Sarah Rutt

Sarah Rutt

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Executive Assistant at Lindsay Corporation

  • Education

    • University of Nebraska-Lincoln

      2016 - 2020
      Bachelor's degree Hospitality Administration/Management

      Activities and Societies: Kappa Delta, National Society of Leadership and Success, HSDO (Hospitality Student Development Organization) Oman and Dubai Study TourDeveloped global understanding of culture, health, business, journalism, hospitality, and more.New York Study TourAttended Hotel Experience Rooms to Restaurants Conference & Trade Show and Boutique Design New York Show.

  • Experience

    • Minden Swimming Pool

      May 2014 - Aug 2017
      Lifeguard
    • Minden Country Club

      Jan 2017 - Jan 2018
      Bartender/Server

      Served food and drinks for events while providing high levels of customer service. Mixed ingredients such as liquor, soda, water, sugar, and bitters to prepare cocktails and other drinks. Handled cash and balanced receipts. ✔ Developed effective serving style techniques and created an entirely new menu to meet everyday needs. ✔ Assisted in golf production and in the planning of small tournaments.

    • Kappa Delta Sorority

      Jan 2018 - Feb 2019
      Property Manager
    • Country Club of Lincoln

      Jan 2018 - Jan 2019

      Managed 15+ cabana employees and trained each employee in the correct procedures for preparation, service, sanitation, and safety. Coordinated routine meetings with senior management. Evaluated staff performance to ensure adherence to quality standards. Effectively controlled product inventory and reported shortages to management, specifying food portions/courses. Recorded key operational data on specified forms. Scheduled various pool side events.✔ Implemented a new training program for future cabana managers to use upon hire and developed a new system for scheduling employees in a more efficient manner. ✔ Created a new drink menu and revitalized the existing full-service menu to feature seasonal items. Show less

      • Cabana Manager

        Jan 2019 - Jan 2019
      • Banquet Server

        Jan 2018 - Jan 2019
    • Yes Chef Catering

      Jan 2019 - Jan 2020
      Café Supervisor

      Oversee all products and menu offerings in a fast-paced, high-end customer service environment. Act as barista and cashier. Maintain accurate inventory and track all food counts for head chefs. Collaborate with manager in ordering new goods. Assist in event set up/tear down within the local university’s College of Business. Aptly communicate with culinary team regarding food needs and related feedback in order to relay information to management.✔ Established new training curriculum to be utilized after hiring new employees.✔ Increased the size of the menu and rewrote item descriptions in effort to boost revenue and better appeal to customer preferences.✔ Reorganized the café to ensure optimal day-to-day operations. Show less

    • Augusta National Golf Club

      Apr 2019 - Apr 2019
      Hospitality Intern

      Hand-picked from an elite group of students across the nation to serve as intern for both the 2019 and 2020 tournaments, staffed by 2K+ hospitality professionals. Answered questions about menu items including ingredients, preparation, and accompaniments. Oversaw guest beverage and food orders, exhibiting friendliness and accuracy in communication. Maintained table appearance by pre-bussing, checking drink levels, and removing clutter.✔ Employed suggestive sales techniques to increase guest check averages and associated sales.✔ Swiftly reported any perceived guest dissatisfaction or product deficiencies to manager on duty, taking prompt corrective action as appropriate.✔ Effectively networked with well renowned hospitality professionals, developing impactful connections.✔ Spearheaded the set up and tear down operations within the private suites of the Masters Tournament.✔ Charged with daily meal distribution to employees and grounds crew. Show less

    • Target

      May 2020 - Dec 2020
      Fulfillment Expert

      As a fulfillment center team member, I worked quickly, safely and efficiently to handle product within the warehouse to ensure the accurate processing of merchandise to Target networks and Target guests. ✔ Provide service and shopping experience that meets the needs of each target guest.✔ Properly prepare, pack and sort guest orders for shipment using correct materials in a timely manner.✔ Leverage appropriate escalation tools to solve process. ✔ Use of Zebra technology. ✔ Model excellent customer service skills. Show less

    • Greater Omaha Chamber

      Dec 2020 - Apr 2023
      Special Events Coordinator

      Hired due to eager learning aptitude and demonstrated expertise within the hospitality industry, supporting team consistently through quick thinking and sound decision making. Cultivate a positive atmosphere for the Chamber’s signature and networking events. Assist in the coordination, communication, and management of committees, award recipients, speakers/players, and sponsors for each event. Join team in strategically planning and executing facility/vendor logistics, virtual event platforms, database management, agenda development, committee correspondence, and awards. Ensure excellence in delivery of day-to-day event details and manage post-production details specific to each signature event.✔ Led training for Chamber employees regarding database management and event setup processes.✔ Achieved success in planning virtual events which drew over a thousand people amid COVID-19 restrictions.✔ Planned and facilitated multiple conferences with over 1.3K attendees, specifically working on the country’s largest young professionals’ conference, YP Summit, which offers a day of education, inspiration, and connection.✔ Established and maintained a large network of well-renowned speakers for each signature event.✔ Worked cohesively with the Director of Special Events to organize budgets and hit net revenues for seven signature events each year. Show less

    • Lindsay Corporation

      Apr 2023 - now
      Executive Assistant
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • CPR/AED

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Mentor

      Issued by Girl Scouts of the USA on Aug 2016
      Girl Scouts of the USAAssociated with Sarah Rutt
    • Mentor

      Issued by Cedars Youth Services on Aug 2017
      Cedars Youth ServicesAssociated with Sarah Rutt