Larissa Tamari Ellis
***** *. *********** *****, *********, WI, 53224 414-***-**** ************@*****.***
Objective
To obtain a full-time position in human resources or marketing where my leadership and communication skills will be utilized
Education
BACHELORS OF ARTS MAY 19TH, 2018 UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-WHITEWATER
Major: Communication, Emphasis in Public Relations
Minor: Business Law
Skills & Abilities
MANAGEMENT
Residential Life and Housing, University of Wisconsin Whitewater
Co-Managed a floor of fifty residents in a residence hall
Facilitated the social, academic, and personal adjustment of students to the residence hall and university
Served as a positive role model to the residents and peer staff members
Enforced rules and policies of residence life, housing and dining services, and the university
COMMUNICATION
Disseminated information to students as a Resident Assistant (RA)
Provided customers with information regarding products sold
Strong Intra/Inter personal communication skills
LEADERSHIP
Hawk Squad Orientation Leader, University of Wisconsin Whitewater- November 2016 – January 2017
Facilitated small group presentations to new students during orientation and registration programs
Monitored new student and family social media sites, answered any questions and posted information about the university
Worked collaboratively with all university personnel
Director of Public Relations – Black Student Union, University of Wisconsin Whitewater – September 2016 – December 2017
President- Ignite Ministry and Bible Study, University of Wisconsin Whitewater – September 2017 – May 2018
Screen & Search Committee – Director of First Year Experience search, University of Wisconsin Whitewater – Spring 2017
Assisted in the development of the employment announcement and recruitment sources
Established criteria to be used in evaluating a candidate’s qualifications for a position (as outlined in the job profile)
Screened and evaluated resumes to develop a “short list”
Recommended candidates for a campus interview
Interviewed candidates and made recommendations to the hiring official
Experience
CASHIER KMART NOVEMBER 2013 – MAY 2014
Responsible for receiving money, checks, and processing the transaction of the customer’s credit card in purchasing products
Issued receipts, refunds, credits, or change due to customers
Counted money in drawers at beginning and end of shifts to ensure that amounts are correct and that there is adequate change
SALES ASSOCIATE BOSTON STORE MAY 2015 – JANUARY 2018
Greeted customers
Provided outstanding customer service
Achieved established goals created by the company
RETAIL WIRELESS CONSULTANT QUALITY CELLULAR APRIL 2017 – PRESENT
Provide customers sound information about the company’s products or the store’s merchandise
Suggest customers products that suit their needs and desires
Maintain the store displays, and keep the store organized and clean