Patricia Barry

865 Port Republic Rd Apt. 611, Harrisonburg, VA 20171 12305 Jocelyne Ct, Oak Hill, VA 20171 barrypl@dukes.jmu.edu (703) 424-8770

EDUCATION

James Madison University Harrisonburg, VA (August 2011 May 2015) B.A., Organizational Communication Major Human Resource Development Minor British Media Communication Minor Deans List, Fall 2013 London Study Abroad, Fall semester 2013

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Marriott West India Quay & Executive Apartments , London, England Intern, Human Resources Department, (September December 2013) Worked alongside Director of HR and HR Manager assisting with all services and operations of the department Recruitment: Responsible for the screening of rsums, the management of the hotel recruitment site and

participation in the interview process

Audit: Involved in the HR yearly review of department procedures and record keeping Design: Created, organized, and administered new hire starter packets Administrative tasks: payroll, filing, faxing, answering telephones Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), Rockville, MD/ Washington, DC Intern, Corporate Communications / Human Resources Departments (May August 2013) Worked in Corp Com as a liaison for Human Resources, commuting between both offices Writing: Drafted articles for Employee News published on internal company website, wrote monthly HR notification emails, speaker presentation biographies Event Planning: Involved in the planning and execution of two HR program fairs which included a Benefits Fair and a Career Resources Day Film Production/ Photography: Assisted and participated in on camera interviews and took photographs at company events Interviewing: Interviewed current employees who possessed previous FINRA internship experience for an Intern Testimonial page posted on the internal website Clydes Restaurant, Reston, VA Front Waiter (May August 2012) Training: Received extensive training at Clydes of Georgetown training facility Marketing: Well versed in the restaurant menu and preparation procedures, responsible for promoting/up selling new menu items Customer Service: Provided excellent service and accommodations for customers through attention to detail, interpersonal skill and prompt food arrival times

VOLUNTEER WORK

Community Service Learning, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Harrisonburg, VA (April 2013) Planned a benefit concert for JMU students and the Harrisonburg community to attend and donate to the nonprofit organization, Big Brothers Big Sisters Contacted and scheduled JMU A cappella groups and bands to perform Coordinated with Events Manager of Clementines Restaurant, the host of the event Created fliers advertising the event Organized a raffle and contacted local businesses for donations Habitat for Humanity, Chantilly, VA (Spring 2012) Court Appointed Social Advocates (CASA), Kappa Alpha Theta Philanthropy (Fall 2011 Present)

PERSONAL INTERESTS ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Kappa Alpha Theta Fraternity, JMU Ski and Snowboard Race Team President, JMU Ski and Snowboard Race Team (2014-2015) 1st Place Womens Snowboarding Collegiate Racing, Southeast Conference (2014)