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Colleen K. Hollowood
833 Montlieu Ave.
University Station 2973
High Point, NC 27262
holloc10@highpoint.edu

Objective: To earn a college degree in the field of communications with a concentration in sports management and business.

Employment
May, 2011 to Present
Guest Service Representative, Holiday Inn Saratoga Springs, Saratoga Springs NY.  Provide all services at the hotel front desk area-guest registration, reservations, concierge services and switchboard operation. Participated in the “Ask Me, I’m Local” information specialist program-provided area information about attractions, dining suggestions and services to insure the ultimate Saratoga visitor experience.
Fulltime during the summer months and as needed during school breaks.

Summers of 2010 and 2011
Nanny for family of 3 children ages 7, 11, and 13.  Responsibilities included transportation, supervision, discipline, food preparation, sports coaching. Also provided 24/7 pet care for the same family’s 5 pets while they vacationed.

Summer of 2008 and 2009
Bus person, Holiday Inn Saratoga Springs, 232 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY.
Assisted wait and kitchen staff in Bookmakers Restaurant.  Ensured guest enjoyed their dining experience during all meal periods.

Education
High Point University
                  August 2010 – Present
                  Major: Communications, Minor: Sports Management & Business Administration, GPA 3.5
                 
Saratoga Springs High School, Class of 2010
                  Advanced Regents Diploma
                  GPA 3.5 ranked top 30%
               Project Lead the Way
                  Travelled to Italy, Ireland, Scotland, Wales and England

Academic Awards
High Point University
                  Dean’s List both semesters of freshman year
                  Big South Conference Academic All Star 
               Member- National Society of Leadership and Success
Saratoga Springs High School      
                   Honor Roll 2006 - 2010
                  Inducted into National Honor Society 2009

Athletics
High Point University
                  Member of High Point University NCAA Division 1 Cross Country and Track teams
                                    Big South Conference finalist – outdoor 800 meter run
                             Big South Conference Cross Country Team Champions-2011
                             Big South Conference Indoor- 4 x 400 meter and DMR medalist

Saratoga Springs High School
                  Varsity softball 2006 – 2009, Saratogian Newspaper All Star, 2008
                  Cross Country 2008 – 2009
                                    Competed in races in North Carolina, Virginia, Vermont, Nevada
                                    Trained at U.S. Olympic Training Center, Chula Vista, CA
                  Indoor track 2009 – 2010
                                    Section II top 6 600 and 1000 meters
                                    1st alternate on sectional team to 2009 New York State Championships
                                    Competed at 2009 Nike Indoor Track National Championships
                                                      Member of top 10, 4 x800, DMR and 4 x mile relay teams nationally
                  Outdoor track 2010
                                    Member of 5th fastest 4 x 800 relay in history
                                    Member of 3rd place 4 x 800 relay team at NYS State Championships
                                    Competed at New Balance National Championships
JV tennis 2006 – 2007

Figure skating 1996 – 2009
                  Empire State Games Team Gold Medal 2007
Selected to recite Athletes Oath representing the 1300 participants at the 2007 Empire State Games
                  US Figure Skating Gold Level Achievements
                                    Ice dancing and Moves in the Field
                  US Figure Skating Novice Achievements
                                    Figure Skating
Travel ice hockey 2005 – 2008    
Summer travel softball 2000 – 2009
                  12 tournament MVP Awards
                  New York State ASA Champions – 2008, 2nd Place New York State ASA 2006, 2009
                  Qualified 4 times for national championships finishing as high as 4th

Community service
                  Assisted new High Point University students move into dorms
                  Skating coach for handicapped program 2008, 2009
                  Coordinated a Christmas giving program for a needy family of 5
                  Volunteer at local vocational rehabilitation center
               Gilford County School District-lunch buddy mentor
                                   
Hobbies
                  Tennis, Alpine Skiing, Reading and Golf