1. William C. Wright
1149 Briar Drive william-wright@uiowa.edu
Iowa City, Iowa, 52240 (319) 594-1562
EDUCATION
The University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa May 2015
Bachelor of Arts International Relations
Conflict and Foreign Policy Track
Minor Political Science
German Language
GPA 3.4/4.0
Dean’s List Fall 2012, Spring 2013, Spring 2014, Fall 2014
WORK EXPERIENCE
Member Service, Sales
Costco Wholesale, Coralville, Iowa May 2012-Present
Trained 8 new employees in membership service as well as general departmental knowledge within a two
year period
Listened carefully and communicated effective solutions to member’s unique concerns and needs
Collaborated with team members and additional departments to create the most efficient work processes
Prioritized and juggled multiple projects simultaneously
Balanced a 20+ hour work load with a full school schedule
Assisted in the initial opening of the warehouse by registering new members, traveling with the outside
marketing team, and assembled and constructed department equipment
Customer Service, Freezer Department, Produce Department
Waterfront Hy-Vee, Iowa City, Iowa May 2009-May 2012
Identified the most efficient placement and order of items to ease customer experience
Scrutinized and organized freezer and cooler for maximum efficiency and minimized item search time
Cook
Pizza Ranch, Iowa City, Iowa May 2007-May 2009
Maintained composure during the busiest days of the week
Carried out requests without supervision
TEAMWORK & LEADERSHIP SKILLS
President
University of Iowa Break-Dancers Spring 2012-Fall 2014
Recruited four new members in a two year period
Planned two events in a two year period with attendance ranging from 200-300 spectators
Managed annual budget ranging from $2,000-$2,500
Ambassador to the University of Iowa Student Government
Vice President
University of Iowa Break-Dancers Fall 2011-Spring 2012
Recruited one new member in a one year period
Planned three events in a two year period with attendance ranging from 150-200 spectators