Rebecca A.

Sikora

8300 Baltimore Ave. College Park, MD 20740 Rsikora@terpmail.umd.edu (360)

601-7856
Education

University of Maryland
Graduation Date- Fall 2016
B.A.- Communication: PR
Member of UMD PRSSA
Secretary of UMD X-fit Club
GPA- 3.2

Portland State University

September 2012- June 2014
Portland, OR, USA
Major- General Science
Athlete- Womens Soccer
GPA- 3.2

Experience

Intern
Office of Congresswoman Jaime Herrera Beutler, Washington, DC
January
2016-Present
Lead tours of the U.S. Capitol.
Field calls from constituents and write constituent letters to be approved.
Attend congressional hearings and briefings.
Assist staff in a variety of projects including research, writing and editing.
Trainer and Sales Associate
Target Express, College Park, MD
June
2015-Present
Increase guest service knowledge and sales experience.
Train new members in sales floor and backroom logistics.
Maintain green vibe and accuracy while driving sales and attending to all guests needs.
Secretary
University of Maryland X-Fit Club, College Park, MD
February
2015-Present
Promote healthy living through interval workouts and eating habits.
Create flyers, manage attendance for Member of the Month and maintain social media
sites.
Increased membership by 25 percent through the first look fair booth.
Sales Associate
Sloan Boutique, Portland, OR
February
2014- July 2014
Learned how to multitask to balance job, school and college soccer.
Gained sales knowledge, customer service and interpersonal communication skills.
Accomplished daily, weekly and monthly goals in team selling setting.
Student Athlete
Portland State Womens Soccer Program, Portland, OR
August 2012-May 2014
Involved in various community service events including helping out at local schools, Read
Across America, soccer camp for children and GPS events.
Exuded professionalism and friendliness, was punctual and responsible and gained the
ability to work as a team.
Gained time management and organizational skills while being a Division1 athlete,
completing 16 credits and working.

Skills and Qualifications

Consultant in the University of Marylands Oral Communication Center

Outgoing personality and strong written and verbal communication skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Word) and STATA
Experience in AP style, writing and editing
Volunteer soccer coach at SCSC for three seasons
Been involved and dedicated to many service clubs: Red Cross, NHS and Key Club
Four years of Associated Student Body and student government experience
Completed various communication, economic and political science classes
Intermediate Spanish (four years)