1. LAURA ELIZABETH THOMSON
107 GREEN BANK LANE • SIMPSONVILLE, SC 29681 • E-MAIL: LTHOMSON556@ANDERSONUNIVERSITY.EDU • 864-979-8304
EDUCATION
Anderson University- Anderson,SC May 2016
Bachelor of Science: International Business and Business Management with Spanish minor
GPA 3.91
Dean’s List
Study abroad: Costa Rica and Nicaragua Fall 2014
 Conversational in Spanish
 International and cultural experience
 Lived with various host families
 Attended business meetings for local cooperatives (coffee roasting and exporting)
 Modified English and grammar on domestic and international packaging for the cooperative
WORK EXPERIENCE
Walgreens Distribution Center- Williamston, SC October 2015- Present
HR Intern
 Works as part of Human Resource Department Team
 Answers and directs phone calls
 Files paperwork and enters training into online databases
 Creates files for mentors, new hires, and terminated employees
 Helps with insurance enrollment, setting up direct deposit, and W2/W4
 Presents HR information in Town Hall meetings
 Conducts OSHA training for team members
 Proficient use of Microsoft Office applications
 Basic knowledge of KRONOS timekeeping system
Old Navy- Greenville & Anderson, SC April 2013 – October 2015
Sellebrity
 Transferred between Greenville and Anderson locations
 Worked under multiple managers in both stores
 Worked as part of shipment crew unloading and placing product on the floor
 Trained new hires for fitting room, shipment team, and sales floor
 Cashier- included opening Old Navy credit cards for customers
Table 301- Greenville, SC February 2015 – Present
Caterer/Server
 Works as part of a team to prep food, set up displays, and serve guests
 Events include multiple celebrity functions, weddings, rehearsaldinners, etc.
 Moved up to gold status (higher pay level, more experience, helps lead team)
Nanny- Greenville, SC 2007 – Present
 Cares for children in home for severalhours at a time or on a regular basis
 Takes children to sports practices, movies, appointments, makes meals, etc.
 Cares for infants and older children

2. EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Dominican Republic summer missions work 2011 & 2012
 Painted houses, laid cement floors, constructed concrete driveway
 Led local students in basketball camp
 Bonded with children at camps, talked with locals, built relationships
Volunteer with the Salvation Army 2012-2013
Anderson University Choir 2012-2014
Delta Mu Delta International Honor Society 2016-Present
Recipient of the Excellence in Business Management Academic Award April 2016