LAURA ELIZABETH THOMSON107 GREEN BANK LANE • SIMPSONVILLE, SC 29681 • E-MAIL: LTHOMSON556@ANDERSONUNIVERSITY.EDU • 864-979-8304

EDUCATIONAnderson University- Anderson, SC May 2016

Bachelor of Science: International Business and Business Management with Spanish minorGPA 3.91Dean’s List

Study abroad: Costa Rica and Nicaragua Fall 2014 Conversational in Spanish International and cultural experience Lived with various host families Attended business meetings for local cooperatives (coffee roasting and exporting) Modified English and grammar on domestic and international packaging for the cooperative

WORK EXPERIENCE

Walgreens Distribution Center- Williamston, SC October 2015- PresentHR Intern

Works as part of Human Resource Department Team Answers and directs phone calls Files paperwork and enters training into online databases Creates files for mentors, new hires, and terminated employees Helps with insurance enrollment, setting up direct deposit, and W2/W4 Presents HR information in Town Hall meetings Conducts OSHA training for team members Proficient use of Microsoft Office applications Basic knowledge of KRONOS timekeeping system

Old Navy- Greenville & Anderson, SC April 2013 – October 2015Sellebrity

Transferred between Greenville and Anderson locations Worked under multiple managers in both stores Worked as part of shipment crew unloading and placing product on the floor Trained new hires for fitting room, shipment team, and sales floor Cashier- included opening Old Navy credit cards for customers

Table 301- Greenville, SC February 2015 – PresentCaterer/Server

Works as part of a team to prep food, set up displays, and serve guests Events include multiple celebrity functions, weddings, rehearsal dinners, etc. Moved up to gold status (higher pay level, more experience, helps lead team)

Nanny- Greenville, SC 2007 – Present Cares for children in home for several hours at a time or on a regular basis Takes children to sports practices, movies, appointments, makes meals, etc. Cares for infants and older children

EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

Dominican Republic summer missions work 2011 & 2012 Painted houses, laid cement floors, constructed concrete driveway Led local students in basketball camp Bonded with children at camps, talked with locals, built relationships

Volunteer with the Salvation Army 2012-2013Anderson University Choir 2012-2014Delta Mu Delta International Honor Society 2016-Present

Recipient of the Excellence in Business Management Academic Award April 2016