Kate Hendley is a 22-year-old communications student currently living in Charleston, SC. She has work experience in hospitality and food service, including an internship with Hilton Worldwide in London. Her career interests include revenue management, hotel development, event coordination, and public relations. As an intern at the Doubletree by Hilton Tower of London, she gained experience in food and beverage supervision and reception work, developing skills in hospitality, communication, and technology in an international business environment.

1. KATE HENDLEY
A Professional Portfolio

2. ABOUT:
◦Age: 22
◦ Current City: Charleston, SC
◦Occupation: Student &
Daytime
Administrator/Hostess at
Indaco - Italian Food and
Wine
◦ Major: Communications

3. Education:
East Carolina University - 2010-2012
Health Fitness Specialist Major
Member of Alpha Xi Delta Sorority – 2010-2012
President of Alpha Xi Delta – Spring 2012
Greenville Community Volunteer
Student Recreation Center Volunteer
College of Charleston – Spring
2014-Present
Communications Major
Awarded Hilton Worldwide Internship

4. Work Experience:
◦ Indaco Italian Wine and Food (Summer 2014 – Present)
-Daytime Administration & Hostess
◦ Hilton Worldwide – Doubletree Tower of London (June 2014 – August 2014)
-Intern, F&B Supervisor, Skylounge Rececptionist
◦ Twenty-Six Divine (February 2014 – May 2014)
-Server, Catering & Delivery Assistant, Event Assistant
◦ The Park Café (January 2014 – May 2014)
-Member of Grand Opening Team, Server
◦ Chili’s Bar & Grill (2011-2013)
-Server

5. Personal Atrributes & Skills:
◦ Genuine
◦ Outgoing
◦ Adventurous
◦ Determined
◦ Self-Motivated
◦ Compassionate
◦ Personable
◦ Team-oriented
◦ Leadership Skills
◦ Effective Communicator
◦ Problem Solver
◦ Eager to learn
◦ Organized
◦ Quick Thinker

6. Career Interests & Goals:
◦ Revenue Management
◦ Hotel/Private Resort Development
◦ Meeting & Event Coordination
◦ Public Relations

7. Personal Achivement & Development in
Relation to Career Goals:
◦ In the Spring Semester of 2014 I was encouraged to apply for a Summer internship with Hilton Worldwide.
After a series of interviews and personal statements I was selected as 1 of 4 new interns.
◦ Placement: London, UK – Doubletree by Hilton – Tower of London
◦ Duration: June 2014 – August 2014
◦ Position: Intern with rotating positions/duties

8. Internship Description:
◦ F&B Supervisor – Hotel Breakfast Service
-Greet guests, ensure kitchen/wait staff are operating properly, assist with service and cleaning, cash-outs at
end of service, generate reports.
◦ Skylounge Receptionist
-Greet guests, manage all phones and e-mails, process reservations and credit card details online, use computer
to generate forms and charts, coordinate large events in the lounge, event set-up, brief managers and floor
staff daily, work along side security team to manage queues at the door during peak times, attend weekly
hotel operations meeting.

9. Personal Development:
◦ Work experience with a powerful, international company
◦ International business experience
◦ Development of hospitality, communication, and technology skills
◦ Exposure to different languages and cultures in the work and personal environment
◦ Living and adapting in a foreign country
◦ Exploration & Travel