1. Bracken Foster
655 W. Irving Park Rd. Apt 4612 Chicago, IL 60613
Phone: (312) 543-4673 E-Mail: bfoster@kendall.edu
Linking integrity with action in the business world
Objective
To apply my skills and knowledge for the Corporate Management Training Program at the Hyatt Regency
Chicago. Anticipating the opportunity to contribute enthusiasm and passion to provide authentic hospitality
while establishing a career in Business.
Education
Kendall College, College of Business, Chicago, IL September 2007 – Present
Pursuing Bachelor of Arts at Kendall College, School of Business
Relevant Coursework: Marketing Management, Business Etiquette, Business Contracts & Law, Accounting,
Finance, Sales & Negotiations, Human Resources, Operations Management, and Spanish
Recipient of the Bemis Company Foundation Scholarship: March 2008, 2009, 2010
Deans List: Fall 2007, Spring 2008, Fall 2008, Winter 2010
Student Programming Board President: Winter 2009
Recipient of the Kendall College Business School Scholarship: May 2008
Experience
Hyatt Regency-Chicago, Chicago, IL November 2007 - Present
Host at Stetson’s Chop House
o Greet guests, assist with reservations and seating
o Ensure the guest experience is a number one priority and provide authentic hospitality
o Participate in daily pre-shift: provide reservation information and analysis of OpenTable
o Participated in Engagement meetings with Human Resources as well as Safety Meetings
o Had the privilege of being mentored by Andy Stangenberg on two separate occasions
Awards
o Exceptional Service: June 2009, August 2010
o Annual Review 2009: Distinguished
Riverview Country Club, Appleton, WI February 2004 – September 2007
Cabana Manager May 2007 – September 2007
o Interviewed 23 candidates and hired 19 candidates
o Made weekly schedules for 19 employees
o Coordinated pool events for up to 100 members
o Managed daily activities of the Beverage Cart Drivers, Cabana Staff, and Lifeguards
o Increased operation hours, creating a profit at the club for the first time in five years
Server and Server’s Assistant February 2004 – September 2007
o Greeted members by name and assisted with seating arrangements
o Served special events and set up room in accordance to event needs
o Worked to improve functions and satisfaction of members
