Mary Wesley Conner
Athens
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Innkeeper
The Rushmore - Athens Bed & Breakfast
Athens
2025.12 - Current
- Streamlined daily operations to ensure efficient guest check-ins and check-outs.
- Coordinated room assignments, optimizing occupancy rates and improving guest experiences.
- Managed inventory of supplies, ensuring availability for housekeeping and front desk functions.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization throughout inn, fostering an inviting atmosphere for guests.
- Executed bookings, tracked payments, and maintained comprehensive guest records.
Food & Beverage Operations Associate
Brush Creek Ranch
2025.05 - 2025.11
- Delivered exceptional food and beverage service in a high-volume, 5-star luxury environment.
- Worked closely with sommeliers to recommend wine pairings for premium tasting menus.
- Received training in advanced wine and liquor knowledge, including proper pouring, presentation, and service techniques, at luxury standards.
- Facilitated private dining events, coordinating with culinary, pastry, and sommeliers.
- Assisted in the setup and breakdown of banquet spaces, private dining areas, outdoor events, and wedding spaces.
Venue Assistant
Athens Food Group
2024.08 - 2025.05
- Coordinated wedding ceremonies, receptions, and corporate events to ensure seamless execution.
- Acted as primary contact for couples and vendors to facilitate communication.
- Oversaw setup and breakdown of event spaces, ensuring readiness for all activities.
- Collaborated with vendors to guarantee timely service delivery and adherence to schedules.
- Managed on-the-day operations by troubleshooting issues and maintaining event flow.
Task Force Bartender
Augusta National Invitation Tournament Masters
2025.04 - 2025.04
- Prepared and served alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages in accordance with Club standards.
- Managed high-volume bar operations, ensuring cleanliness and order accuracy.
- Engaged professionally with high-end clients, demonstrating product knowledge.
- Inventoried products to maintain adequate stock levels, including garnishes and glassware.
- Secured all alcoholic beverages nightly while reporting safety violations.
- Maintained a well-stocked supply of paper products and ice for service efficiency.
- Handled multiple orders simultaneously, ensuring prompt and accurate service.
Venue Staff/Bartender
Athens Food Group
2022.10 - 2024.08
- Collaborated with wedding coordinator to configure event space effectively.
- Executed rapid transitions of event space from ceremony to reception.
- Curated specialty cocktails, beer, and non-alcoholic beverages based on client preferences.
- Prepared bar area thoroughly before, during, and after events, ensuring cleanliness and supply readiness.
- Complied with local and state alcohol service regulations, including ID checks and responsible drinking management.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Hospitality and Food Industry Management
University of Georgia
Athens, GA2025-05
Skills
- Customer service
- Event coordination
- Food safety
- Inventory management
- Team collaboration
- Time management
Notable Experience
James Beard Culinary Event Ambassador, Brush Creek Ranch
- Assisted in wine pairing for the 8-course chef tasting dinner alongside the Brush Creek Ranch executive chef and James Beard award nominee.
- Checked guest satisfaction levels throughout the event ensuring their needs were met promptly and courteously.
- Supported promotional efforts to showcase Brush Creek Ranch offerings and experiences, including the wagyu program, BCR distillery, greenhouse, and on-site goat creamery.
- Set up banquet rooms according to event specifications and floor plans.
Hospitality and Event Management Internship, Georgia Hall (6 month program)
- Maintained detailed records of event planning processes and client communications.
- Developed marketing plans to promote events through various channels such as email, print, digital media and social media.
- Assisted in the development of event concepts and timelines according to client requirements.
Created detailed reports after each event outlining successes, areas of improvement and financial results.
Timeline
Assistant Innkeeper
The Rushmore - Athens Bed & Breakfast
2025.12 - Current
Food & Beverage Operations Associate
Brush Creek Ranch
2025.05 - 2025.11
Task Force Bartender
Augusta National Invitation Tournament Masters
2025.04 - 2025.04
Venue Assistant
Athens Food Group
2024.08 - 2025.05
Venue Staff/Bartender
Athens Food Group
2022.10 - 2024.08
Bachelor of Science - Hospitality and Food Industry Management
University of Georgia