Hi, I’m Jordan Cannella. I’m a customer-focused hospitality professional with 8+ years of experience in hospitality, team leadership, and event execution. I’m passionate about innovation, project management, and delivering exceptional guest experiences. I’m a self-taught photographer and graphic designer who loves turning ideas into engaging visuals and experiences. I thrive in collaborative teams and cultivate healthy cultures that empower others to do their best work. I enjoy solving problems under pressure and building strong relationships with guests, colleagues, and partners.

Jordan Cannella

Hi, I’m Jordan Cannella. I’m a customer-focused hospitality professional with 8+ years of experience in hospitality, team leadership, and event execution. I’m passionate about innovation, project management, and delivering exceptional guest experiences. I’m a self-taught photographer and graphic designer who loves turning ideas into engaging visuals and experiences. I thrive in collaborative teams and cultivate healthy cultures that empower others to do their best work. I enjoy solving problems under pressure and building strong relationships with guests, colleagues, and partners.

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Hi, I’m Jordan Cannella. I’m a customer-focused hospitality professional with 8+ years of experience in hospitality, team leadership, and event execution. I’m passionate about innovation, project management, and delivering exceptional guest experiences. I’m a self-taught photographer and graphic designer who loves turning ideas into engaging visuals and experiences.

I thrive in collaborative teams and cultivate healthy cultures that empower others to do their best work. I enjoy solving problems under pressure and building strong relationships with guests, colleagues, and partners.

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Language

English
Fluent
Italian
Intermediate

Work Experience

Residence Hall Director at Benedictine College - Florence
August 1, 2025 - Present
Led and developed a team of missionaries through coaching and feedback, fostering spiritual formation and achieving student participation goals. Cultivated policy compliance and strong team effectiveness. Managed donor-funded budget with prudent stewardship and allocated resources to align with priorities. Built and maintained relationships with donors, campus partners, and community stakeholders.
Team Director at FOCUS Catholic
July 1, 2024 - July 1, 2025
Led and developed teams of missionaries, overseeing formation and participation goals. Managed team budget and donor relations, ensuring accurate financial tracking and alignment with organizational priorities. Built and sustained relationships with donors, campus partners, and community stakeholders.
Events Specialist at FOCUS Catholic
August 1, 2019 - June 1, 2024
Directed project logistics for large-scale events, including SEEK Conference planning (multi-day event serving 20,000 attendees). Managed attendee and staff support, housing coordination, transportation, and marketing materials. Anticipated and resolved attendee, staff, and vendor issues to ensure a seamless conference experience. Collaborated across teams to design engaging environments and programming that enhanced attendee engagement. Trained campus missionaries to effectively organize and guide groups to attend national conferences.
Campus Missionary at FOCUS Catholic
May 1, 2017 - August 1, 2019
Engaged with students through campus ministry efforts, focusing on community development, mentorship, and event planning to support missionary work and student growth.

Education

Bachelor of Arts, Theology at Benedictine College
August 30, 2013 - May 1, 2017

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Education, Non-Profit Organization, Travel & Hospitality, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Other