Tricia Wisniewski Resume
Tricia Wisniewski Resume
Tricia Wisniewski Resume
Wisniewski _________
3206 Spring Valley Ln Apt D-6 973 205
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Pl.
Cedar Falls, IA 50613 Pella, IA 50219
E-Mail: [email protected] Cell: (641) 780-9436
Education
Bachelor of Arts: Social Work University of Northern Iowa May 2015 (Anticipated)
Communication Cedar Falls, Iowa GPA: 3.92
Work Experience
Communications Intern June 2014-Present
Court Appointed Special Advocates, Waterloo, Iowa
Recruit diverse volunteers for the organization
Increase public awareness of CASA through presentations and social media presence
Create a sustainable volunteer recruitment program
Educate volunteers to develop more knowledgeable and effective volunteers
Ambassador Peer Minister August 2013-May 2014
St. Stephen the Witness Catholic Student Center, Cedar Falls, Iowa
Maintained a welcoming and hospitable environment for college students and Cedar Falls community members
Served as a role model, problem solver, and caretaker for the college students
Planned and facilitated volunteer opportunities, retreats for high school and college students, and small-group discussions
Acted as a team member on a staff with nine diverse individuals
Promoted the mission and activities of the church through diverse forms of social media and campus-wide advertisements
Facilitated group meetings for individuals ranging in size from 5 to 100
Learned and implemented a new program for campus ministry
Resident Assistant August 2012-May 2013
Department of Residence, University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, Iowa
Maintained an academic environment and social community of fifty-five men and women in a co-ed apartment facility
Served as a role model, an educator, a caretaker, and a problem solver for the residents
Assessed both residents and community for educational and social needs
Organized, creatively promoted, and performed educational programs for the residents
Acted as a team member on a staff of three highly motivated and diverse individuals
Completed various administrative tasks including paperwork tied to billing, check-in processes, incident documentations,
financial requisitions, and program reports
Facilitated group meetings of individuals ranging in size from 2 to 50
Concessions and Admissions Worker May 2012-August 2012
Pella Aquatics Center, Pella, Iowa
Prepared food and drink items for customers according to company standards and customer request
Operated cash register according to standard operating procedures with responsibility for daily till balancing
Barista July 2010-August 2011
Smokey Row, Pella, Iowa
Utilized customer service skills through direct customer contact
Operated cash register according to standard operating procedures with responsibility for daily till balancing
Prepared drinks and food for customer consumption according to company standards and customer request
Facilitated cleaning and sanitation of both food preparation space and seating areas
Cooking Class Instructor May 2004-August 2011
Self-Employed, Pella, Iowa (Summers Only)
Planned and instructed cooking classes for 10-20 children ages 3-12 including educational and fun activities
Budgeted meal costs and class fees to provide affordable classes while keeping small profit margin
Managed group to ensure meal completion and overall productivity
Activities and Honors
Member National Association of Social Workers December 2013-Present
Mentor The Job Foundation, Waterloo September 2012- Present
Member University of Northern Iowa Honors Program August 2011-Present
Recipient College of Social and Behavioral Sciences Scholarship August 2011-Present
Member University of Northern Iowa Deans List Fall 2011- Fall 2013
Volunteer Crisis Intervention Services, Oskaloosa, Iowa May 2013-July 2013
Publicity Chair Student Social Work Association January 2012-May 2013
Member Inclusive Communities Team September 2012- May 2013
Member Rider Hall Senate August 2011-May 2012
Participant Conversation Partner, University of Northern Iowa August 2011-May 2012
Recipient Rider Hall Female Newcomer of the Year Spring 2012
Author Honors Aisthesis Journal Spring 2012
Volunteer Cedar Falls Healthcare Center August 2011-March 2012
Recipient Tulip Queen November 2010-November 2011
Senate President Iowa Girls State June 2010
References
Provided upon request