Thomas R. Schrier |
To obtain a position
which I am able to utilize my education, experience and leadership skills in
order to benefit guests as well as employees and allow the company to become
more profitable. |
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EDUCATION |
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Ball State University, Muncie, Indiana |
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Master of Business Administration | Expected Graduation: Aug, 2004 | |||
Previous Semester GPA: 3.33/4.00 | Graduation Index: 3.40/4.00 | |||
Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana |
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Bachelor in Restaurant, Hotel, Institutional and Tourism Mgt | Graduated: May, 1999 |
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Final Semester GPA: 3.56/4.00 |
Graduation Index: 2.81/4.00 |
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RELEVANT COURSES | ||||
Hospitality Law Operations Management Entrepreneurship Development Human Resource Management Hospitality Facility Management Cost Controls in Food Service and Lodging Meeting and Convention Sales and Services Marketing in Food Service and Lodging Operations Managerial Accounting and Financial Management in Hospitality Operations Attended the Wiley Hall Leadership Retreat |
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PROFESSIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE |
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Block Party Complex; | Indianapolis, Indiana; |
2002 |
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Operations Manager (2002) | ||||
·overseeing
daily operations ·interviewing and hiring staff ·performing background checks ·updating employee personnel files |
·scheduling
staff ·performing employee reviews ·tracking employee time off requests ·updating creating department policies |
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Fun Spot Amusement Park; | Angola, Indiana; |
2000-02 |
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Park Manager (2001-2002) | ||||
·interviewing
and hiring park staff
·responsible for coordinating group picnics ·insuring proper health and safety regulations ·scheduling park staff |
·overseeing
daily park operations ·payroll activities |
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Games Department Supervisor (2000-2001) | ||||
·monitoring
departmental cash control operations ·inventorying arcade and midway games prizes |
·repairing
video games |
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Cedar Point; | Sandusky, Ohio; |
Summers 1997-98 |
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Ride Host (Summers 1997-1998) |
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·operating various rides | ·performing
daily ride inspections |
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Old Indiana Family Fun Park; | Thorntown, Indiana; |
Summers 1993-96 |
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Rides Department Supervisor (Summer 1996) | ||||
·interviewing and hiring department staff ·training staff ·keeping employee performance records |
·scheduling
staff ·attending to guest complaints ·repairing park sound systems |
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Team Leader (Summer 1995) | ||||
·holding morning crew meetings ·giving breaks |
·keeping
records of breaks ·insuring proper safety rules |
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·other positions include Breaker (Summer 1994) and Ride Operator (Summer 1993) | ||||
ADDITIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE |
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Ball State Business Programs; | Muncie, Indiana; |
2003 |
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Graduate Assistant (2003) | ||||
·updating departmental websites ·editing newsletters |
·updating
various marketing materials ·following up on information requests |
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Vestil Manufacturing; | Angola, Indiana; |
2000-02 |
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Customer Sales & Service Staff
(2000-2002) |
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·processing
customer information requests ·working with product technicians to ensure quality |
·organizing
mass mailings ·conducting on-site sales |
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Western Boone School Corp.; | Thorntown, Indiana; |
1999-2000 |
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Substitute Teacher (1999-2000) | ||||
·monitoring classroom activities ·developing lesson plans |
·enforcing
school policies ·taking attendance |
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Wiley Residence Hall; | West Lafayette, Indiana; |
1998-99 |
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Front Office Staff (1998-1999) |
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·issuing keys ·operating a cash register |
·answering phones ·sorting mail |
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WILY Radio; | West Lafayette, Indiana; |
1994-99 |
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General Manager (1997-1999) | ||||
·creating and revising policies and procedures ·creating radio station budget ·arranging promotions with local retailers ·organizing remote set-ups for dances and parties ·conducting weekly officers meetings |
·purchasing
new music and equipment ·publicizing radio station events ·contacting record label companies ·scheduling guests |
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Station Manager (1996-1997) | ||||
·recruiting new members ·scheduling disc jockeys |
·conducting
weekly meetings ·repairing equipment |
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·other positions include Executive Training
Officer (1995-1996) and Disc Jockey (1994-1995) |
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Purdue Bands Supply Office; | West Lafayette, Indiana; |
1994-99 |
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Associate Office Head (1997-1999) |
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·updating and writing new training manuals ·scheduling work-sessions |
·organizing alumni band activities | |||
Assistant Office Head (1995-1996) | ||||
·assigning work schedules ·training new officers |
·meeting with facility members | |||
Office Staff Member (1994-1995) |
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·inventorying equipment | ·repairing
instruments |
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ADDITIONAL SKILLS | ||||
Proficient in web design tools such as Macromedia
Dreamweaver and Fireworks Proficient in Microsoft Windows and Macintosh operating systems Proficient in Microsoft Office National Restaurant Association Certified in Foodservice Sanitation Trained in American Red Cross First Aid and CPR |
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HONORS AND ACTIVITIES | ||||
Ontario Corporation Business Management
Scholarship Ball State University MBA Association Web Coordinator Ball State University Graduate Education Committee Ball State University Graduate Faculty Affairs Committee Purdue University Academic Honors Spring 1999 Purdue University Bands Outstanding Non-Commissioned Officer Award |
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REFERENCES |
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Available upon request | ||||