Laura Wist Resume
Laura Wist
COMMUNICATIONS PROFESSIONAL
A well-rounded, and extremely driven upcoming graduate with experience in interpersonal communications, research, and analysis of information, digital media design, leadership, public speaking and presentation, and using persuasive writing skills to defend arguments. Seeking an opportunity to leverage the use of excellent communication skills and a notable passion for creativity and community outreach. Developed an understanding in the following areas:
Group and Team Communications • Creative Writing • Content Editing • Organizational Communication • Social Science Research Methods • Professional Writing • Principals of Marketing • New Media
EDUCATION
UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON-VICTORIA • Graduate in August 2019
Bachelor of Science (BS) in Communication, 3.52/4 GPA
WORK EXPERIENCE
2H OFFSHORE • 2013-2015
Global engineering contractor specializing in the design, structural analysis and integrity management for oil and gas.
Administrative Assistant - Responsible for office scheduling and supply purchasing. Organizing meetings in offices worldwide. Maintained records for office staff, phones, company it cards, and budgets. Coordinated electronic and hard copy filing system. Assisted in resolving any office problems while providing general clerical support.
BARNES AND NOBLE • 2012-2013
A Fortune 1000 company bookseller with the largest number of retail outlets in the United States.
Sales Associate – Displayed solid communication and interpersonal skills while assessing customer needs. Provided assistance and information on products, followed and achieved company sales goals while working as part of a successful team.
PAPASITO’S CANTINA • 2010 – 2012
A leader in the hospitality industry and superior restaurant company.
Waitress - Provided the perfect service experience for every guest while adhering to timing standards for products and services. Applied positive suggestive sales approach to guide guests while assisting in keeping the restaurant clean and safe.
RELEVANT SKILLS
Writing for clarity and explanation • Persuasive public speaking • Media relations • Problem-solving • Passion for social media • Statistical research • Advanced Microsoft Skills • Quantitative and qualitative research skills • Computer software proficiency • Analytical market research • Creative writing
Laura Wist
COMMUNICATIONS PROFESSIONAL
A well-rounded, and extremely driven upcoming graduate with experience in interpersonal communications, research, and analysis of information, digital media design, leadership, public speaking and presentation, and using persuasive writing skills to defend arguments. Seeking an opportunity to leverage the use of excellent communication skills and a notable passion for creativity and community outreach. Developed an understanding in the following areas:
Group and Team Communications • Creative Writing • Content Editing • Organizational Communication • Social Science Research Methods • Professional Writing • Principals of Marketing • New Media
EDUCATION
UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON-VICTORIA • Graduate in August 2019
Bachelor of Science (BS) in Communication, 3.52/4 GPA
WORK EXPERIENCE
2H OFFSHORE • 2013-2015
Global engineering contractor specializing in the design, structural analysis and integrity management for oil and gas.
Administrative Assistant - Responsible for office scheduling and supply purchasing. Organizing meetings in offices worldwide. Maintained records for office staff, phones, company it cards, and budgets. Coordinated electronic and hard copy filing system. Assisted in resolving any office problems while providing general clerical support.
BARNES AND NOBLE • 2012-2013
A Fortune 1000 company bookseller with the largest number of retail outlets in the United States.
Sales Associate – Displayed solid communication and interpersonal skills while assessing customer needs. Provided assistance and information on products, followed and achieved company sales goals while working as part of a successful team.
PAPASITO’S CANTINA • 2010 – 2012
A leader in the hospitality industry and superior restaurant company.
Waitress - Provided the perfect service experience for every guest while adhering to timing standards for products and services. Applied positive suggestive sales approach to guide guests while assisting in keeping the restaurant clean and safe.
RELEVANT SKILLS
Writing for clarity and explanation • Persuasive public speaking • Media relations • Problem-solving • Passion for social media • Statistical research • Advanced Microsoft Skills • Quantitative and qualitative research skills • Computer software proficiency • Analytical market research • Creative writing