1. Emily Meeks
1389 2nd
Street
Coralville, IA 52241
(319) 540-2648
emilymeeks14@gmail.com
Education:
The University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA Anticipated May 2019
B.A. in Communications
Minor in Spanish and Human Relations
Work Experience:
Front Desk Clerk May 2016- Present
Mayflower Hall, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA
Answered questions, provided directions and assistance, and responded to any complaints in a courteous manner
Oversaw lobby and hall security and responded to crisis situations
Office Assistant June 2013- August 2016
Global Wines Iowa, Cedar Rapids, IA
Assisted in production of almost 700 wine bottles daily
Regulated inventory of records from weekly sales
Dining Associate January 2016- May 2016
Hillcrest Market Place, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA
Operated cash register for processing customer transactions
Developed interpersonal skills during interactions with customers and coworkers
Job Shadow February 2014
City Hall- Human Resources Department, City of Cedar Rapids, IA
Interacted with several employees for a day in order to learn more about the occupation
Sales Associate October 2012- May 2013
Bed, Bath & Beyond, Cedar Rapids, IA
Handled over $500 daily in cash or through credit transactions and successfully balanced a register
Provided quality customer service through problem solving or by handling questions and complaints
Achievements and Leadership Experience:
Dance Marathon- Dancer, University of Iowa August 2015- Present
Fundraised $500 to support children with cancer at the Children’s Hospital
Danced for 24 hours straight without caffeine to raise awareness for pediatric cancer
Future Alumni Network- Student representative for University of Iowa Alumni Association September 2016- Present
Led fellow students and members in encouraging a strong lifetime relationship with the University of Iowa
Coordinated a wide range of campus activities and programs
Communications Studies Student Association- Executive Recruitment Director October 2016- Present
Implemented original ideas to recruit students to join organization
Coordinated and planned events for the organization
Dean’s List, University of Iowa Fall 2015- Present
Maintained a GPA of 3.5 or better