EMILY TOTHEROW
Mebane
Summary
Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Audio Visual and Facilities Manager
Sanford School of Public Policy
03.2022 - Current
- Manage spaces in two buildings with emphasis on classroom and event space.
- Work with Duke FMD to maintain building functionality and upkeep
- Maintain AV spaces and integrate facilities and AV needs for a smoother operation plan
- Oversaw annual budget for furniture and AV purchases and maintenance costs.
Audio Visual Specialist
Sanford School of Public Policy
12.2016 - 02.2022
- Maintained AV in classrooms and meeting spaces
- Worked with outside vendors to update AV spaces as needed
- Worked within a set budget for AV needs
- Trained faculty, staff and students on AV spaces
Events and Resources Coordinator
Sanford School of Public Policy
08.2015 - 12.2016
- Approved and managed room requests for Sanford spaces daily
- Planned and scheduled event logistics and resources while working with faculty, staff and students
- Spear-headed purchasing of Sanford branded marketing products
- Maintained financial records, created expense reports and reconciled department budget
Food Service Director
Chestnut Ridge Camp and Retreat Center
08.2013 - 09.2014
- Managed all aspects of food, including but not limited to budget, purchasing, scheduling, training
- Utilized creative thinking and problem solving
- Developed and maintained relationships with vendors and staff
- Answered phones and responded to questions in main office as need
Assistant Pastry Chef
The Carolina Alumni Club
10.2012 - 07.2013
- Worked from daily BEO's and production lists
- Maintained good working relationships with vendors
- Prepared wide variety of goods such as cakes, cookies and tarts by following traditional and modern recipes.
- Took inventory and helped with purchasing need decisions
Senior Paramedic
Guilford County EMS
09.2005 - 01.2013
- Responded to 911 emergencies in Guilford County
- Assessed and treated illnesses and traumatic injuries
- Utilized scene management and organized resources (car wrecks, gun shots, multi. casualties)
- Instructed A&P portion of Paramedic Academy for two years
Cake Decorator
Tasty Bakery
03.2012 - 08.2012
- Communicated with customers about details for special orders
- Dealt with complaints from customers and worked to resolve issues
- Ran the cash register and business as needed according to management availability
- Maintained stock in store-front
Education
Associate of Culinary Arts -
Alamance Community College
07.2012
Bachelor of Science - Athletic Training
High Point University
High Point, NC05.2004
Skills
- Inventory procurement
- Space planning
- Emergency preparedness
- Decision-making
- Organizational skills
- Excellent communication
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Project management
- Customer service
Certification
- Deans Circle Award Recipient December 2021
- Experience with Microsoft Office programs
- 25Live, Concur, and DaVinci mixer, software fluency
- 2012 ACC Outstanding Culinary Student Award Recipient
Timeline
Audio Visual and Facilities Manager
Sanford School of Public Policy
03.2022 - Current
Audio Visual Specialist
Sanford School of Public Policy
12.2016 - 02.2022
Events and Resources Coordinator
Sanford School of Public Policy
08.2015 - 12.2016
Food Service Director
Chestnut Ridge Camp and Retreat Center
08.2013 - 09.2014
Assistant Pastry Chef
The Carolina Alumni Club
10.2012 - 07.2013
Cake Decorator
Tasty Bakery
03.2012 - 08.2012
Senior Paramedic
Guilford County EMS
09.2005 - 01.2013
Associate of Culinary Arts -
Alamance Community College
Bachelor of Science - Athletic Training
High Point University
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