Cody Chesser is a recent graduate of Appalachian State University with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in Entrepreneurship. He has relevant coursework in strategic management and human resource management. His work experience includes roles as an assistant ice arena manager at Appalachian Ski Mountain, lift operations at Appalachian Ski Mountain, waiter at Beech Mountain Country Club, and snowboarding instructor at Beech Mountain Resort. He was also a member of the AHO Men's Rugby Club at Appalachian State University.
1. Cody Chesser
211 Nottingham Drive – Huntersville, NC 28078
Email: Chessercb@gmail.com
Cell: (704) 975-4874
EDUCATION
Appalachian State University - Boone, N C May 2015
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
Major: Management
Concentration: Entrepreneurship
GPA: 3.54
RELEVANT COURSEWORK
Strategic Management Spring 2015
• Engage in understanding how organizations identify and create new opportunities to
sustain a competitive advantage
• Acquire and demonstrate analytical skills needed to implement successful management
strategies
Human Resource Management Spring 2015
• Examined HR functions in hiring, training, performance appraisal, and policy
development
• Analyzed and applied HR methodologies in order to conduct a job analysis
WORK EXPERIENCE
Appalachian Ski Mountain, Blowing Rock, NC November 2014 - March 2016
Assistant to the Ice Arena Manager
• Interacted with customers in person and by phone to sell tickets, set up reservations for
parties and schedule lessons
• Worked as a team of six to maintain and resurface ice rink on a daily basis
• Managed point of sale system with up to $6000 in transactions per day
Appalachian Ski Mountain, Blowing Rock, NC November 2013 - March 2014
Lift Operations
• Collaborated with a team of 20 to maintain, run, and operate ski lift
• Explained and implemented company policies & regulations to ensure patron safety
Beech Mountain Country Club, Beech Mountain, NC May 2012 - October 2015
Waiter
• Communicated with customers to take and verify orders, accommodate groups, and
resolve issues
• Developed long-term relationships with returning club members
Beech Mountain Resort, Beech Mountain, NC November 2012 - February 2013
Snowboarding Instructor
• Planned and conducted instructional private and group lessons
• Provided students with opportunities to observe, question, and execute snowboarding
techniques
INVOLVEMENT
AHO Men’s Rugby Club, Appalachian State University – Boone, NC
Club Member
• Attended practices and meetings four days a week
• Supported teammates in weekly games