Jessica Nunnally is seeking a position in hospitality management. She graduated from James Madison University in 2015 with a Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management and a GPA of 3.66. Nunnally has over 3 years of experience in marketing, event planning, and food and beverage management. She is currently a Marketing Coordinator at Performance Food Group where she assists with billing, develops content for newsletters, and supports marketing programs. Previously, Nunnally held positions as a Banquet Captain, event intern, and food and beverage supervisor where she oversaw staff and operations. She has various certifications in Cvent, ServSafe, and is a certified wedding planner.
1. Jessica Nunnally
10155 Sword Court | Mechanicsville, VA 23116 | (804) 356-2891 | nunnaljm@dukes.jmu.edu
EDUCATION
James Madison University
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Hospitality Management, December 2015
Major GPA: 3.66
HOSPITALITY EXPERIENCE
Performance Food Group, Richmond, VA April 2015 – Present
Marketing Coordinator
Assist with management of departmental invoice and billing process and approvals
Research industry trends and develop content for weekly e-newsletter, Engage, providing HTML reformatting, write and
edit all content, and source topic specific imagery
Manage web-based PFG store by handling store stocking, order processing and payments. Researching and comparing
different options to add new items to the store.
Oversee banner management including scheduling, production, design, distribution, invoicing and shipments
Execute National Marketing Program supplier support via HUB, Engage and Rebates center
Provide event support to Opcos, category management and brands
Monitor promotional merchandising including printing, processing, coordinating and ordering
Support the Circle of Excellence sales incentive conference with award and gift research
Held accountable for the ordering process, communication and auditing of PFG calendars
Coordinate web based sales leads and responses
Implement buying show support including shirt orders and banner administration
Richmond Marriott Short Pump, Glen Allen, VA December 2015 – April 2016
Banquet Captain
Supervised banquet staff including banquet bartenders and servers for efficient operations
Took complete ownership and accountability of an event from the preparation phase to the successful execution to the
post event stage
Oversaw department in absence of Banquet Manager
Communicated properly with the guests, associates, and managers and productively responded to guest complaints.
All About Presentation, Richmond, VA May 2015 – August 2015
Intern, Event Production & Management Training
Created and maintained registration web pages in order to market and advertise for upcoming client events as well as keep
clients informed of all confirmed registrants and VIPS
Input leads daily into three different databases to extend our services to potential clients by making sales calls and sending
follow-up emails
Secured vendors for clients by obtaining and confirming contracts
Transcribed conference calls and client consultations to create uniform meeting notes explaining the events progress
Kings Dominion, Doswell, VA May 2014 – August 2014
Intern, Food and Beverage Department Supervisor
Supervised, scheduled, and motivated a staff of up to 20 employees
Managed and ordered inventory for the restaurant / department on a weekly basis
Maintained expenses below budget through accurate planning, waste reduction, and purchasing
HONORS
Dean’s List Fall 2013, Spring 2015
CERTIFICATIONS AND SKILLS
Cvent Supplier Network Certification of Excellence, 2014 – 2016
ServSafe and TIPS Certified
Microsoft Office – Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint, Access
The Bridal Society Certified Wedding Planner, Lifetime Certification