Kristin A. Schweitzer 0

439 West McDonel Hall East Lansing, MI 48825 (616) 745-4498 schwei24@msu.edu

Objective

To obtain an internship in the hospitality industry which will give me the opportunity to utilize my communication skills and experience in customer service to contribute to the success of the hotel.

Education

Bachelor of Art Degree; Hospitality Business

Graduation: May 2009

Michigan State University; East Lansing, MI

The School of Hospitality Business

G.P.A. 3.56 / 4.0; Dean’s List all semesters

Hospitality Experience

Southeast YMCA, Grand Rapids, MI ’04-Present

Lifeguard/ Swim Instructor

· Conducted swim lessons with children twice a week

· Performed opening and closing responsibilities of the pool

Centennial Country Club, Grand Rapids, MI ’03-‘06

Lifeguard/ Head Swim Coach

· Constructed practice schedule and ran team practices

· Updated and maintained pool and membership records

· Coordinated and executed timely and orderly swim meets with several teams

Heather Hills Retirement Home, Grand Rapids, MI ’02-‘04

Waitress

· Quickly learned procedures for serving and preparing food in proficient and safe manner

· Trained new employees for opening, middle and closing shifts

· Improved communication skills through interaction with residents

Organizations

• Member, Delta Sigma Pi Professional Business Fraternity
• Member, Women in Business Student's Association

Skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Access, Excel, Power Point, and Word
• Proficient in Adobe InDesign, Adobe PhotoShop, PageMaker, and Namo FreeMotion