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Student. Aspiring Project Manager. Turophile.
Nicole Kazan
Minneapolis, MN
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About
Multi-talented, goal oriented professional attending the University of Minnesota. Expected to become a member of the "real world" beginning May 2016, looking to become your next best Account Executive.
I strive to do more than plan and organize – I want to encompass the motivation of many, be resourceful, creatively problem solve, and give clients satisfaction.
I am armed with positivity and have a tireless work ethic, making me ready to take on any challenge that is thrown my way. I love to learn and solve problems. Communication is my strong suit and way of life. Give me a chance to win you over!
My Top Five Strengths:
1. Adaptability
2. Communicator
3. Harmony
4. Restorative
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Education
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Communication Studies B.A.University of Minnesota2012 - 2016
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Experience
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Account Management & Marketing InternMinneapolis, MNSep 2015 - Present (9 years 2 months)Research and contact potential new accounts in the higher-end organic, gift and children’s spaces. Manage on-going relationships with retailers, which includes visiting store owners/shops in-person and ensuring Tumblewalla is merchandised appropriately. Research and connect with influential mom bloggers to promote Tumblewalla products. Assist with pop-up store events to connect with customers and sell products.
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Marketing Communications Assistant & Front Desk ReceptionistMinneapolis, MNJan 2014 - Present (10 years 10 months)Plan and customize weekly e-newsletter and promotional materials for Dean’s Office staff. Coordinate office and school wide event planning and marketing. Respond to and resolve daily, unforeseen conflicts in an efficient and effective manner. Delegated day to day and ongoing tasks to five front desk workers. Interviewed potential new employees for the front desk position. Manage the Dean’s Office LinkedIn page.
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Promotions AssistantMinneapolis, MNAug 2015 - Jan 2016 (5 months)Provide assistance on a variety of marketing tasks and projects as assigned. Collaborated with team members to complete promotional event set up and production, station contest set up and fulfillment, completion of office and administrative tasks, and maintain station’s website and social media platforms.
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Special Events InternMinneapolis, MNMay 2015 - Aug 2015 (3 months)Provided an excellent customer service experience while maintaining a friendly and professional relationship with customers. Trained and mentored new cashiers. Assisted customers in problem solving. Resolved questions in a fast paced environment. Answered multiple phone lines and directed calls to appropriate departments.
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Customer Service Cashier | ReceptionistEau Claire, WIMay 2013 - Jul 2015 (2 years 2 months)Provided an excellent customer service experience while maintaining a friendly and professional relationship with customers. Trained and mentored new cashiers. Assisted customers in problem solving. Resolved questions in a fast paced environment. Answered multiple phone lines and directed calls to appropriate departments.
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Live-In Night AttendantRoseville, MNAug 2014 - Dec 2014 (4 months)Maintained social media sites: Facebook and Twitter. Communicated with next of kin, area nursing homes, and area hospitals regarding death calls. Documented time-sensitive, confidential information regarding deceased persons. Maintained professional relationships with families while consoling them.
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Funeral AssistantEau Claire, WIMay 2014 - Aug 2014 (3 months)Collaborated with funeral directors to plan various funerals, ensuring every detail was met. Updated, re-categorized, and maintained all files from previous years. Prepared and verified budget planning documents for funeral planning.
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Library AssistantMinitex Library InformationMinneapolis, MNSep 2012 - May 2014 (1 year 8 months)Aided in the completion of inter-library loan requests, which includes searching for articles and publications using different search engine databases.
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Awards
Fall 2015, Dean's List | Fall 2014, Dean's List
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Affiliations
University of Minnesota-Ad Club, AdFed, University of Minnesota-Communication Studies Association
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Elsewhere on the Web
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On Coroflot@nicolekazan, member since 2016