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Evan Donahue Snyder

Richmond

Summary

Dynamic and dedicated professional with exceptional customer service skills honed in fast-paced dining. Committed to fostering community and enhancing visitor experiences through strong interpersonal communication and teamwork. Passionate Media Production student at VCU with experience in digital marketing, gallery operations, and public-facing service. Eager to contribute to RIFF’s mission of elevating independent voices and supporting the arts through film and community engagement.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Server

Unplugged Games Café
03.2025 - Current
  • Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by managing multiple tables simultaneously without compromising service quality.
  • Provided attentive service during high-volume periods without sacrificing attention to detail or guest rapport.
  • Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
  • Collaborated with team members during busy shifts for efficient workflow and excellent communication between front and back-of-house staff.


Gallery Associate

Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
10.2024 - Current
  • Provided gallery oversight and visitor support during exhibitions and events in a professional arts environment.
  • Conducted routine inspections, identifying potential risks and addressing them proactively.
  • Balanced excellent security and customer service to create a safe and positive environment, representing the museum’s values of accessibility and education.


Shift Lead

Foster's Grille
03.2022 - 08.2024
  • Resolved customer complaints and issues and offered thoughtful solutions to maintain customer satisfaction in high-volume food service.
  • Organized and facilitated restaurant events focused on fostering community and quality experience.
  • Helped store management meet standards of service and quality in daily operations.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Mass Communication: Media Production

Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA
12-2026

Skills

  • Strong work ethic
  • Adobe Creative Suite
  • Exceptional customer service
  • Interpersonal communication
  • Guest engagement
  • Event setup and breakdown
  • Digital and E-commerce Marketing
  • Branding
  • Social Media Campaigns
  • SEO Keyword Research
  • A/B Testing
  • CRO

Relevant Coursework

Global Career Accelerator: Digital Marketing 

  • Designed and built an e-commerce website using Shopify
  • Implemented brand guidelines and developed on-brand creative and copy
  • Leveraged best practices to improve conversion and reduce friction
  • Created paid and organic social media content for
    Instagram & Facebook
  • Sourced influencers and planned a global influencer campaign on TikTok
  • Calculated cost-efficiency metrics, evaluated, and reported on campaign performance
  • Created a paid search campaign on Google Ads
  • Collaborated with a global team to complete marketing tasks

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Limited Working
French
Elementary

Tools Experience

  • Shopify
  • SEMrush
  • Canva
  • Google Keyword Planner
  • Google Ads
  • Meta Ads Manager
  • Insense Influencer Platform

Timeline

Server

Unplugged Games Café
03.2025 - Current

Gallery Associate

Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
10.2024 - Current

Shift Lead

Foster's Grille
03.2022 - 08.2024

Bachelor of Science - Mass Communication: Media Production

Virginia Commonwealth University
Evan Donahue Snyder