Caitlin Nicholson
Rock Island,IL
Summary
Self-motivated and hardworking candidate graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science, Communication Studies, and Multimedia Journalism and Mass Communications eager to enter the professional realm. Articulate communicator with strong leadership and problem solving skills. Knowledgeable about the inner workings of fundraising through working on a winning congressional campaign. Experienced in using fundraising techniques and developing donor relationships to successfully secure donations. Passionate about improving the state of society through an emphasis on social and economic equality.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Financial Team Intern for Congressional Campaign
Eric Sorensen For Congress Illinois' 17th District
09.2022 - 11.2022
- Made use of public databases and information to research potential donors that would be likely to contribute campaign funds
- Expanded my knowledge on important political issues and societal concerns to have more in-depth conversations with voters
- Made use of strategical language and communication skills to secure campaign funds from donors
- Traveled with campaign team to help organize support at different locations
- Assisted candidate and campaign team with any necessary duties such as taking notes for call time, organizing mail, and inputting information into spreadsheets
Social Media Marketing Coordinator
Augustana College Campus Recreation
09.2020 - 05.2023
- Improved social media reach by creating Instagram and Twitter content and debuting new marketing strategies targeting students.
- Increased student participation by promoting brand awareness and producing appealing visuals
- Captured and shared pictures to highlight and promote sporting events
- Created graphics for social media to market upcoming intramural activities
- Collaborated with my partner to establish the brand's social media presence and generate its popularity among students
Server
Treehouse Pub And Eatery
05.2022 - 05.2023
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers
- Displayed enthusiasm and promoted excellent service to customers, successfully increasing referrals and walk-in business.
- Increased sales significantly by upselling higher-end products to customers.
- Resolved guest and employee complaints to maintain complete customer satisfaction and workforce effectiveness.
- Carried out complete opening, closing and shift change duties to keep restaurant working efficiently and teams ready to meet customer needs.
Server and Bartender
Cooper's Hawk Winery And Restaurant
07.2023 - Current
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by promptly attending to their needs and providing personalized service.
- Acquired and extensive knowledge of wines in order to answer any and all questions from guests.
- Demonstrated successful communication and sales techniques in order to sign guests up for the company's wine club.
- Consistently met or exceeded performance goals related to sales targets, customer satisfaction ratings, and order accuracy.
- Collaborated with team members during busy shifts for efficient workflow and excellent guest experiences.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Augustana College
Rock Island, IL05.2023
Skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to lead effectively and collaborate well with others
- Completes tasks to the absolute best of my ability with attention to detail
- Problem solving/ conflict resolution
- Ability to adapt and learn quickly in new settings
- Ability to research and analyze information
- Well versed in campaign fundraising including donor research and facilitating endowments
Timeline
Server and Bartender
Cooper's Hawk Winery And Restaurant
07.2023 - Current
Financial Team Intern for Congressional Campaign
Eric Sorensen For Congress Illinois' 17th District
09.2022 - 11.2022
Server
Treehouse Pub And Eatery
05.2022 - 05.2023
Social Media Marketing Coordinator
Augustana College Campus Recreation
09.2020 - 05.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Augustana College
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