Kathleen Ahrens

Local Address
Address
118 Lake Street
Eau Claire, WI 54703
54915
(920) 475-3683

Permanent
42 Strawberry Ln.
Appleton, WI
(920) 475-3683
ahrenskr@uwec.edu

Summary of Qualifications

Excellent communication skills

Advanced writing skills
Proficiency in German as a second language
Desire to always improve myself and my work
Ability to work individually or dedicated to the success of the team
Ability to manage multiple responsibilities with efficiency

Educational Career
The University of Wisconsin Eau Claire
Bachelor of Arts: Communications
2016
Minor: German, Liberal Arts

Expected Graduation: May

Developed a work ethic based around meeting deadlines and working within
strict time frames
Expanded my knowledge through taking various courses
Cooperated with many different individuals in order to accomplish tasks
Academic Apprenticeship

2014-

2015

Took on a leadership role, offering help and advice to students enrolled in the
public speaking course on campus
Made myself available by email and in person to meet one on one with
students.
Set good examples as for how to appropriately prepare and present various

types of speeches

Womens Concert Chorale

2014-

2015

Learned the importance of working as a team to accomplish goals

Experience in a top collegiate level choir
Practiced outside of class, to meet goals and deadlines
Learned how to effectively manage my time
Varsity Soccer

2010-

2012

Learned the importance of hard work and perseverance

Learned how to grow as a player and make improvements to benefit my
teammates
Learned the importance of mental toughness, while being placed in a
position which required much endurance

Work Experience
Pacon Corporation

June 2013 - January

2015

Shipping | Order Picking

Developed the ability to work for 12 hour shifts
Excelled in using new machinery
Knowledge of the production process
Herrling Clark Law Firm
July 2012 January 2013
Office Help
Understanding of the organization of court cases
Gained experience working in an office environment
Was in charge of scheduling my own hours; developed responsibility and
time management skills.
Marys Family Restaurant
July 2011 January 2013
Busser | Hostess | Server
Developed the ability to work in very fast pace environments
Ability to listen to details and suggest options available

Proficiency in customer service including customer complaints

Learned many valuable people skills and communication skills

References
Liz Chmielewski
Senior Lecturer, Communication/Journalism
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Eau Claire, WI 54702
(715) 836-2432
chmielea@uwec.edu
Shelli Laabs
State Licensed Family Child Care Owner
Beautiful Minds Family Daycare
463 Spring Road Drive
Neenah, WI, 54956
(920) 475-2875
Marcy Lee
1342 Applewood Drive
Menasha, WI 54952
(920) 850-4810
marlee@yahoo.com