Allyson Ye

Friendly and reliable hospitality candidate with hands-on experience in food service, event catering, and customer-facing roles. Comfortable working in busy environments, communicating with customers and colleagues, and maintaining clean, organised service areas during high-volume periods. Quick to learn and eager to develop professional barista skills while providing warm and efficient front-of-house service.

Server - Down on Washington — University of Pennsylvania - Philadelphia, PA

• Served food and beverages to guests at a high-volume pop-up restaurant, providing attentive and efficient service throughout events
• Communicated with guests and team members to ensure accurate orders, timely service, and a positive dining experience
• Assisted with setup, replenishment, and breakdown of dining and service areas while maintaining cleanliness and organization

Events Assistant - Alpha Kappa Delta Phi — University of Pennsylvania

(2023-05)

• Provided food service at three philanthropic fundraisers serving 600+ attendees
• Helped coordinate catering with 15 local restaurants and food establishments
• Prepared, replenished, and organised serving stations during busy events
• Worked closely with a team to maintain clean, efficient, and timely service during peak periods

Program Assistant and Vendor - Cosmic Writers - Philadelphia, PA

(2022 - 2026)

• Operated a public-facing booth at community arts fairs, engaging directly with families and children throughout events
• Hosted interactive storytelling games for children, creating an inviting and energetic environment
• Sold booklets and educational materials, communicating materials and pricing clearly with customers of all ages
• Maintained organized displays, restocked materials, and managed setup and breakdown of booth equipment

Volunteer - Branches of Hope - Hong Kong

(2020-09 - 2021-10)

• Led a team of 7 volunteers to provide weekly theatre lessons for Hong Kong refugee children
• Fundraised 73K HKD via tutoring and a school-wide performing arts showcase, creating a fund to provide for the medical expenses of Hong Kong refugees
• Designed and implemented hands-on creative writing workshops for children, managing schedules, materials, and participant engagement to ensure a seamless experience

Music Director - Penny Loafers A Cappella — University of Pennsylvania

(2023-01 - 2024-02)

• Managed daily operations for an 18-person acapella team, including scheduling shifts, tracking attendance, and coordinating internal communications
• Oversaw sign-ups and scheduling for large-scale auditions with 90+ participants, ensuring smooth workflow and timely follow-up
• Maintained cleanliness and organization of shared workspaces

Candidate for Master of Arts - Creative Writing - University of East Anglia, School of Literature, Drama and Creative Writing (2028-06)

Bachelor of Arts, Benjamin Franklin Scholars Honors Program - Philosophy, Politics, and Economics - University of Pennsylvania, College of Arts and Sciences (2026-05)