NICOLE SWIERCZEK

nswierczek95@aol.com
My name is Nicole Swierczek and I am an undergraduate student at DePaul University in Chicago, IL. I am a
double major in English and Communication and Media Studies. Both majors allow me to communicate with
people of various cultures, something I am very passionate about. I speak, write, and read fluently in English
and Polish, and intermediately in Spanish. I currently live in Grayslake, IL and work as a Sales Leader at
Pier 1 Imports. I hope to pursue the graduate program at DePaul and get my MBA in Organizational
Communication.
EDUCATION
DePaul University Chicago, IL

Graduation 06/2018

Bachelor in English
Bachelor in Communications
G.P.A 3.6/4.0
Deans List- all quarters in attendance.

EXPERIENCE
Pier 1 Imports: Sales Associate

Assist and advise customers on purchases.

Promote and advertise the opening of a credit card with the business.
Organize, clean, and assemble furniture, glassware, and other merchandise.
Execute customer orders via telephone, online, and in person.

Pier 1 Imports: Sales Leader/Manager

12/2013-08/2015

08/2015-Present

Make executive decisions for the store, associates, and the customers.
Handle cash, create deposits, and manage store safe.
Open and close the store securely.
Transition store merchandise in accordance to the corporate planner during the year.
Help handle tough customer service issues to create loyalty with the customer.
Load customer orders in back storage room.
As well as the items mentioned above for a sales associate.

ACTIVITIES AND LEADERSHIP

Honors College at DePaul University

Writer for DePaul University newspaper, The DePaulia.
Intercultural Communications Class and Research
Editor in Chief for 4 years in high school newspaper, The Rampage

ADDITIONAL SKILLS
Technology

Proficient in Microsoft programs including Word, Excel, and Power Point.

Knowledge in all web browsers and social media sites.
Average words per minute typed is 70.

Languages

Fluent in reading, writing, and speaking in Polish.

Proficient speaking, writing, and reading in Spanish.