Alison Kowalski

alisonkowalski.weebly.com
kowalsk3@northwood.edu
Education

Northwood University
2014 Present (diploma expected 2018)
4000 Whiting Dr. Midland, MI 48460
(800) 622-9000
Pursuing Bachelors Degree in Apparel Merchandising and Design
Student Fashion Designer for 2015 Labels of Love Style Show
Actively participating in organizations including DECA, American Advertising
Federation, and Emerging Leaders
Constructed Case Study Book to promote and market Pizza Hut for American
Advertising Federation for NSAC (National Student Advertising Competition)
Active member in Library Advisory Board to help generate ideas and promotions
for the Strostacker Library
Maintained a cumulative 3.4 GPA during first semester of attendance
Lake Orion High School
495 E. Scripps Road, Lake Orion, MI 48360
(248) 693-5420
Created advertisement for a local business and presented it to the company
Applied for and was accepted to a marketing field trip to Google and to meet with
University of Michigans business advisors
Created and prepared an in-depth business plan for a boutique in Entrepreneurship
class
Compiled an extensive senior portfolio evidencing fourteen 21st century
employability skills, enhancing both time and project management skills
Presented senior portfolio during interview while demonstrating oral
communication skills
Completed 45+ hours of community service during years attended
Maintained a cumulative 3.3 GPA during years attended
Oakland Schools Technical Campus Northwest
8211 Big Lake Road, Clarkston, MI 48346
(248) 922-5800
Participated in iTEAM (Informational Technology, Entrepreneurship and
Advanced Marketing)
Planned and organized Ultimate Sales Challenge, WinterFest, and Future Leaders
Golf Outing Charity event (iTEAM apprenticeships)
Passed MBA Research Accelerated Marketing test
Earned Vice President position of Human Resources
Maintained a 4.0 GPA all four semesters

Experience

Northwood University - Library Assistant

4000 Whiting Dr. Midland MI, 48460
Monitored front desk and answered phone calls
Answered visitors questions and concerns
Assisted in teaching visitors how to search effectively

Sep. 2014 Present

(800) 622-9000

Knowledge of specific inventory including books, magazines and other resources

Presented quick and effective service
Explained use of library facilities, resources, equipment and services
Maintained a safe, interesting environment

Subway Senior Sandwich Artist

3910 Baldwin Rd, Auburn Hills, MI 48326 (248) 451-0862
Provided great service
Handled money at the cash register
Supplied a service while accommodating customers needs
Communicated effectively between customers and coworkers
Assisted in training new employees
Obtained Senior Sandwich Artist title

Group USA Sales Associate

Sept. 2012 - March 2013
4040 Baldwin Rd, Auburn Hills, MI 48326 (248) 745-0927
Friendly and outgoing while helping customers
Presented quick and effective service during fitting
Knowledge of inventory and location of specific clothing
Cooperated with customers on a daily basis
Maintained a positive work environment under stressful situations

Dec. 2011 Dec. 2014

Certifications and Awards

Northwood Universitys Deans List
Microsoft PowerPoint 2010
National Retail Federation Customer Service certification
National Retail Federation Sales certification
Awarded Vocational/Technical scholarship for $500 from Lake Orion Board of
Education
Received Northwood University Free Enterprise scholarship for $8,000
Obtained Elks National Foundation Legacy scholarship for $1,000
Organizations
Emerging Leaders
American Advertising Federation
DECA
National Technical Honor Society
Skills and Traits
Quick learner and able to use common sense
Completes tasks without being asked
Thinks outside the box for solutions to problems
Listens well and is able to take everything into consideration
Punctual and reliable
Upbeat and positive
Friendly and gets along with others

Ability to finish quality work in a timely fashion

References
Mrs. Rochelle Zimmerman
Reference Librarian
Northwood University MI Campus
(989) 837-4333
zimmera@northwood.edu
Mr. Ryan Matousek
Instructor
Oakland Schools Technical Campus NW
(248) 922-5832
ryan.matousek@oakland.k12.mi.us
Ms. Linda Gabbard
Contract Closer
(248) 760-0130
lagabbard@att.net
Mrs. Guilia Meador
Wedding and Church Planner/Coordinator
(248) 535-2602
Guiliameador@comcast.net
Mrs. Connie Doll
General Manager of Subway
(248) 929-2599
mrsconniedoll@gmail.com
Ms. Nicole Carlson
Assistant Manager of Subway
(248) 636-8049
nicole908@yahoo.com