Nicholas Willbanks

willbanks.nicholas@gmail.com 703-409-0128

2405 Brightside Drive, Baton Rouge LA

CAREER FOCUS
I am currently studying Mass Communication with a concentration in Political Communication at
Louisiana State University. I plan to pursue a Masters of Science in Analytics after graduation. I am
interested in the analytics of big data used in marketing or political consulting. I am a member of the Pi
Kappa Alpha Fraternity and have been involved in the recent growth and success of my chapter through
recruitment, fundraising and charitable volunteering. I am a hardworking student and immerse myself in
both my studies and my fraternity.

EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts: Mass Communication expected May 2016
Louisiana State University Baton Rouge, LA
Overall GPA: 3.15, GPA in Major: 3.33
26 hours achieved through high school AP courses and placement testing
Briar Woods High School Ashburn, VA 2012
Honors Graduate with a 3.79 GPA
St. Christophers Secondary School
2 years of high school in Ontario, Canada provided a diverse educational experience that
demonstrates my ability to adapt

EXPERIENCE
Associate, Panera Bread, May 2013 August 2013, May 2014 August 2014
Responsible for customer service and preparing food under tight deadlines. Began training new
associates within a month of being employed.
Pike University Leadership Conference
Focus on building leaders in college communities. 2-Day seminar on recruiting skills, effective
communications and chapter improvement
Philanthropy Committee (Pi Kappa Alpha), September 2013 - Present
Advertised for a fraternity charity event by creating letterheads and fliers to distribute
Fundraising Committee (Pi Kappa Alpha), January 2013 May 2013
Organized several fundraising opportunities and led a team working at LSU Baseball concessions

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS

Experience with IBM SPSS Statistics, SAS and data analysis

Microsoft Office proficient
Experience with Adobe InDesign and Photoshop
Strong research and reporting skills acquired through journalism coursework
Currently studying Management Information Systems in preparation for admission to MS Analytics
program

EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES & INTERESTS

Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity, January 2013 Present
Tiger Athletic Foundation (Club), February 2013 - Present
Sarnia Braves (Travel Baseball Team), 2008-2010
St. Christopher's Secondary School Baseball, 2008-2010
Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA), 2011-2012

ONLINE PORTFOLIO
http://nicholaswillbanks.weebly.com/