Katarina Vinyard-Perez

*** * ********* **, **** *311 Houston, Texas 77019

773-***-**** acqr34@r.postjobfree.com

Education

The University of Iowa

Bachelor of Arts, Economics May 2015

Minor, Business Administration

Certificate in Leadership Studies

Career Leadership Academy: (four semester academic program) Spring 2013– Fall 2014

Focused on developing leadership and employment skills

Strengthened communication, teamwork, interpersonal, and presentation abilities

Professional Experience

Intern

Chicago Police Memorial Foundation, Chicago, IL May 2014 – August 2014

Experienced and learned the not-for-profit side of business

Responsible for completing many individual projects and research vital to the Foundation

Participated in and promoted various fundraising events to benefit the Foundation

Work Experience

Sales Specialist

Four Seasons, Iowa City, IA April 2014 – May 2015

Welcomed customers and communicated current promotions

Organized and placed new product on floor and styled mannequins fashionably

Assisted customers finding outfits and accessorizing

Waitress

Bo-James, Iowa City, IA August 2013 – February 2014

Accountable for completing cash or credit transactions from every customer and returning all receipts and earnings in to management daily

Performed detailed list of maintenance chores during and after every shift

Sales Associate

Talbots, Oakbrook, IL May 2012 – January 2014

Greeted customers into the store and communicated current sales on products

Helped customers finding and matching outfits tailored to their needs

Coordinated with other associates to provide the best shopping experience for customers

Leadership Experience

Women in Business Professional Trip March 2015; April 2014

Professionalism and Federal Practice July 2014

Women in Business Annual Leadership Conference April 2014

College Activities

Member, Women in Business Spring 2013– Spring 2015

Chair of Public Relations, O.S.C.A.R. Fall 2012

Volunteer Experience

Volunteer, Chicago Police Memorial Foundation September 2014 – Present

Volunteer, Animal Welfare League December 2011 – Present

Honors and Awards

University of Iowa National Scholars Fall 2011– Spring 2015

Advantage Iowa Award Fall 2011– Spring 2015

100 Club of Chicago Educational Assistance Grant Fall 2011– Spring 2015

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