DOMINIQUE EDWARD GRAY
1105 Withlacoochee St. Safety Harbor, FL 34695 • 843-814-9570 •
PROFESSIONAL STATEMENT
An enthusiastic hardworking individual that believes preparation and strong work ethic is the key to excel in any industry. My goal is to become associated with a company where my diverse skills will be utilized while gaining further experience and enhancing the company’s productivity and reputation.
EDUCATION
University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC Graduation December 2012
Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management
Concentration of Club Management
GPA: 3.338
Major GPA: 3.607
WORK EXPERIENCE
University of South Carolina Department of Student Life Columbia, SC January 2011 – December 2012
Student Assistant
· Coordinate administrative support to nine offices working under the Associate Vice President of Student Affairs in the Department of Student Life.
• Manage major academic events (i.e.: Parent’s Weekend, OMSA Awards, Fraternity/Sorority Recruitment, etc.) to increase awareness for the University of South Carolina, which enhances applicants’ and parents’ relationships with the university.
• Provide guidance for parents’ concerns while operating the University of South Carolina’s Parents Assistance Line; an assistance line in which parents can call for immediate help with any situation or question about their student or University activities.
The Barclay School Columbia, SC August 2012 – December 2012
Volunteer Fundraising & Awareness Chair
• Develop fundraising strategies to raise funds, materials, and awareness for a non-profit private school that educates children with Autism, Asperger’s Syndrome, and other learning disabilities.
• Recruit, hire and manage a student intern to support daily operations of the school.
• Coordinated a school supply drive with the University of South Carolina’s Sorority Recruitment Council which resulted in fifteen 30” x 24” boxes filled with supplies donated to the school.
• Presented to the University of South Carolina’s Interfraternity Council and unanimously approved to be written in the bylaws as the Council’s philanthropy; any money raised on behalf of the council and all community service events shall be directed towards the betterment of the school.
Forest Lake Club Columbia, SC May 2012 – December 2012
University Student Intern
• Developed the Club’s Sustainability Program to increase environmental awareness while potentially cutting overhead cost by $1,000 a month.
• Assisted the Food and Beverage Manager, Executive Chef, Maitre d', Banquet Manager and Bar Manager with daily Clubhouse Operations.
• Perform food and beverage operations in various areas including the Poolside Snack Bar, Kitchen, Golf Pro Shop, Gentlemen’s Locker Room, banquets, wedding’s and special member functions.
• Managed members’ accounts and closed-out area accounts using Jonas Club Management Software.
Firefly Distillery Wadmalaw Island, SC February 2011 - April 2011
Marketing Intern
• Established weekly promotions such as pub crawls, happy hours and percent nights to increase the Columbia Metropolitan Area revenues.
• Conducted surveys on competing brands that allowed Firefly to gain more knowledge on how to target market the collegiate sector.
• Accountable for the brand management of Firefly’s Skinny Tea release in the Columbia Market which has allowed this flavor to be a staple in the company’s product line.
• Acquired and maintained three accounts within the local Columbia Spirit industry.
Club Dreams Columbia, SC December 2010 - April 2011
General Manager's Assistant
• Accompanied and assisted the Club Manager with general club operations such as promotions, staffing, decor, inventory updates, admission, front door operations and weekly meetings.
• Created a social networking initiative that brought the Club to the forefront of mainstream virtual marketing in the Columbia Metropolitan Area, which resulted in a 100% revenue increase.
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
• College of Hospitality, Retail, and Sport Management Ambassador; The University of South Carolina
• Club Managers Association of America; Member
• University of South Carolina Commencement Speaker Committee, Committee Member
• Black History Month Planning Committee; Committee Planner
• National Society of Minorities in Hospitality; Social Chair
• The Zeta Epsilon chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.; President, Social Chair, Lt. Strategus, & Executive Board Member
• National Association for the Advancement of Colored People; Press and Publicity Chair & Social Chair
• Student Gamecock Television; Video Editor
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
• Oliver Gospel Mission
• Harvest Hope
• Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., Guide Right
• Opportunity Scholars Program, Mentor
• Washington Street United Methodist Church, Soup Kitchen
HONORS, AWARDS, AND SCHOLARSHIPS
• Awarded over $60,000 worth of Scholarships & Grants, including but not limited to:
§ Southeastern Province of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.’s 2012 H. Holloway Scholarship; an award given by each province of the fraternity based off the selection criteria of high academic performance, extra-curricular activities, and fraternity involvement
§ The American Hotel & Lodging Educational Foundation Scholarship 2012; awarded to an undergraduate seeking a hospitality degree with a minimum GPA of 3.0
§ Two time George Rogers Scholarship Awardee; an award to provide financial assistance to first-generation college students in South and North Carolinas
§ Two time Fraternity Council Scholarship Awardee; awarded to an individual that upholds his fraternity’s ideals through chapter participation, academics, and community involvement
§ Rama Scholarship for the American Dream; awarded to undergraduate hospitality students to seek their American Dream
§ Floyd D. Hiott Scholarship Awardee; became the first African American to win this award presented by James Island Charter High School to most accomplished graduating senior
• Speaker at the 2012 Unveiling of the New African American Presence Wall at the University of South Carolina
• Ralph E. Johnson Exemplary Leadership Award; given to recognize outstanding leadership demonstrated by a student attending the University of South Carolina
• Three time Dean’s List Honors; awarded to students who acquire a 3.5 or higher GPA for a semester
• Alpha Lambda Delta Honors Fraternity; honors freshman students for outstanding academic achievement during their first semester at the University of South Carolina
• Office of Multicultural Student Affairs High Academic Excellence Award; given to multicultural students who perform at a high level in the classroom