830 13 Street South ! Apt #507 ! Saint Cloud, Minnesota 56301 (320) 241-5937 ! catherine.holker@gmail.com www.about.me/catie.holker ! www.linkedin.

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Catherine Anne Holker

EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Community Psychology Bachelor of Arts in Spanish St. Cloud State University (SCSU) ! Work 25 hours per week while attending college full time ! 3.74 GPA Education Abroad La Universidad de Concepcin ! Experienced thorough cultural immersion via host family room and board ! Learned and understood Chilean culture and customs ! Practiced and studied Spanish language skills Expected 05/2012 St. Cloud, MN

08/2009 12/2009 Concepcin, Chile

WORK EXPERIENCE
National Events Coordinator 07/ 2011 Present University Program Board, SCSU St. Cloud, Minnesota ! Collaborate with student groups and community organizations to plan events ! Provide opportunities for involvement via 6 on-campus events for 18,000 SCSU students ! Manage a budget of $57,000 for 6 events including nationally known public figures such as Cornel West, Annie Leonard, and Sherman Alexie Office Assistant and Tutor 01/2010 Present Department of Foreign Languages, SCSU St. Cloud, Minnesota ! Provide study skills to students in need of foreign language assistance ! Handle day-to-day jobs for professors in the department ! Demonstrate technological competency in copy machines, PCs, faxes, and phones ! Utilize strong management skills by handling tutor scheduling, office organization, and designing templates to organize office hours Concerts Coordinator 07/2010 07/ 2011 University Program Board, SCSU St. Cloud, Minnesota ! Negotiated with agents for price, contracts, and riders with artists ! Facilitated weekly meetings with committee to discuss interests of student body ! Managed a budget of $15,000 for 14 events incorporating security, ticketing, and publicity ! Coordinated events for student audiences of over 1000 people Mentor Mentors Inspiring Success Program ! Mentored a twelve year-old girl in understanding and controlling emotion ! Assisted her with improving personal adjustment ! Taught her coping strategies, stress management, and social skills 10/2010 04/2011 Elk River, Minnesota

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE and ACTIVITIES

Member and Volunteer 02/2009 Present University Program Board, SCSU St. Cloud, Minnesota ! Partake in security, ticketing, ushering, and publicity positions at on-campus events ! Contribute ideas and meaningful feedback concerning events in weekly committee meetings ! Attend National Association of Campus Activities conference in 2010 and 2011 on behalf of the organization On-air Deejay KVSC Studios, SCSU ! Provide music, concerts, and news updates for listeners ! Attend events to promote station and area events ! Host weekly show that showcases women artists talent ! Operate digital audio system, CD player, and archive device simultaneously Vice President Advocates for Animals and the Environment, SCSU ! Participate in green initiative events ! Promote awareness of animal cruelty and environmental issues ! Recruit students to join organization and lead a healthy life 05/2010 Present St. Cloud, Minnesota

04/2011 Present St. Cloud, Minnesota

Receptionist and Event Planner 11/2011 Present Element Mental Health Services St. Cloud, Minnesota ! Answer phones and greet incoming clients ! Attend bi-monthly meetings to plan Central Minnesota Prom Alternative for LGBT area youth ! Develop knowledge and understanding of a counseling and psychological facility

ADDITIONAL SKILLS
! ! Language Skills: o Spanish proficiency, beginner French Computer Skills: o Windows and Mac operating systems o Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint) o Basic HTML and InDesign Safe Space Training o Protecting and advocating for the LGBT community

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5 years customer service experience 3 years in a leadership position