Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Involvement
Certification
Additional Information
Timeline
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MELDORA E. CARTWRIGHT

Coral Harbor

Summary

Highly motivated and goal-oriented individual with strong leadership capabilities. Excellent team player who values adaptability. Known for organized and detail-directed problem-solving skills. Able to effectively manage multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Proven track record of success in taking on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Organized and dependable candidate.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Teacher Grades 7-12 Family & Consumer Science - Food & Nutrition

St. John’s College
09.2024 - Current
  • Responsible for delivering high quality teaching with the aim of helping students develop a broad base of skills through practical, investigational and theoretical work
  • BJC & BGCSE

Private Chef

01.2014 - Current
  • Plan, Preparing & Serving meals for active families
  • Also doing Calorie Counts for Clients

Food & Beverage Coordinator

Atlantis Paradise Island
01.2024 - 09.2024
  • Support the F&B management team in all aspects of managing the department
  • Perform all administrative functions and is responsible for ensuring efficient operations take place day to day

Operations Coordinator

Comfort Suites Paradise Island
02.2023 - 01.2024
  • Responsible for assisting with daily business activities and administrative tasks
  • Some crucial responsibilities include organizing company events, arranging employee training and managing budgets as needed

Teacher Grades 7-12 Family & Consumer Science - Food & Nutrition

St. John’s College
09.2019 - 06.2022
  • Responsible for delivering high quality teaching with the aim of helping students develop a broad base of skills through practical, investigational and theoretical work
  • BJC & BGCSE

Guest Activities Coordinator

Melia Nassau Beach
01.2018 - 01.2019
  • Responsible for leading guest activities (both adult and children), implementing special activities, conference recreation and holiday programs

Junior Activities & Cay Camp Director

Lyford Cay Club
01.2011 - 01.2017
  • Supervised staff and coordinated major events and functions for the lodging property. Managed administrative tasks and organized a variety of activities to engage both children and adults.
  • Utilized advanced software tools such as Excel, Outlook, and scheduling platforms to efficiently manage detailed appointment calendars.

Guest Activities Atlantean

Atlantis
06.2014 - 08.2014
  • Assisted with coordinating and managing guest activities in collaboration with Cartoon Network, ensuring an engaging and enjoyable experience for guests.

Filing and receptionist

Ministry of Works
06.2010 - 08.2011
  • Filed documents daily assuring that they were in the right order
  • Also interacted with employees, answered the telephone, transferred calls and took messages

Education

High School - Hospitality Magnet

Anatol Rodgers High School
01.2013

BA - Food & Beverage Industry Management

Johnson and Wales University
03.2025

AA - Culinary Arts with Credit

University of The Bahamas
01.2017

Skills

  • Effective Classroom Management
  • Client Relationship Management
  • Strategic Decision Making
  • Curriculum Development
  • Leadership and Mentoring
  • Youth Development Knowledge
  • Leading Group Sessions
  • Service Excellence
  • Advanced Excel Skills
  • Customer Issue Resolution
  • Microsoft Suite

Accomplishments

  • Junior Hotelier Certification, 01/01/10
  • Six B.J.C.’s, 01/01/10
  • Leadership Award & Top Exam Results - Junior Achievement, 01/01/12
  • Lodging Management START Program - Guest Service Professional Certification, 01/01/12
  • Bahama Host Certification, 01/01/13
  • High School Diploma, Pass, Accumulative G.P.A - 2.60, 05/31/13
  • Ministry of Education Cupcake Wars - First Place Winner, Fall 2012 & Spring 2013
  • SAT Score, 1790, 01/01/13
  • Six B.G.C.S.E’s, 05/31/13
  • American Heart Association - Heart Saver First Aid CPR & AED, 01/01/16
  • Dean’s List - University of The Bahamas, 2015-2017
  • Hans Von Rotz Memorial Pastry Award - University Of The Bahamas, 01/01/17
  • American Culinary Association Member, 01/01/17
  • Outstanding Academic Achievement Award - University Of The Bahamas, 01/01/17
  • Gold Star Award, Melia Nassau Beach Activities Department, 06/01/19
  • 2nd Quarter 2019 Most Trip Advisor Mentioned Area, Melia Nassau Beach Activities Department, 01/01/19
  • Teacher of the Month: St. John’s College, 10/01/19

Involvement

  • Junior Achievement Bahamas
  • Zonta Club - Advisor
  • Tourism Club
  • Junior Hotelier
  • ENUE Magazine
  • In-Tone Nation
  • Junior BCA
  • American Culinary Association

Certification

  • CPR/AED Certification
  • First Aid Certification
  • Food Handler's Certification
  • Lodging Management START Program-Guest Service Professional Certification

Additional Information

  • Chadson Gray — President, Safe Transportation Company
  • Kristia Knowles — Vice Principal, St. John’s College
  • Mario Adderley — Dean, Culinary and Hospitality Professional

Timeline

Teacher Grades 7-12 Family & Consumer Science - Food & Nutrition

St. John’s College
09.2024 - Current

Food & Beverage Coordinator

Atlantis Paradise Island
01.2024 - 09.2024

Operations Coordinator

Comfort Suites Paradise Island
02.2023 - 01.2024

Teacher Grades 7-12 Family & Consumer Science - Food & Nutrition

St. John’s College
09.2019 - 06.2022

Guest Activities Coordinator

Melia Nassau Beach
01.2018 - 01.2019

Guest Activities Atlantean

Atlantis
06.2014 - 08.2014

Private Chef

01.2014 - Current

Junior Activities & Cay Camp Director

Lyford Cay Club
01.2011 - 01.2017

Filing and receptionist

Ministry of Works
06.2010 - 08.2011

BA - Food & Beverage Industry Management

Johnson and Wales University

AA - Culinary Arts with Credit

University of The Bahamas

High School - Hospitality Magnet

Anatol Rodgers High School
MELDORA E. CARTWRIGHT