Nikolas Koetting

***** ******* *** * *******: 512-***-****

Austin, TX 78737 adlk0v@r.postjobfree.com

EDUCATION

BA in History, Texas State University (Cum Laude)

-Minor in Anthropology

- Worked as a volunteer for the Canterbury Archaeological Trust, gaining practical archaeological experience and international experience.

-Participated as a judge/grader in the State Level High School German Contests held at Texas State University.

MA in Public History, Texas State University

-Published articles on architectural theory of historic properties

-Presented lectures on Colonial Development of architecture and Medieval interpretations of Gothic Architecture

Vice President of Phi Alpha Theta (2019-2020)

Work Experience

Instructional Assistant (8/2018-5/2020) Texas State University

-Was responsible for classroom duties, including attendance, classroom prep, and supplemental lectures.

-Graded all student submissions for History 1310, 1320, and 4340.

-Was responsible for maintaining office hours for advising students and training them on supplemental materials.

-Acted as a mentor to undergrads in their academic careers

Barista (01/2017-5/2018) Summermoon Coffee

-Prepared all of the menu items, both proprietary drinks and traditional.

-Facilitated all tasks related to the day to day operations of a coffee enterprise.

-Took on additional responsibilities with the training and advising of new baristas.

-Innovated and streamlined existing menu items as well as designed future menu additions.

Grocery team Trainer (11/2013-06/2016)/ Green Mission Store Rep (03/201*-**-****)/ Grocery Sales Driver (02/2015-06/2016) Whole Foods Market

-Designed custom training exercises to introduce new Team Members to grocery duties, Whole Foods Market culture and values including

-Familiarization with our most popular and highest margin items.

-Introduction of ‘Stump the Professor’ a game where the New Team Member is encouraged to ask departmental questions that the trainer does not know the answer to thus allowing trainer and team member to learn the answers together.

-Worked with other team trainers to streamline training process and create interdepartmental training sessions.

-Designed a ‘meet and greet’ with other team trainers so new team members would have resources in other teams.

-Worked with Team Leader to identify areas of improvement and adjust training to suit team member needs.

-Organized a team of dedicated Team Members to help meet our Green Mission goals.

-Streamlined existing Green Mission program to better suit the needs of the store.

-Developed new programs to reduce our waste and carbon footprint including

-Partnership with the Austin Zoo to accept Bulk and Produce spoilage that would otherwise go into the waste stream

-A frozen Tetra Pack reuse program that both delights guests and reduces our waste

-The introduction of an ‘Electronics Recycling Day’ event.

-Helped bring the store ever closer to the Zero Waste goal

-Created innovated recipes that increased guest interest in Whole Foods Market products and services.

-Increased sales in targeted items including ‘365 Everyday Value’ items, High Margin Items and Three-Day Sale items.

-Participated in various Whole Planet Foundation fundraisers to raise funds for microloans in the developing world

-Facilitated the production of freight and the day to day opening and closing operations of the Grocery team.

-Trained in basic receiving duties.

-Familiar with Irma and other proprietary software

-Noted for excellent and knowledgeable guest service.

Special Skills

-Fluent in German, with skills in Italian and French.

-TABC certified.

-Ten Key.

-Microsoft Office Suite.

-Vast food and wine knowledge.

-Skilled and published photographer

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