Melissa A Fant

Greensboro, NC

Farming

Green Gal Nov 2017 - Nov 2018
Farmer
Stanford University Mar 2018 - Aug 2018
Sustainability Assistant
Green Gal Mar 2018 - Aug 2018
Owner
Ucsc Center For Agroecology & Sustainable Food Systems Apr 2017 - Oct 2017
Apprentice In Ecological Horticulture
Uc Santa Cruz Jul 2014 - Apr 2017
Office Manager and Events Coordinator

University of California, Santa Cruz 2010 - 2014
Bachelors, Bachelor of Arts, English Amador Valley High School 2006 - 2010

Community Outreach
Public Speaking
Blogging
Event Planning
Research
Social Media
Social Networking
Sustainability
Editing
Facebook
Community Development
Leadership
Nonprofits
Newsletters
Teaching
Critical Thinking
Environmental Education
Photography
Social Media Marketing
Environmental Issues
Team Leadership
Writing
Microsoft Excel
Higher Education
Energy Efficiency
Journalism
Program Management
Creative Writing
Event Management
Powerpoint
Time Management
Grant Writing
Acting
Fundraising
Water Efficiency
Customer Service
Storytelling
Spanish
Directing
Proofreading
Google Docs
Student Leadership
Student Engagement
Syllabus Development
Qualitative Research
Leadership Development
Organization
Organizational Development
Budget Tracking
Twitter

Spanish

Experiential Leadership Program (Ucsc Recreation Department)
Diversity & Inclusion Certificate Program
Permaculture Design Certificate

Seattle, WA

Events Services

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. - Greater Seattle Area since Mar 2011
Catering Sales Manager
Urban Enoteca Aug 2009 - Feb 2011
Event Director
TASTE Events Jul 2007 - Aug 2009
Catering Sales Manager
M H Event Productions 2002 - 2007
Owner

French Culinary Institute 2002 - 2003
Advanced Pastry, Culinary Seattle University 1989 - 1992

Catering
Hospitality
Event Management
Event Planning
Corporate Events
Meeting Planning
Hospitality Management
Hotels
Food and Beverage
Trade Shows
Hospitality Industry
Restaurants
Sales
Convention Services
Public Relations
Restaurant Management
Weddings
Hotel Management
Culinary Skills
Dinners
Menu Development
Banquets
Pre Opening
Cuisine
Social Media Marketing
Budgets
Contract Negotiation
Tourism
Resorts
Wine
Revenue Analysis
Fine Dining
Private Events
Food Service
Social Media
Wedding Planning
Fundraising
Parties
New Business Development
Food
Solution Selling
Key Account Management

Nominated for Starwood Global Catering Sales Manager of the Year
One of four global Catering Sales Managers, selling in properties with over 750 rooms, nominated to the Circle of Excellence.
Catering Sales Manager
Starwood Hotel
Sales Incentive Trip Winner.