Esther Kim
**** ******* ** ********** **, *****
847-***-**** ********@*****.***
Career Profile
Seeking a position where I can contribute my knowledge, creative, detail-oriented skills and abilities, to the growth and
success of the organization.
Professional Skills & Strengths
Possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills Hands-on experience with the execution of a wedding and a
trunk show event Highly recognized for organizational skills Ability to manage time efficiently and handle multiple
tasks Quick learner Capable of performing under pressure Attentive to details
Language: English (Fluent), Korean (Fluent), Spanish (Intermediate)
Proficient with PCs, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Lightspeed, and AutoCad
Achievements
Assisted hands-on, in the execution of a wedding (of approx. 125 guests) by arranging the centerpieces of 14 dining
tables, setting up the cake, sweets, and entrance tables, as well as placing table and menu cards appropriately
Supported catering services
Aided in the setup, jewelry display and online marketing of John Wind’s Maximal Art jewelry trunk show event
Led a civic engagement project, teaming up with International Justice Mission (IJM), to stop human trafficking
Organized a fundraiser event for the civic engagement project, achieving our goal of reaching over 300 people
Raised over $400 for the Arthritis Foundation’s 2011 Jingle Bell Run
Work Experience
Intern
Fabulous Affairs, Aug.-Dec.2012
-Trained to inventory new products at the boutique, schedule appointments, assist customers, organize files, sit in on
wedding consultations, assemble invitations, and further assist supervisors
-Managed boutique on Saturdays (Interned during the weekdays)
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-Built relationship with customers and neighboring companies through daily interactions
-Handled customer complaints to ensure customer satisfaction
-Balanced my time between classes, 2 jobs, and an internship
-Overlooked the success of an outdoor wedding despite unexpected weather conditions
-Supported/assisted supervisors with special events and administrative work as needed
Student Employee
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Watterson Dining Commons, Jan.2009-Dec.2012
-Operated cash register as well as, served food, maintained a clean facility, and greeted students, faculties, and visitors at
one of the University’s cafeterias
-Maximized my role in the organization by carrying on multiple positions
-Trained colleagues for varying positions
-Stocked back storage room, lifting up to 40lbs.
Education
Illinois State University
Bachelor of Arts in Communications Graduated: December 2012
Minor in Business Administration
Affiliations/Volunteer
Communication Opportunities for Majors and Minors (C.O.M.M. Club), 2011-2012
College Mentor for Kids (CMFK), 2012
Arthritis Foundation, 2011
Habitat for Humanity, 2008, 2010