Jocelyn Bryant

3 Early Drive Apt. B • Watervliet, NY 12189 • (518) 805-8280 • jbryantwatv@gmail.com

CAREER OBJECTIVE
Seeking an event planning position to utilize my extensive skills and knowledge.

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATION

SUNY Delhi- SCCC Partnership Program Schenectady, NY
B.A. Event Management, GPA: 4.0 Expected May 2018

Schenectady County Community College Schenectady, NY

A.A.S Hospitality and Tourism Management, GPA: 4.0 Graduated December 2016
 TIPS Alcohol Certification

Burlington College Burlington, VT

Hospitality and Event Management, GPA: 4.0 August 2014 – May 2015

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Joseph’s House & Shelter Troy, NY
Hospitality Volunteer February 2018 – Present
 Assisted the Volunteer Coordinator with the coordination of events
 Acquired donations for residents at the homeless shelter
 Created flyers, posters, and invitations for events

Arsenal Business & Technology Partnership Watervliet, NY

Event Planning Intern February 2017 - May 2017
 Assisted team with brainstorming and planning of future events for veterans
 Conducted research on venues, guest speakers, and other event logistics
 Created flyers, brochures, and PowerPoint presentations for community outreach

Mallozzi’s Banquet & Ballrooms Schenectady, NY

Wedding & Banquet Intern May 2016 - July 2016
 Involved in the organization and execution of events
 Managed the detail-orientation and set-up of props/stations
 Served and directed attendees during events

Brown’s Brewing Co. Revolution Hall Troy, NY

Event Intern February 2016 - May 2016
 Shadowed and assisted the event planner during special and non-profit events
 Supported the banquet staff with set-up and break-down of events
 Communicated with and served attendees

The Hilton Burlington, VT

Guest Services Agent February 2015 – May 2015
 Welcomed guests upon entry of the hotel; assisted with check in and check out
 Answered phones, booked reservations, and collected payments of departed guests

The Foundry Cohoes, NY

Art Administration Intern November 2013 – May 2014
 Supported the coordination and promotion of programs and events
  Secretarial assistance: desk reception, staff mailing, and database updating

WORK EXPERIENCE
Lia Honda Albany, NY
Data Scanner/ On-Call Cashier Receptionist December 2016-Present
 Scanning documents into Reynolds & Reynolds and Auto/Mate
 Filing and organizing dealership documents
 Covering cashier receptionist as needed

Spa Broadway at White Sands Massage Troy, NY

Receptionist December 2015-June 2016
 Scheduled appointments
 Processed payments of spa services
 Organized and filed spa in-take forms

Burlington College Burlington, VT

Administrative Assistant September 2014 – May 2015
 Answered and directed phone calls to proper departments
 Filed paperwork
 Scheduled and reported appointments to Executive Assistant

EXTRA-CURRICULARS
The Broken Mold - Troy, NY
Pottery Student (October 2017 – Present)

Watervliet Public Library - Watervliet, NY

Front Desk Volunteer (Summer 2012 – 2014)

Watervliet Soup Kitchen - Watervliet, NY

Food Server (April 2014 – June 2014)

AWARDS & HONORS

Who’s Who Among Students Award
Schenectady County Community College (2017)

Brown-O’Connell Tourism Scholarship

Schenectady County Community College (April 2016)

SCCC Alumni Scholarship

Schenectady County Community College (April 2016)

President’s List
Schenectady County Community College (Fall 2015 – Fall 2016)

Dean’s List
Suny Delhi (Spring 2017 - Fall 2017)
Schenectady County Community College (Fall 2015 - Fall 2016)
MEMBERSHIPS
Meeting Professionals International (MPI) February 2018 – Present