Alexis Orton has extensive experience in food service, hospitality, and event planning. She has a bachelor's degree in hotel and lodging management from Johnson & Wales University with a concentration in food and beverage management. Her internship experience includes supporting various departments at the Providence Marriott Downtown. Currently, she works as a banquet server at the Rhode Island Country Club and as a prep cook and food service assistant at The Villa at St. Antione's and St. Antione's Residence.
1. Alexis Orton
248 Morse Ave • Woonsocket, RI 02895 • (401) 536-7414 • aso545@wildcats.jwu.edu
https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexisorton
Highlights of Qualifications:
Computer Skills: OPERA, MARSHA, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Micros
Certifications: Food Safety Manager (exp. 2018), Bartender, Hotel Industry Analytics (exp. 2020)
Education:
Johnson & Wales University Providence, RI
Bachelor Degree: Hotel and Lodging Management Candidate 05/16
Concentration: Food and Beverage Management
G.P.A.: 3.84/4.0; Dean’s List
Term Abroad: IHM Business School, Gothenburg, Sweden 03/13-05/13
Internship Experience:
Providence Marriott Downtown 09/14-11/14
Supported food and beverage managers, front desk and night audit assistants, housekeepers,
housemen, and housekeeping managers with their daily tasks, requirements, and special
responsibilities
Assisted in liquor inventory, employee scheduling, and daily profit numbers
Stripped and made guestroom beds; cleaned guestrooms and hotel hallways; performed housemen
duties
Answered phone calls, assisted in the check-in process of guests, and performed small experiences
during my time in the Front Desk department
Work Experience:
Rhode Island Country Club Barrington, RI
Banquet Server 12/15-Present
Set up necessary equipment and/or furniture for event
Serve and clear food and beverages to each guest; clearing involves lifting a tray that can weigh up to
30 pounds
Clean up after event—break down assembly and re-set for next event
The Villa at St. Antione’s North Smithfield, RI
Prep Cook 06/14-Present
Prepare various dishes, sides, garnishes and homemade condiments for over 45 elderly guests
Handle boxed lunches and dinners ranging from salads, sides, sandwiches to specialty items for
employees of St. Antoine Residence
Cut, chop, slice, mince, trim and julienne various vegetables, fruits, meats and herbs
Apply recipes, understand conversion factors, use and read a scale, maintain HACCP standards
St. Antione’s Residence North Smithfield, RI
Food Service Assistant 11/10-Present
Answer and respond to phone calls for kitchen and dietary services
Plate and serve various food items such as entrees, soups, salads, desserts, beverages
Prep salads, desserts, yogurts, drinks, sandwiches and other miscellaneous food items
Maintain HACCP sanitation standards as well as St. Antione and Rhode Island health regulations
Other Accomplishments
Volunteer with Break A Difference organization March 2015
Eta Sigma Delta Hospitality Honor Society, Member 09/2013-Present
Omicron Delta Kappa Society, Member 01/2015-Present
Recipient of the 2015 Statler Scholarship of Excellence
Concierge Workshop with Tillenger’s Concierge Inc. January 2014