OBJECTIVE
To work in an environment where I can actively demonstrate my ability to create an atmosphere that is focused on delivering friendly, customer-orientated service as a primary objective in order to achieve organizational goals.
WORK EXPERIENCE
TEXAS ROADHOUSE - JANESVILLE, WI SPRING 2011 – PRESENT
TRAINER/HEADWAIT/SERVER
Train new employees, preform supervisory oversight and evaluate staff performance
Validate credit transactions, financial accuracy and server performance in database
Repeatedly achieve Top Salesmanship and Top Customer Service Awards
NERIUM INTERNATIONAL SPRING 2016 – PRESENT
SENIOR BRAND PARTNER
Deliver exceptional account service to strengthen customer loyalty
Participate in professional development seminars to enhance sales strategies and techniques
Develop prospective customer strategy and follow-up on referrals from existing customers
Educate customers on product research results and benefits of product use
Create strong customer loyalty by developing trusted relationships
Develop and implement revenue-producing sales strategies within a highly-competitive industry
BLUE BAY RESTAURANT – MUKWONAGO, WI FALL 2007 – FALL 2010
SERVER
Developed strong work ethic and communication skills through this customer service experience
EDUCATION
UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-MADISON - BACHELOR OF ARTS MAY 2015
Double Major: International Studies: Politics and Policy in the Global Economy, French
Certificate (Minor): Global Health
Dean’s List: 4.0 GPA (2011-2014) Cumulative GPA: 3.89/4.0
Recipient of 7 awards for academic excellence while attending UW-Madison
SCIENCES PO: L’INSTITUT D'ÉTUDES POLITIQUES DE PARIS SPRING 2014
Study Abroad Participant: Paris, France
Emphasis in International Relations and Development. Achieved Minimum Professional Proficiency in French
Class Representative: Foreign Policy under the Obama Administration; Development Economics
Class appointed liaison between professor and all registered students in each course
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
LEADERSHIP/COMMUNICATION EXPERIENCE
AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL: UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-MADISON FALL 2012 - SPRING 2015
PRESIDENT SPRING 2015
Directed general member meetings and coordinated executive planning within organization
Delegated tasks and correspondence among members to ensure a productive work environment
CAMPAIGNS/EVENTS CHAIR FALL 2013
Planned and executed all events, fundraising projects, and awareness campaigns for organization
Coordinated an event featuring NFL quarterback, Aaron Rogers, and actress Emmanuelle Chriqui to raise awareness of conflict minerals in the Democratic Republic of Congo
Responsible for outreach to student organizations, University affiliates and local businesses
UNICEF: UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-MADISON SPRING 2013 - SPRING 2015
VICE PRESIDENT SPRING 2015
Assisted in the development and oversight of semester campaigns, events and fundraisers
Provided general clerical and administrative support to executive board members
Established relationship between campus organization and international affiliates in Kenya
ADMINISTRATIVE CHAIR FALL 2013, FALL 2014
Responsible for coordination, scheduling and documentation of all internal and external meetings
Accountable for receiving, sorting and distributing emails and other communications
CROSS-CULTURAL EXPERIENCE
INTERNATIONAL FIELD EXPERIENCE SUMMER 2013
ADDRESSING REPRODUCTIVE HEALTHCARE AND HIV/AIDS - NAIROBI, KENYA
Volunteered in health settings to administer care and support to HIV+ children and their families
Utilized a curriculum to teach reproductive health to HIV+ adolescents
Established fair-trade relationship between local community outreach programs and UW-Madison
ALTERNATIVE BREAKS VOLUNTEER SPRING 2015
PINE RIDGE, SD INDIAN RESERVATION
Worked with local residents to rebuild homes in impoverished communities
Engaged with community leaders to spread awareness of current living conditions on reservation