Madison Walker
Madison Walker
Receptionist
Location: Columbia
I grew up watching my mom work in the hospitality field in Cayce, SC. I watched as she was able to completely transform someone’s day just by listening to them and by just simply being kind to them. So, from a young age, I knew hospitality was what I wanted to be a part of. I wanted to play a role in making someone’s day perfect.
I started with Southern Way in the kitchen as part-time staff then I made my way onto working events. From there I moved into a captain position, then into the office to help the Staffing Coordinator and then landed in a Sales Administrative Assistant position which then turned into my becoming a Sales Coordinator for The Millstone at Adams Pond where I learned a whole new passion for events and the venue. After my 8th year with Southern Way Catering I decided to take the leap from the coordinating role to an office administrative role!
I love weddings but one of my favorite yearly events at Southern Way has to be The Heritage Golf Tournament on Hilton Head. From the gorgeous island, to the beautiful houses, to the long workdays, it’s an event like no other! My first year there was a tie so the two golfers had to go back one hole and I watched the winner get a hole in one, literally watched the ball drop straight into the hole! The crowd went wild! It was such a once in a lifetime experience!
I enjoy doing lots of things outside of work, but when time permits, I enjoy being on the open water looking for the next sandbar or riding on two wheels to enjoy some wind therapy. If you know me then you also know that I have a passion for dogs, some may say obsession, as I have 6! Ziggy, Swisher, Cleopatra, Silverbelle, Eeyore, and Bluey!
Favorite Quote:
“Never Underestimate The Power You Have To Take Life In A New Direction.” – Germany Kent