Andrew J. McKenna has a M.S. in Hospitality and Tourism Management from Florida International University expected in 2017 and a B.S. in Geography from the University of Massachusetts. He has experience volunteering at the South Beach Wine & Food Festival and working as an assistant professor at Northeastern University. McKenna also has experience in landscaping, event operations, and food service. He has strong organizational skills and is proficient in Microsoft Office, computer languages, and mapping software.
1. Andrew J. McKenna
528 NE 121st ST. | Miami, FL 33161
amcke034@fiu.edu | 1 (781)534-8483
EDUCATION
M.S. Florida International University, Chaplin School of Hospitality and Tourism Management, North Miami, Florida,
Major: Hospitality and Tourism Management, expected 2017
B.S. University of Massachusetts,College of Natural Sciences, Amherst, Massachusetts,Major: Geography, 2014
Lorenzo de’ Medici, The Italian International Institute,Florence, Italy, Study Abroad,
Concentration: Intensive Italian & Globalization, 2013
EXPERIENCE
Food Network & Cooking Channel South Beach Wine & Food Festival, Miami Beach, Florida, Volunteer, Feb. 2016
● Volunteered for 6 events between February 25th – February 28th.
● Duties included inventory control, food & drink server, registration & event operations.
Northeastern University, D’Amore McKim School of Business,Boston, Massachusetts
Assistant to Denise Dunlap - Assistant ProfessorofInternational Business & Strategic Management, Dec. 2014 - Dec. 2015
● Reviewed and edited documents, assisted with research needs,and provided general assistance.
Buckley Landscaping, Scituate, Massachusetts, Foreman, May 2011 - December 2015
● Residential and commercial property management.
● Interacted and tended to 80+ clients with a wide variety of construction and landscaping projects .
● Was given lead roles in special assignments and projects and in charge of other employees.
Global Spectrum, Mullins Center Arena, Amherst, Massachusetts, Event Operations,September 2012 - January 2013
● Involved in disassembling and assembling concerts,the hockey rink, basketball arena, and othervenues.
● Supported all types of events
Papa Gino’s Pizzeria, Cohasset,Massachusetts, Pizza & Grill Cook,Driver, Cashier, April 2008 - June 2010
● Developed into one of the most skilled pizza cooks on staff
● Was relied upon to handle all types of jobs and duties within the restaurant
CERTIFICATES
Certificate in Hotel Industry Analytics - American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute
RELEVANT SKILLS
● Strong work ethic with a sharp attention to detail with excellent organizational skills.
● Ability to manage and handle stress in fast paced work environments.
● Comfortable to work on my own or in a team setting
● Proficient in Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
● Familiar with computer language programs including Java, R, MATLAB, and Python.
● Relevant coursework and lab work related to statisticalanalysis, calculus, physics,chemistry, geology and climatology.
● Experience in measuring surface water/groundwater interactions through various methods.
● Computer mapping experience in ArcGIS and Adobe Illustrator and the ability to read a wide variety of maps.
ACCOLADES
● Dean’s List for College of Natural Science and University of Massachusetts,2013
● Only member of graduating class to receive President’s Award for Perfect Attendance,2010