908 Pontiac Rd
Wilmette, Illinois 60091
Nicole K. Hawkins
[email protected]
847-513-2179
EDUCATION
Bachelor of General Studies in Communication Studies, University of Kansas
Lawrence, Kansas
Expected Graduation Summer 2015
Relevant Coursework: Problem Solving in Teams and Groups; Speaker-Audience
Communication; Interpersonal Communication Theory; Intercultural
Communication; Organizational Communication
SUMMARY
OF
QUALIFICATIONS
Decisive and positive leader, capable of bringing others together, fostering
interpersonal relationships and honoring their unique qualities by leveraging their
strengths to meet goals
Strong aptitude for leadership roles and facilitating successful group dynamics
Confident and clear communicator with experience presenting to both large and
small groups, as well as superior interpersonal skills
RELATED EXPERIENCE
The Buckle, Sales Assistant, October 2014-present
Lawrence, Kansas
Collaborate with a team of 20 assistants to calmly, efficiently cater to guest needs
and concerns
Serve as a knowledgeable, and fashion forward employee so that shoppers can
trust sales advice
Guide small groups of shoppers in order to ensure their experience is a positive
one
Bud Light, Promotional Analyst, August 2014-present
Lawrence, Kansas
Interact with 50 interested patrons by distributing samples and educating potential
consumers on products
Promote products to 10 local vendors via phone calls and meetings twice weekly
Responsible for tracking individual bills and sales
Coordinate product inventory and total weekly sales with other analysts
The Jayhawk Cafe, Trainer and Server, May 2014-August 2014
Lawrence, Kansas
Trained 10 new and current employees on concepts and different beverages
Chosen to manage large parties of 10+ guests based on efficiency and positive
energy
Built solid relationships with customers to ensure highly satisfying experiences and
encouraged repeat business which led to a loyal customer base
Served as a back up on many occasions due to reliability and excellent sales
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT AND
ACTIVITIES
Music Therapy of Houston, Assistant Teacher Aide
University of Kansas, January 2015
Houston, Texas
Worked with 5+ children and provided them with a different kind of therapy
through music
Interactively taught 15+ children games that would accelerate their brain
functioning
Habitat For Humanity, Emergency Relief Respondent
University of Kansas, January 2014
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Coordinated roles of team members by assigning certain tasks and due dates for
those tasks
Constructed homes for three families by assembling roofing and tile