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Rachel Duerksen

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities · Class of 2020

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Bachelor's
Merchandising and Buying Operations, Strategic Communication
Minneapolis, MN
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Rachel Duerksen

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities · Class of 2020

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Bachelor's
Merchandising and Buying Operations, Strategic Communication
Minneapolis, MN
Identity verified

Education

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Bachelor's, Merchandising and Buying Operations, Strategic Communication
August 2016 - May 2020

Skills

Adobe InDesignAdobe PhotoshopMicrosoft AccessMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft Word

Fun fact

I love using Adobe InDesign and Adobe Photoshop, to design resumes for my friends! After using both programs to create my highschool's yearbook, I am very comfortable using both, and love to do so! It's fun for me to create their resumes to stay tuned into those skills, and beneficial for friends.

Volunteer

Trinity Evangelical Free Church: Nursery Volunteer
September 2008 - present
The Bloomington Crime Prevention Association's "Book'em" Used Book Sale
May 2011 - present

Hobbies

Drinking CoffeeTravelingPhotography

Work history

The University of Minnesota Housing and Residential Life
office assistant
January 2017 - present · Minneapolis, MN, United States
Ambiance Spa and Salon
front desk receptionist
August 2015 - present · Burnsville, MN, United States
Best Buy
Social media marketing intern
May 2018 - August 2018

Passion

I am passionate about finding creative ways to approach problem-solving. I am results driven and focused on an end goal. I love strategic planning and working towards a solution in a team.

Leadership

Attended Kohl's Sophomore Career and Development Expo
Chosen Attendee
April 2018 - April 2018

Selected to visit Kohl's corporate headquarters, where I was able to network with professionals in product development, buying, and marketing, to gain more knowledge about career and internship opportunities within the c…

University of Minnesota's Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA)
Professional Development Director
May 2018 - present
University of Minnesota's Center for Academic Planning and Exploration (CAPE)
Retail Merchandising Major Mentor
January 2018 - present
University of Minnesota: College of Design
Ambassador
September 2017 - present
College of Design's Retail Merchandising Student Leadership Board
President
January 2017 - present
National Retail Federation Student Association: University of Minnesota
President

Videos

NRF BIGSHOW 2017
February 2017

University of Minnesota NRF