Advertising/Marketing Graduate

Nicole G. Hicks

**** *. ******* **. **** * Chicago, IL 60618 626-***-**** ************@*****.***

LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/pub/nicole-hicks/48/7aa/815

Education Bachelor of Science, Advertising

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Champaign, IL

May 2013

Activities Digital Committee

American Advertising Federation, University of Illinois Chapter

September 2012 – April 2013

Creating site maps for the websites of student run advertising agencies Midnight Oil and On

the House, building and coding websites from the ground up, volunteering and participating in

fundraising for AAF Digital.

Venues and Logistics Committee

Illini Independent Film Festival

January 2013 – May 2013

Responsible for scouting and booking venue, green room, and after party location for student

run film festival. Screened submissions and assisted in making final program selections.

Experience PetsHotel Senior

PetSmart, Inc., Chicago, IL

November 2013 – present

Oversee daily operations of the Hotel. Checking in/out regular and new clients to boarding

facility and day care. Lead a team of talented Pet Care Specialists. Maintain pet care and

handling practices that ensure the safety and welfare of every animal and associate in our

facility.

Began as part-time cashier. Promoted in April 2014 after being with company five months.

Intern

Roger Ebert’s Film Festival, Champaign, IL

February 2013 – April 2013

Special events; publicize festival, pre-production, event training, guest services, event

coordination, event attendance.

Intern/Phone Operator

CBS Radio – KROQ FM, Los Angeles, CA

April 2009 – August 2010

Answering request line and business line, taking song requests and answering all media related

questions, conducting on-air contests and promotions, "blogging" and contributing content for

kroq.com, putting together morning reports, various administrative duties.

College Program Intern/Merchandise Hostess

Disneyland Resort, Anaheim, CA

January 2008 – October 2009

Began as College Program Intern and was hired as permanent Cast Member

Guest Service, new hire trainer, hat writer, special events hostess, "Fairy Godmother in Training",

cashier, restocking, merchandising, open/closing duties, creator of Show and Magic.

Contact this candidate