2013
-Converse College, Spartanburg, SC: 3.99/4.0 fall 2013, Spartanburg, SC: 3.99/4.0 fall semester
Gold Award Recipient, November 2010 February 2012
Lynchburg, VA