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Ashton Hicks

Ashton Hicks

Hostess & Cashier

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Activities Manager at Spectrum Resorts

  • Education

    • University of Alabama

      2008 - 2010
      Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Restaurant, Hotel, and Meetings Management

      Activities and Societies: Sigma Alpha Lambda Honor Society, Transfer Student Association, Volunteer at Style in the Sky and Rock the Runway events in May 2009 I majored in Restaurant, Hotel, and Meetings Management with a minor in Event and Meeting Planning. I completed my internship with It Takes the Cake Bakery and Catering in Northport, Alabama, May 2009 through October 2009. I assisted in the preparation, set-up and serving at catering events as well handled various office duties including answering phones, taking orders, handling monetary transactions, and generating Excel spreadsheets.While attending the University of Alabama I… Show more I majored in Restaurant, Hotel, and Meetings Management with a minor in Event and Meeting Planning. I completed my internship with It Takes the Cake Bakery and Catering in Northport, Alabama, May 2009 through October 2009. I assisted in the preparation, set-up and serving at catering events as well handled various office duties including answering phones, taking orders, handling monetary transactions, and generating Excel spreadsheets.While attending the University of Alabama I was a recipient of the Snook Foundation Scholarship 2008-2010 and the Lamar C Bagby Endowed Scholarship 2009-2010. Show less

    • James H Faulkner State Community College

      2006 - 2008
      Associate of Applied Science Cum Laude Hospitality Administration/Management

      Activities and Societies: Sigma Alpha Lambda Honor Society While attending Faulkner State Community College I was a recipient of the Faulkner State Presidential Scholarship 2006-2008.I was the President's List Fall 2007 and Spring 2008 and the Dean's List Summer 2006 and Summer 2007.

  • Experience

    • Jesse's Restaurant

      Nov 2004 - Jun 2005
      Hostess & Cashier

      • Seated guests• Answered phones and took to-go orders• Handled monetary transactions

    • Lambert's Cafe

      Aug 2005 - Dec 2006
      Hostess, Cashier, and Passer

      • Seated guests• Answered phones and took to-go orders• Handled monetary transactions• Served "pass arounds" to guests

    • CENTURY 21 Meyer Real Estate

      Dec 2006 - Jul 2008
      Guest Sales Representative

      • Assisted customers in choosing a vacation rental• Booked reservations and work orders in PropertyPlus• Handled customer’s complaints and requests

    • Victoria's Secret

      Nov 2008 - Mar 2010
      Sales Associate

      • Assisted customers in their shopping experience• Reset floor layouts and put out new shipments• Handled monetary transactions

    • It Takes the Cake Bakery & Catering

      May 2009 - Oct 2009
      Intern

      • Assisted in the preparation, set-up and serving at catering events• Handled various office duties including: answering phones, taking orders, taking payments, and generating Excel spreadsheets

    • Spectrum Resorts

      May 2010 - now

      • Provide fun, efficient, and memory making events for guests • Create, schedule, and oversee all activities including live music• Produce annual budget and monitor monthly for accurate status/performance• Prepare employees schedules in advance to meet operational needs• Maintain and submit payroll information• Coordinate and order suppliesThe Beach Club has received the Family Vacation Critic Award for being one of the Top 10 Family Friendly Beach Resorts in the United States in 2014, 2015, 2016, and 2017 partly due to the family friendly activities my department provides under my management. Show less

      • Activities Manager

        Apr 2012 - now

      • Assistant Activities Manager

        Feb 2012 - Apr 2012

      • Event Supervisor

        Feb 2011 - Feb 2012

      • Spa Receptionist & Club Associate

        May 2010 - Feb 2011

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Hospitality Industry Managerial Accounting

      American Hotel & Lodging Association
      Dec 2009

    • Gold National Career Readiness

      State of Alabama
      May 2008

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Ashton Hicks
      2014 Manager of the Year The Beach Club by Spectrum Resorts Dec 2014
    • Awarded to Ashton Hicks
      Student Ambassador People to People Jun 2005 I traveled to Australia in June 2005 as a People to People Student Ambassador. We visited many cities and school as well as landmarks.

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Event Lead for the Alabama Gulf Coast Relay for Life

      Issued by American Cancer Society on Sept 2015
      American Cancer SocietyAssociated with Ashton Hicks

    • Activities Chair for the Alabama Gulf Coast Relay for Life

      Issued by American Cancer Society on Jan 2013
      American Cancer SocietyAssociated with Ashton Hicks