Joey Calo

About Me

I recently graduated with my Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management with a concentration in Event Management from The University of Alabama. Thanks to dual enrollment in high school and extra coursework during summers and winters, I was able to graduate a full year early.

What excites me most about hospitality is the blend of creativity, organization, and people skills it requires. I enjoy stepping into roles where I can problem-solve, adapt quickly, and make sure every detail is taken care of so others can enjoy the moment.

🎓 1 year early graduation

🥡 2,000+ food deliveries/rideshares with 5★ ratings

🌍 150 volunteer hours in Italy

🚗 50+ airport rides completed

🎤 3 major award shows supported

Education

The University of Alabama – College of Human Environmental Sciences
Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management (Event Management Concentration)
Aug 2022 – Aug 2025

• GPA: 3.2 overall | 3.7 in major courses
  
  

• Multiple Dean’s List semesters
  
  

• Graduated one year ahead of schedule

• Experience

• Bama Airport Rides | Owner/Driver | Tuscaloosa, AL
  Launched my own airport rides service for fellow students during the 2024–2025 school year. I designed the marketing graphics, promoted the service on school social media pages, and handled scheduling directly. In total, I completed over 50 rides — balancing reliability with customer service.

• Uber & Uber Eats | Driver/Delivery Partner | Tuscaloosa, AL
  Built strong customer service skills while completing over 2,000 food deliveries and hundreds of safe rides. Learned how to manage time efficiently, maintain high ratings, and ensure every order or trip met expectations.

• HOPEStel Secret Garden | Volunteer | Naples, Italy | June–July 2025
  Spent 150 hours volunteering at an international hostel on the night shift. This role provided me with valuable experience in hospitality and cross-cultural communication, as I greeted travelers from around the world and ensured their overnight stay went smoothly.

Event & Volunteer Highlights

• Clive Davis’ 2025 Pre-GRAMMY Gala – Volunteer Talent Spotter
  
  

• 2025 GRAMMY Awards – Volunteer Seatfiller (Dress Rehearsal & Show)
  
  

• 2025 BET Awards – Volunteer Seatfiller
  
  

These opportunities taught me how large-scale productions operate behind the scenes and gave me a close look at the level of professionalism and precision needed for world-class events.

Skills

• Event planning and coordination

• Hospitality and guest relations

• Transportation and logistics

• Customer service and communication

• Scheduling and time management

• Cross-cultural teamwork

Portfolio

Here are a few highlights I’m most proud of:

• Creating and marketing Bama Airport Rides, a self-run transportation business.
  
  

• Volunteering at globally recognized events like the GRAMMYs and BET Awards.
  
  

• Gaining international hospitality experience at HOPEStel Secret Garden in Italy.

Contact Me

📧 joeyc33004@gmail.com