NICOLE WAKAMIYA
Cerritos, CA *****
562-***-**** (cell)
****.********@*****.***
SUMMARY
Enjoys working in a fast paced environment. Excellent organizational and
time management skills. Goal-oriented and committed to completing tasks.
Seeking a job environment where I can grow, learn and bring new ideas.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
UCI BOOKSTORE Irvine, CA
August 2008 - Present
Cashier/Customer Service
. Provide excellent customer service for UCI store and campus events.
. Created advertising items to promote campus events.
. Modeled UCI clothing and merchandise for UCI web site
BEACH HOUSE PUBLIC RELATIONS Newport Beach, CA September 2010 -
December 2010
Beauty, Fashion, Hair Product Intern
. Wrote weekly articles for blog site and posted upcoming events on web
sites
. Updated database, package and sent out product pitches
PURE EVOLUTION PRODUCTIONS Costa Mesa, CA
June 2010 - November 2010
Event Planning Intern
. Assisted with behind the scenes planning of events
. Scheduled and planned cross promotional events with clothing companies
ROMANOS MACARONI GRILL Cerritos, CA
February 2007 - August 2007
Greeter/Togo Specialist
. Greeted customers on their way in and out of the restaurant.
. Assisted servers with their duties and introduced the menu and
specials to the customers
NORDSTROM, Cerritos, CA/Santa Anita, CA
May 2005 - August 2006
Brass Plum (B.P.) Fashion Board Intern/Sales Representative
Sales Representative (June 2006 - August 2006)
. Promote special items and deliver excellent customer service
. Served as a personal shopper for customers, assisting them with
merchandise selections.
B.P Fashion Board Intern (May 2005 - May 2006)
. Attended monthly meetings that covered topics about fashion,
Nordstrom's higher positions within the company and about the
important components to excellent customer service.
. Worked on department floor to get experience and practice customer
service skills.
. Assisted the sales reps; worked on other events and promos that took
place in the department.
. Participated in fashion shows and learned about fashion show
preparation
EDUCATION
B.A. Psychology & Social Behavior
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, IRVINE CA
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
UCLA Children's Hospital - Party on the Pier - 2 years
Special Olympics - Winter 2008
South East Japanese Community Center fundraising events - 10 years
Children's Ministry at Sea Coast Grace - 4 Years