Nicole Wanless

50 Angela St.
Canton, MA 02021
617-827-0790
wanlessn@merrimack.edu
Education
May 2015

Fall 2013
Experience
June 2014Present

Merrimack College
Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies
Minor: Marketing
Merrimack Academic Scholarship Recipient
Deans List: Three Semesters
Intramural Ice Hockey

North Andover, MA

Swinburne University of Technology

Study Abroad: Melbourne, Australia
Putnam Investments

Andover, MA

Sales & Marketing Co-Op

Create mutual fund hypothetical reports for over 60 Internal Wholesalers and 10 Dealer Marketing Service
Representatives to be sent to advisors and used as sales tools showing past performances to promote future
sales
Prepare presentation and marketing materials for Regional Marketing Directors to increase the exposure,
recognition, and understanding of Putnams retail mutual funds
Complete various projects for all levels of management utilizing Microsoft Excel, Word, Salesforce and
various financial websites
2011-14

Texas Roadhouse
Wait Staff, May 2013-June 2014
Utilized interpersonal skills to increase sales of priority items
Created and maintained excellent customer relations while serving guests
Received guest payments and processed transactions

Walpole, MA

Host Staff, April 2011-2013

Ensured guests were comfortable and informed of their wait times in a friendly manner
Ensured the needs of guests are met while waiting, monitoring the open dining sections of the restaurant
Answered telephone calls, took orders, moved tables to accommodate for large parties
2012-13

The Office of Campus Life at Merrimack College

Administrative Assistant
Assisted with filing, organizing, and mailing documents
Created folders and packets of different events for students
Scheduled appointments, managed calendars for Dean of Campus Life

2008-2011

Smittys Homemade Ice Cream

North Falmouth, MA
Ice Cream Scooper/Cashier, Summers Only
Provided customers with ice cream and contributed to daily duties such as organizing, stocking, and cleaning
equipment
Accurately balanced cash drawers at the end of each shift

2009-11

North Andover, MA

Learn To Skate Instructor

Canton Ponkapoag Recreational Rink
Canton, MA
Motived and guided young children ages 2-8 in learning different skating techniques
Responsible for a large group, ensuring all children are safe and focusing on different activities
Additional

Outreach trip to New Orleans to help repair homes damaged in Hurricane Katrina
Committee Head of Operation Lazarus- went into Boston monthly to feed the homeless
Skills: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Morningstar, Salesforce, FINRA website