Jahnavi Parekh
Toronto,ON
Summary
Hospitality and tourism graduate with hands-on experience in food & beverage operations, guest services, and event coordination. Skilled in adapting to fast-paced environments, managing logistics, and delivering exceptional experiences for guests and clients across Toronto venues.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Le Germain Hotels
Le Germain Hotels
Toronto, Ontario
07.2025 - 12.2025
- Assisted in planning and executing over 15 corporate and social events, serving up to 250 guests per event.
- Coordinated logistics for event setups, menu planning, and vendor communication.
- Improved guest satisfaction scores by 12% during my internship through attentive service and timely issue resolution.
- Collaborated with a team of 10 staff members, ensuring a smooth service flow for multiple events simultaneously.
Administrative Assistant
University Health Network (UHN)
Toronto, Ontario
11.2024 - 06.2025
- Managed event scheduling, vendor communications, and on-site logistics for workshops and community events with 100–300 participants.
- Designed and maintained digital tracking sheets for attendees, reducing registration errors by 30%.
- Assisted in preparing post-event reports and surveys to improve future event planning.
- Supported internal communications, ensuring cross-departmental collaboration for smooth event execution.
Event Staff Volunteer
Metro Toronto Convention Centre
Toronto, Ontario
01.2024 - 09.2024
- Provided on-the-ground assistance for large trade shows and conferences hosting 200–500 attendees.
- Coordinated with the AV, lighting, and catering teams for seamless event setup and breakdown.
- I guided guests and provided information, enhancing the attendee experience.
- Learned logistics planning and crisis management in a high-volume, fast-paced event environment.
Education
Advance Diploma - Hospitality And Tourism Management
Centennial College
Scarborough, Ontario05-2026
Skills
- Event Planning & Coordination
- Hospitality & Guest Services
- Vendor & Stakeholder Communication
- Problem resolution & Organizational skills
- Food & Beverage Operations
- Microsoft Office Suite & Event Management Software (Eventbrite, Cvent)
- Multitasking & Team Collaboration
- Networking
Certification
Smart Serve Ontario
Food Handler Certification, Toronto Public Health
Food Handler Certification, Toronto Public Health
Timeline
Le Germain Hotels
Le Germain Hotels
07.2025 - 12.2025
Administrative Assistant
University Health Network (UHN)
11.2024 - 06.2025
Event Staff Volunteer
Metro Toronto Convention Centre
01.2024 - 09.2024
Advance Diploma - Hospitality And Tourism Management
Centennial College