Matthew Seale

6447 Battle Rock Drive | Clifton, VA 20124 | 571.327.9342 | mseale7@vt.edu

Summary
Dependable Hospitality and Tourism professional with six years of experience and training in the
hospitality industry
Education
Candidate for B.S. in Hospitality & Tourism Management and Minor in Leadership,
Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA, December 2017
Professional Experience
2016 Present Club Management Intern, Blacksburg Country Club
Blacksburg, VA
Assist Events Director with planning, set-up, execution and tear down of private and club functions
Maintain Excel spreadsheet with daily department sales data for budget and purchasing analysis
Input financial data into Jonas Club Software
Provide excellent customer service as a banquet and restaurant server

Summer 2016 Poolside Dining Manager, Springfield Golf and Country Club
Springfield, VA
Maintained high standards of quality, cleanliness and safety while bartending and managing the
poolside food and beverage operations
Supervised and trained a five person staf
Managed weekly inventory of supplies

2016 Restaurant Seater, Trattoria al Forno

Orlando, FL
Disney College Program at Walt Disney World Resort
Provided Disney-level customer service to as many as 550 guests daily
Assisted food service staf in providing a seamless dining experience for guests
Greeted and seated guests and resolved any concerns in a prompt and courteous manner
Managed restaurant seating chart utilizing Disneys computerized reservation/seating system
Single-handedly ran walk-up pizzeria window

Summer 2015 Recreation Cast Member, Disneys Hilton Head Island Resort
Hilton Head, SC
Interacted with guests in small and large group settings creating a fun and memorable vacation
experience
Facilitated a wide range of supervised activities including dance parties, games, crafts and
campfires
Monitored and ensured guests safety in all water areas and provided first aid and basic life
support if needed
Maintained a safe, clean and well-organized recreation facility

2011 2014Golf Staff, Springfield Golf & Country Club

Springfield, VA
Welcomed members to the course and provided them with thoroughly cleaned and stocked golf
carts
Opened and closed golf course following detailed procedures
Set the facility for tournaments and play, serviced the practice facility and replenished supplies
Assisted in golf pro shop operations

Leadership Training & Experience

2011-PresentOfficer, Club Managers Association of America (CMAA), VA Tech Student
Chapter Blacksburg, VA
Co-lead the VT Chapter
Awarded a scholarship from the Virginia Chapter of the CMAA to attend the 2017 (Orlando) World
Conference on Club Management
Attended the 2016 (Philadelphia), 2015 (Boston) and 2014 (New York City) CMAA Student
Conferences

2013 2015 Active Member, VT Residential Leadership Community Blacksburg, VA

Blacksburg, VA
Attended leadership classes; Participated in campus activities that promoted integrity, social
responsibility, inclusivity, excellence, personal growth, meaningful relationships and scholarly
endeavors
Planned and executed local service projects

2012 West Point Leadership and Ethics Conference Student Delegate Fairfax, VA