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LaToya Lilly

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General information

Hobbies & Interests

  • Business And Entrepreneurship

Reading

  • Business
  • Self-Help
  • Romance

I read books daily.

Bio

I am a dedicated hospitality professional and full-time student with over 20 years of experience in customer service, operations, and team leadership within fast-paced hospitality environments. I have worked in retail, aviation, tourism, and food and beverage operations.

Education

California State Polytechnic University Pomona

Bachelor's degree program

2025 – 2027

Majors:
  • Hospitality Administration/Management

Los Angeles Harbor College

Associate's degree program

2023 – 2025

Majors:
  • Cooking and Related Culinary Arts, General

Los Angeles Harbor College

Associate's degree program

2023 – 2025

Majors:
  • Hospitality Administration/Management

Miscellaneous

Desired degree level:
Master's degree program
Graduate schools of interest:
Morgan State University, California State University-East Bay, California State Polytechnic University Pomona
Majors of interest:
Hospitality Administration/Management
Desired degree modality:
Hybrid
Medical school interest:
No

Career

  • Chef's Office Assistant

    Higher Education · Los Angeles Community College District

    Jan 2023 – Present

  • Key Holder

    Retail · Bath and Body Works

    Jan 2020 – Jan 2024

  • Food Prep

    Food & Beverages · Walt Disney Company

    Jan 2023 – Present

  • Aircraft Detailing Manager

    Airlines/Aviation · Advanced Air

    Jan 2016 – Jan 2022

Miscellaneous

Dream career field:
Leisure, Travel, & Tourism
Work experience:
10+ years
Has nursing license:
No

Military

Branch of interest:
Air Force

Future Interests

  • Advocacy
  • Volunteering
  • Philanthropy
  • Entrepreneurship
Sylvester Taylor Hospitality Scholarship
I envision my passion for hospitality to heighten and improve guest’s experiences. I want to utilize the skills, knowledge, and passion that I have to bring people together. My goal as a hospitality specialist is to create memorable experiences for guests. Whether that is in food and beverage, event planning, property management, or another area of the tourism industry. I want the guest to remember their time at my business with joy, and a feeling of belonging. That starts with education and understanding. I am continuing my education to gain more knowledge and insight to be able to display that. Service is the most important role in the hospitality industry. Good service is good to provide, but I want to provide legendary service to every guest I encounter. I am the service that will brighten a day, no matter the role I am working in. That is so important to me. Being my best, and giving that to those that are around me. Acts of service with positive intent can be a game change within the industry. I want to exemplify what amazing service looks like. With more than 20 years of hospitality experience, and the perseverance to continue my education, I want to inspire the next generation of students. With mentorships, advisory boards, and volunteer work being areas that I will continue to prioritize with time and resources. I am going to pour into students all of the knowledge and skills that I have learned to increase their opportunities and chances of success. Sometime a little faith, guidance, and assistance is the additional push we need to reach the next level. I will be that for someone. Through empathetic leadership, amazing service, confidence, and continued education I will have a positive impact on not only the hospitality industry, but also the world.
LaToya Lilly Student Profile | Bold.org