ISABEL K.

THOMPSON
1600 Park Circle Columbia, SC 29201
317-829-4303.  ikt@email.sc.edu

EDUCATION
University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC
B.A., Global Studies major with a minor in Mass Communications and Public Relations; May 2021

University of Groningen, Groningen, Netherlands

Spring Semester Abroad; January 2020-April 2020

Kansai University, Osaka, Japan

Fall Semester Abroad; September 2019-January 2020

Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand

Summer Session Abroad; May 2018-Aug 2018

Ponte Vedra High School, Ponte Vedra, FL

High School Diploma, Honors; May 2017

WORK EXPERIENCE
Starbucks, Columbia, SC October 2020 -Present
Barista

 Maintained a strong understanding of company values and customer needs, responding quickly to complex
requests in a fast-paced environment
 Demonstrates great teamwork by cooperating with and assisting co-workers.
 Provided extreme attention to detail to ensure top quality production and service to meet sensitive deadlines.

Southeastern Grocers, Jacksonville, FL May 2019 - July 2019

Branding Intern
 Conducted in-depth research for an innovative project on the benefits of eliminating plastic bags from a branding
perspective and presented research to higher management and company executives.
 Collaborated with individuals from different departments throughout the company.
 Participated in team-building workshops and seminars with fellow interns.

The Village at Columbia, Columbia, SC

Housing Consultant August 2018 - May 2019
 Settled resident conflicts in an effective manner, including maintenance requests, payments, and leasing.
 Finalized signatures of 70 new residents and helped them through leasing process while maintaining case records to
ensure completed sales.
 Responded to telephone inquiries from prospective and current residents, parents, and the public.

COMMUNITY AND LEADERSHIP

Global Gamecock Guides
May 2020 – Present
Women’s Rugby, University of South Carolina
Aug 2017 – May 2018
Oztag Volunteer
Jan 2018 – May 2018