KENDRA WICKER

1112 Harper Rd. Gastonia, NC 28056 ● (803) 207-7906 ● wickerk3@winthrop.edu

EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication, May 2015
Winthrop University, Rock Hill, SC

SUMMARY OF SKILLS
● Excellent written and verbal communication abilities with diverse populations
● Accomplished in various leadership roles
● Knowledge of promoting and advertising events in various media
● Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Publisher and PowerPoint as well as some Adobe applications
● Direct and indirect sales capabilities
● Superior customer service functionalities

RELATED EXPERIENCE
Pride Magazine Intern Feb 2015- May 2015
Pride Magazine; Charlotte, NC
● Created and maintained potential advertiser resource lists; called on new and current buyers
● Coordinated Pride’s home buying seminar and small business summit
● Worked with editor on ideas for upcoming magazine issues
● Wrote articles for Pride’s bi-monthly magazine
● Created press releases, flyers and other promotional items for Pride PR
Sista’s Keeper Magazine Correspondent July 2014- May 2015
Sista’s Keeper Magazine; Charlotte, NC
● Write articles for magazine on volunteer basis
● Contribute to online magazine and social media
● Work with editor on ideas for upcoming magazine issues
Vision of Prayze Public Relations and Marketing Administrator May 2014- May 2015
Winthrop University; Rock Hill, SC
● Increased public awareness about choir and events (gained 300+ Facebook followers during term)
● Managed choir website and social media sites
● Created marketing materials for distribution about choir engagements and events
● Established positive relationships with other campus organizations and ministries
Roddey-McMillan Record Opinion Editor/ Copy Editor Sept 2011- May 2015
Winthrop University; Rock Hill, SC
● Created culturally aware articles for news on and off campus
● Proofread incoming articles for Association Press style
● Layout articles for newspaper section via InDesign
● Engaged with readers through social media about newspaper
● Researched diverse topics and ideas for upcoming newspaper; worked directly w/ editor-in-chief
● Assisted with needs of other writers, editors, illustrators and staff
Johnsonian Staff Writer Sept 2011- May 2015
Winthrop University; Rock Hill, SC
● Wrote articles for weekly newspaper and online website
● Studied police crime reports and relayed found information
● Covered last minute events on and off campus
● Interviewed select people or groups on various topics of discussion
WORK HISTORY
Customer Service Rep I August 2017- Present
Fiserv, Inc; Hickory, NC
Cashier Feb 2017- Aug 2017
The Home Depot; Charlotte, NC
Corporate Trainer (Awarded Top Sales Rep) May 2016- July 2017
Opportunity Management Group, Inc.; Charlotte, NC
Internet Sales Consultant July 2015- April 2016
Kia of Gastonia (Dealership); Gastonia, NC
Cashier July 2014- Sept 2015
Cracker Barrel (Restaurant); Rock Hill, SC
Team Member (Awarded "Worker of the Week”) July 2012- Sept 2015
Pizza Hut (Restaurant); Rock Hill, SC
Production Worker May 2013- Aug 2013
Amick Farms (Chicken Plant); Batesburg-Leesville, SC
Salesperson (Received "Miss Perfect" Title Badge) March 2010- Sept 2011
Waffle House (Restaurant); Newberry, SC

VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES
● Hospitality House of Charlotte
● CaroMont Health Criterium Belmont
● The Movement Centre (Position held- Media Team member)
● Boys & Girls Club of York County- Volunteer Mentor
● University Standing Committee- Student Electronic Media Board; Parking Appeals
● MLK Day of Service
● Winthrop Disability Services Volunteer Note taker
● Relay for Life/ American Cancer Society (Position held- Public Relations Co-Chair)
● The ONE Campaign Advocate
● National Association of Black Journalists (Position held- Public Relations Chair)

HONORS/AWARDS
● Top Sales Rep in the Nation for TWC Campaign (August 2016)
● Gamma Beta Phi at Winthrop (National Honor Society)
● Stewart Haas Memorial Scholarship Recipient (May 2014)
● Alpha Lambda Delta at Winthrop (National Honor Society)
● Columbia Urban League Academic Excellence Award Recipient
● National Society of High Schools Scholar

*References available upon request

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