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Text Box: Nicole Birk 172 Gus Abernathy Road, Sautee, GA 30571 E-mail: nbirk@hotmail.com (706) 892-5176 Marketing/ Event Planning Position Education

Text Box: · Bachelors of Business Administration in Marketing · Graduation date May 2009 · 3.7 GPA · Dean’s and President’s Lists · Leaders In Kennesaw Participant (LINK) · Peer Mentor · Recipient of 3 Merit Scholarships · Phi Eta Sigma Honors Society

Organizational Skills

As a LINK participant, I challenged myself to develop a meaningful service experience for the organization. I organized and promoted a service-learning project to Mississippi to help with victims of hurricane Katrina. I placed over thirty phone calls to arrange for service opportunities, transportation, housing, and meals for twenty-five participants. Results:

· Organized individual teams and assisted in the construction of 3 homes.

Recognized by leadership coordinator for leadership and organizational skills.

Verbal Communication Skills

While working as a peer mentor in a freshman orientation class, I was asked to serve as a bridge between the professor and students. I helped organize class presentations and advised students on majors, registration, and a range of personal issues. Results:

· 95% of students stated that I was a valuable asset to the course and provided excellent advice.

· 92% of students rated my assistance as “extremely beneficial.”

Commended by professor for admirable accomplishments.

Written Communication/Creativity Skills

While working on a group project in a Marketing class, I was challenged to take the leadership role in the development of a marketing plan. Results:

Exceeded project requirements by developing a logo, slogan, floor plan, and survey in addition to a SWOT analysis and promotional plan.

Work Ethic and Goal Orientation

In addition to taking at least five classes a semester, I worked part time during the school year and full time each summer in order to support myself throughout the year. While working, I also participated in organizations and community service. Results:

· Received 3 Merit Scholarships

· Quadrupled savings in 3 years

Maintained a 3.7 GPA

Technical Aptitude

MS Office Suite, especially Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Movie Maker or Imovie. Proficient internet use.

References and writing samples are available upon request.