
Hunter Hayes
B.A. in Hospitality Management & Minor in Spanish. Long Island, New York.
Class of 2026 at High Point University
About
MY BACKGROUND
I have been passionate about the Hospitality Industry ever since I got a job at McDonalds back in 2019. This allowed me to experience what it's like to work in the restaurant industry and I came to realize how well I thrive in this environment. The Hospitality Industry is all about serving and helping others, which is something I am looking to do in life because I enjoy giving back to others and helping people in any way that I can. I hope to work in a hotel, on a cruise, or in an amusement park one day because I would have the benefit of gaining new skills and experiences along the well, as well as have the opportunity to travel the world. I truly believe that this a great industry for me to work in, and can't wait to start exploring the different jobs t
Throughout high school, I joined a business club called DECA, the Spanish Club, the Honors Society, the school golf team, and I was one of the Class Presidents. Being involved in all these activities allowed me to gain leadership roles, volunteer experience, new skills and abilities, and really showed me that I can accomplish a lot in life. One of my favorite things about high school was being one of the Class Presidents because I was able to be in charge of my class, organize fundraisers and events, and worked with people to achieve as many things as we could've that year. Being part of the DECA Club was one of the best things I did in high school because I gained a lot of knowledge about the business world, I was an officer that helped run the club my senior year, and I competed in business related competitions that were about the Hospitality Industry. Even though I was involved in a lot of different activities throughout my high school years, I always made sure to maintain a great GPA and seek any help I needed from my teachers, counselors, and mentors as I got older.
Education
2018 - 2022
Smithtown High School West, NY; Class of 2022
General Studies
GPA: 3.7/4.0
Experiences
WORK
May 2019 – Present
McDonalds, Manager In Training
Smithtown, NY
VOLUNTEERING
August 2022 - Present
High Point University, NC; Class of 2026
Bachelor of Arts; Hospitality Management
Minor; Spanish
March 2020
Harlem Wizards Basketball Game
Duties: cashier, selling food & drinks to spectators
Smithtown, NY
October 2021
Homecoming Event
Duties: selling food & supervising games & activities for children
Smithtown, NY
November 2021
Blood Drive
Duties: recruiting students to donate blood & donating blood myself
Smithtown, NY
CLUBS & SPORTS
November 2018 - June 2022
Class Council
Co-President
Smithtown, NY
September 2019 - June 2022
DECA
Officer
Smithtown, NY
September 2020 - June 2021
Spanish Honor Society
Member
Smithtown, NY
September 2021 - June 2022
National Honor Society
Member
Smithtown, NY
September 2018 - June 2022
Golf
Member
Smithtown, NY
January 2023 - May 2023
Future Hospitality Leaders
Treasurer
High Point, NC
Skills, Traits & Languages
WHAT I BRING TO THE TABLE
Flexibility
Organization
Communication
Conflict & Resolution
Work Ethic
Selfless
Microsoft Office
English
Spanish
Awards
WHERE I SHINE
Smithtown High School West
National Honor Society
Spanish Honor Society
Suffolk County High School Principals Association Senior Leadership Award
Interests
OUT OF OFFICE
Creative Writing
Family Time
Travel
Meditating
Music
Reading
High Point University
Communication Fellows Award
Presidential Scholars Award
