Monica Nelson

Past

• Intern at Wisconsin Public Radio
• Sales/Cashier at Williams-Sonoma, Inc.
• Apprentice at Aquarius Productions

• Office Manager at Michael J. Miller CPA and Realtor

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Education

• Marquette University
• Marquette University

Industry

Publishing

Monica Nelson’s Summary

After having volunteered in her community for several years, Monica Nelson continues to feel immense satisfaction donating her time and energy to those who are in need. To help protect her neighbors and her community, Monica Nelson has volunteered as a member of the American Red Cross Southwestern Pennsylvania Chapter of the Disaster Action Team, a disaster-preparedness group that provides immediate assistance to those affected by a disaster in their area. Monica Nelson also helps adults achieve their dream of attaining higher education degrees by volunteering as a mathematics tutor. Monica is also an active member of Global Links, an organization that delivers surplus, U.S. medical supplies to hospitals in third world countries. Monica Nelson attended Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, where she studied Journalism and earned her Bachelor of Arts degree. Today, Monica still lives and volunteers in Milwaukee and is an avid athlete, and enjoys hiking, tennis, cycling, and cross-country skiing. She also enjoys cooking, reading, writing, and lace-making in her spare time.

Monica Nelson’s Experience

• Intern

  Wisconsin Public Radio

  (Non-Profit; 51-200 employees; Broadcast Media industry)

  September 2001 — January 2002 (5 months)

  Screened callers for radio program hosted by Kathleen Dunn; Prospected corporate underwriters for various NPR and Wisconsin Public Radio programs. Accompanied senior staff at newsgathering events. Sought sponsors/promotional gifts for WPR fundraising.

• Sales/Cashier

  Williams-Sonoma, Inc.

  (Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; WSM; Retail industry)

  September 2000 — January 2001 (5 months)

  Assist customers with various transactions to include returns, exchanges, ship/send orders, catalog merchandise returns, catalog sales, gift certificates, bridal registry, special orders, cash sales and customer complaints. Help in opening and closing the store, which involves food sample preparation, general store clean up and restocking

• Apprentice

  Aquarius Productions

  (Marketing and Advertising industry)

  May 1978 — September 1978 (5 months)

  Instrumental in the preparation and presentation of proposals for prospective clients. Assisted in writing copy, press releases, and developed exposure to the production of radio and television commercials for this advertising and public relations firm. Worked closely with the company owner and production personnel.

• Office Manager

  Michael J. Miller CPA and Realtor

  (Accounting industry)

  June 1975 — December 1977 (2 years 7 months)

  Worked in a six-person office. Held responsibility for bookkeeping and assistance in real estate management. This was a position, which required sound judgment and the ability to make decisions and handle responsibilities above and beyond general office duties.

Monica Nelson’s Education

• Marquette University

  Non-Degree , Coursework in Computer Studies and History , 2002 — 2002

  Microsoft Office - Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint; History of the Vikings

• Marquette University

  BA , Journalism , 1974 — 1978

Additional Information

Monica Nelson’s Interests:

gardening, rowing, lacemaking, cooking, hiking, adventure travel, tennis, baseball, skiing, canoeing

Monica Nelson’s Groups:

-Member of the Disaster Action Team for the Southwestern Pennsylvania Chapter of the Red Cross
-Member of Global Links
-Volunteer at Sojourner Truth House
-Math Tutor at Milwaukee Achiever

Monica Nelson’s Contact Settings

Interested In:

• career opportunities
• consulting offers
• new ventures
• expertise requests
• reference requests
• getting back in touch