
Hobbies and interests
Business And Entrepreneurship
Reading
Business
Self-Help
Romance
I read books daily
LaToya Lilly
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Finalist
LaToya Lilly
1x
FinalistBio
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 programMajors:
- Hospitality Administration/Management
Los Angeles Harbor College
Associate's degree programMajors:
- Cooking and Related Culinary Arts, General
Los Angeles Harbor College
Associate's degree programMajors:
- Hospitality Administration/Management
Miscellaneous
Desired degree level:
Master's degree program
Graduate schools of interest:
Transfer schools of interest:
Majors of interest:
- Hospitality Administration/Management
Career
Dream career field:
Leisure, Travel, & Tourism
Dream career goals:
Chef's Office Assistant
Los Angeles Community College District2023 – Present3 yearsKey Holder
Bath and Body Works2020 – 20244 yearsFood Prep
Walt Disney Company2023 – Present3 yearsAircraft Detailing Manager
Advanced Air2016 – 20226 years
Sports
Track & Field
Junior Varsity2002 – 20042 years
Awards
- none
Research
Hospitality Administration/Management
Cal Poly Pomona — Student2025 – Present
Public services
Volunteering
Match — Advisory Board Member2025 – PresentVolunteering
EXP — Advisory2024 – Present
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.