Allison Muhar

Experience

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  Aztec Shops, Ltd.

  Nov 2012 - Mar 2016

  Crew Lead

  It is Allison's job to help run the Market by training and directing employees in their duties while ensuring the Market stays stocked and keeping customers happy. It is also Allison's job to place and receive orders.

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  The Daily Aztec

  Sept 2013 - Dec 2014

  Staff Writer

  Allison writes for the sports section of The Aztec, an independent student run newspaper at San Diego State University. This paper provides news for a student population of over 35,000 and a faculty population of over 4,000. It serves to provide students and faculty with news on current events, campus events, entertainment, and much more!

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  ProFlowers

  Jan 2015 - May 2015

  Seasonal Sales Associate

  Allison would assist customers in placing orders for many of the ProFlowers companies. In addition she would handle customer complaints and work to solve them to delight the customer.

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  Marriott Hotels

  Mar 2016 - Mar 2020

  Allison created and managed group room blocks for groups ranging in in size from 10 rooms to hotel buy-outs. She oversaw reservation requests and billing while keeping in constant communication with planners to ensure all parties are have the most up to date information regarding their group block. Allison ensures reservations and payment information are properly set up before guest arrival. She also checks guests in and troubleshoots guest concerns to maintain favorable relationships.

  • Group Housing Coordinator

    Oct 2018 - Mar 2020

  • Front Desk Agent

    Mar 2016 - Oct 2018
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  Crittenden Research Inc. (Insurance)

  Apr 2017 - Feb 2018

  Editorial Assistant

  Allison worked to verify information in the Crittenden Database. She contacted companies and updated the database to ensure it had the most up-to-date information.

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  VONS

  Mar 2020 - Aug 2021

  Allison acted as person in charge for the store overseeing 100+ employees, while directly overseeing a team of 10-20 front end employees. Trained and updated cashiers in proper store procedures and current sales promotions. Help as needed in outside departments including Receiving and Drive Up and Go.

  • Supervisor

    May 2020 - Aug 2021

  • Checker

    Mar 2020 - May 2020
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  Marriott Hotels

  Aug 2021 - May 2023

  Conference Planning Manager

  Allison managed successful events for groups ranging from 10 to 999. Working closely with clients from contract turnover to create and manage room blocks, select menus, confirm meeting room set ups, manage event staff and finalize billing. Allison also worked with internal staff; she created and distribute cover letters and banquet event orders to clearly communicate the needs of upcoming groups to all departments.**Hotel has 37,000 square feet of event space, 19 breakout rooms and 353 guest rooms.** Show less

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  Hotel del Coronado

  May 2023 - now

  Event Manager