Luke Brekhus
Senior At UNLV
Las Vegas,NV
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Self-Employed Driver
Uber
Las Vegas, Nevada
8 2020 - Current
- Completed over 4,000 trips, including both rides and deliveries, with a 4.97/5 customer rating
- Provided customer service to a diverse clientele, adapting communication and problem-solving skills to meet varied passenger needs
- Managed routes for both ride-sharing and delivery services, optimizing travel times and ensuring timely service.
Street Team Volunteer
The Punk Rock Museum
Las Vegas, Nevada
05.2023 - 07.2023
- Promoted the museum during its opening phase, contributing to early community visibility and engagement
- Actively engaged with event attendees and the public, advertising the museum's offerings
- Distributed promotional materials at major events like the Punk Rock Bowling & Music Festival and First Friday
- Collaborated with team members to plan outreach strategies for public events.
Captioning Assistant & Coach
CapTel Service Specialists
Tampa, Florida
07.2019 - 07.2020
- Provided real-time captioning for deaf and hard-of-hearing clients, ensuring communication accuracy
- Trained and mentored new employees, improving team performance through coaching
- Ensured high accuracy and speed while managing multiple calls, maintaining confidentiality, and troubleshooting technical issues as needed.
Education
Bachelor of Arts in Communications - Communication Studies
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV 08.2023 - 05.2025
Associate of Arts -
Hillsborough Community College
Tampa, FL 01.2019 - 05.2021
Skills
Rhetorical and Persuasive Communication - Effectively craft arguments and messages to engage and influence diverse audiences
Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving - Developed through chess achievements and academic experiences
Customer Service and Communication - Provided high-quality service across diverse client bases in fast-paced environments
Strategic Thinking and Adaptability - Demonstrated through route management and quick decision-making in Uber and delivery services
Basic Research and Analytical Skills - Gained from academic coursework in communication research
Public Speaking and Presentation - Developed through academic presentations and public engagement at events
Key Achievement
1st Place, 2024 Las Vegas Open (U1500 section) – Scored 5/5 and won $600. Achieved a master-level performance after starting chess in January 2021 and advancing to competitive play, demonstrating critical thinking, problem-solving abilities, rapid learning, and strategic planning.
Timeline
Bachelor of Arts in Communications - Communication Studies
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
08.2023 - 05.2025
Street Team Volunteer
The Punk Rock Museum
05.2023 - 07.2023
Captioning Assistant & Coach
CapTel Service Specialists
07.2019 - 07.2020
Associate of Arts -
Hillsborough Community College
01.2019 - 05.2021
Self-Employed Driver
Uber
8 2020 - Current
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