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Work Experience

Property Operations Intern

Hilton Newark Airport | Newark, New Jersey

June 2019 – Aug 2019

During this 10-week internship, I gained valuable knowledge about the hospitality industry and with my focus in the front desk department, I further developed my customer service abilities.

  • Gained proficiency in Hilton’s Property management system, OnQ

  • Ensured a high level of product knowledge of the hotel, including, but not limited to, directions to the airport, NYC, and surrounding areas, hotel services, local recommendations for restaurants and things to do

  • Checked in and out guests in a high volume, fast-paced environment ensuring requests were met and billing was accurate

 

Marketing Associate

Aspen Heights Partners |  Ames, Iowa

May 2018 – December 2018

Delivered a world-class customer experience to clients through marketing outreach, advertising, leasing, resident outreach, administrative duties, and resident loyalty events.

  • Ran our Instagram account by posting pictures that portrayed Aspen’s brand

  • Led tours with potential residents to gain more interest in Aspen

  • Successfully planned a resident event themed "Pimp your Prosecco"

Housekeeping Intern

Aspen Heights Partners | Ames, Iowa

May 2018 – December 2018

Worked with the head housekeeper to maintain a clean quality standard of 100+ cabins. Assisted with training, supervising and scheduling of the housekeepers.

  • Mastered room inspections based on brand standard â€¨

  • Trained over 15 employees in cleaning procedures and expectations â€¨

  • Helped the housekeeping director supervise a staff of 15-20 employees

Education

2016 - 2020

Iowa State University

I am currently a student at ISU. I will be graduating in May of 2020 with my degree in Hospitality Management!

2019

American College of Greece

I studied abroad at the American College of Greece in Athens, Greece! I was there during the Spring semester of my Junior year. I learned a lot about the hospitality industry through my classes along with the Greek culture and customs!

Certifications

National Restaurant Association     November 2018

Managefirst Cost Control Certification

 

 

ServSafe    April 2018

Food Protection Manager Certification 

 

 

National Restaurant Association     November 2016

ManageFirst Program, Hospitality, and Restaurant Management 

Contact Me

117 S Wilmoth Ave #209

Ames, Iowa 50014

 

mjmikel@iastate.edu
Tel: 641-990-0266

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