Maria Wasikowski

Learning Assistant at British International Academy
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(386) 825-5501
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Chicago, Illinois, United States, US

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Andrea Mullins (Stewart)

Maria not only is a great talent but she is a wonderful soul with a compassionate heart. She puts everything she has into what she does in the industry. No matter the product, role, requirements, Maria will dive into the material and learn all she needs to know in order to make the client happy. I've worked with Maria on multiple occasions, all of which clients asked for her to come back and work again. You know what your getting with Maria, and that is success. I would recommend Maria for any role, hands down.

Michael Demers

I had the pleasure of working with Maria during her time at Aerotek. She is a very driven, trustworthy and hardworking individual. I strongly recommend Maria as a candidate as she exhibits all of the characteristics you would want in a team player and is always willing to go the extra mile!

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Experience

    • Jordan
    • Education Administration Programs
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Learning Assistant
      • Oct 2022 - Present

      Assisting Level 2 (6 and 7 year olds) and nursery (3 and 4 year olds) in the classroom; ages 3-9 in the classroom for summer camp Assisting Level 2 (6 and 7 year olds) and nursery (3 and 4 year olds) in the classroom; ages 3-9 in the classroom for summer camp

    • Advertising Services
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Automotive Presenter & Product Specialist, Trade Show & Corporate Presenter, and Brand Ambassador
      • Jul 2014 - Present

      • Present detailed product overviews and demonstrate key features of a major automotive brand while engaging audience sizes of a hand full to several thousand at a time for dealer, regional, and major level auto shows • Maintain complete knowledge of all technology throughout the entire line-up; interact on an interpersonal level with consumers; compare and contrast product features and benefits of the brand to its competitors • Promote brand awareness, provide product knowledge, and generate leads at sponsored events • Supervise dealer and regional level shows and act as closing shift supervisor at major level shows to ensure safety, timely presentations, full coverage on display floor, and employee breaks; complete show report for client • Utilize flexibility, cultural awareness, and problem solving skills while interacting with diverse demographics throughout the United States • Present product reveals for major corporations at trade shows • Promote brand awareness for various companies at special events Show less

    • Actress & Spokesperson
      • Mar 2013 - Present

      SAG eligible; Film, tv, commercials, print, industrials, voice overs; Brand Ambassador, promotions SAG eligible; Film, tv, commercials, print, industrials, voice overs; Brand Ambassador, promotions

    • United States
    • Events Services
    • 200 - 300 Employee
    • Actress & Spokesperson
      • Nov 2012 - Present

      SAG eligible; Film, tv, commercials, print, industrials, voice overs; Brand Ambassador, promotions SAG eligible; Film, tv, commercials, print, industrials, voice overs; Brand Ambassador, promotions

  • Epilepsy Foundation of Michigan
    • The Townsend, Birmingham, MI
    • Toasting Hope Tasting Event Volunteer
      • Sep 2015 - Sep 2016

      -Support the Toasting Hope Tasting event benefiting Epilepsy Foundation of Michigan as event hostess -Welcome guests, present an overview of the event, and give directions -Provide an inviting, inclusive, engaging, and memorable experience for all attendees -Support the Toasting Hope Tasting event benefiting Epilepsy Foundation of Michigan as event hostess -Welcome guests, present an overview of the event, and give directions -Provide an inviting, inclusive, engaging, and memorable experience for all attendees

    • United States
    • Entertainment Providers
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Actress
      • Dec 2013 - Oct 2014

      SAG eligible; Film/TV (formerly Charlie's Talent Agency) SAG eligible; Film/TV (formerly Charlie's Talent Agency)

    • Human Resources Associate
      • Dec 2012 - May 2014

      Open-ended contract through Aerotek Staffing • Reported to VP of Talent Management; responsible for the following: o On-boarding process for new hires, i.e. present at New Hire Orientation every other week; Voted new hires' "Top 5 Favorite Presentations of New Hire Orientation" o Ensured positive auditing results for Employment, Compliance, Benefits, and Payroll teams’ filing o Supported Employment team, as needed, by processing background checks and new hire paperwork o Assisted with troubleshooting Flagstar's internal recruiting software by conducting individual interviews with HR team to address issues at hand; reported results directly to VP - Talent Mgmt o Partnered with VP - Talent Mgmt and Instructional Design Team to develop recruitment strategies and new-hire orientations • Reported to HR Business Partners (Home Lending and Corporate functions); sourced résumés for high level positions, initiated background checks, and assisted with administrative tasks for terminations • Partnered with Advertising and Marketing departments to organize local and national career fairs • Trained with the Payroll team to audit pay stubs and PTO, communicated with managers to make any necessary changes, and met deadlines to ensure employees were paid correctly and on time • Assisted Benefits team with Workday Testing, mass mailings, and filing • Recipient of Aerotek “Excellence in Service Award” (for outstanding service and commitment to being an exemplary Aerotek employee) Show less

    • Customer Service Assistant
      • Jun 2006 - Jan 2013

      • Implemented customers’ needs and provided customer satisfactory experiences • Four-time recipient of Secret Shopper $100 Cash Award (met or exceeded company goals) • Exchanged merchandise, refunded money or provided a new product for customers • Assisted with customers’ questions regarding company policy and activities • Trained new employees on business operations including birthday parties, bumper boats, concession stand, corporate parties, dishwashing, euro bungy, mini golf, rock climbing, small group parties, and the main service desk Show less

    • Parent-tot, Pre-school, Recreational and Prep-op/Xcel Coach
      • Sep 2005 - Jan 2013

      • Trained male and female recreational and competitive gymnasts ages 1 to 18 • Assisted athletes individually or in 9 people groups • Critiqued athletes’ performances and recorded data to assess progress • Developed and fostered lessons and drills to assist athletes with learning disabilities • Collaborated with fellow judges in scoring gymnasts’ routines at competitions • Trained male and female recreational and competitive gymnasts ages 1 to 18 • Assisted athletes individually or in 9 people groups • Critiqued athletes’ performances and recorded data to assess progress • Developed and fostered lessons and drills to assist athletes with learning disabilities • Collaborated with fellow judges in scoring gymnasts’ routines at competitions

    • United States
    • Primary and Secondary Education
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Substitute Teacher
      • Oct 2012 - Dec 2012

      • Managed classroom sizes of up to 30 co-educational students grades 9 through 12 for various subjects including AP Economics, Economics, AP Psychology, Psychology, Honors Algebra 3/4, Mythology, Physical Education and Health, to name a few • Assisted students with educational materials, monitored tests, and distributed assignments • Implemented school policy by exemplifying its motto: “Work with God to form Christian People, Upright Citizens and Academic Scholars” and reinforcing student handbook code of conduct Show less

    • United States
    • Staffing and Recruiting
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Scientific Recruiter
      • Feb 2012 - May 2012

      • Recruited candidates for positions in metro Detroit by utilizing various search engines and networks • Conducted in-house interviews and professional reference checks for potential candidates • Successfully filled 3 job openings: chemical lab technician and customer service representatives • Maintained relationships with clients and contractors through follow-up calls and lunch meetings • Educated the public on the staffing industry and promoted Aerotek’s services on a daily basis • Recruited candidates for positions in metro Detroit by utilizing various search engines and networks • Conducted in-house interviews and professional reference checks for potential candidates • Successfully filled 3 job openings: chemical lab technician and customer service representatives • Maintained relationships with clients and contractors through follow-up calls and lunch meetings • Educated the public on the staffing industry and promoted Aerotek’s services on a daily basis

    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Intramural Sports Supervisor
      • Aug 2008 - May 2011

      • Recruited, trained, evaluated and facilitated intramural football, basketball and softball officials• Ensured execution of training initiatives via interpersonal interaction and group testing• Scheduled 46 referees’ weekly hours• Directed football games (7 games/day, 5 days/week), basketball games (7 games/day, 5 days/week), and softball games (5 games/day, 5 days/week)• Reported directly to head supervisor, bi-weekly, regarding the program’s progress

    • Undergraduate Teaching Assistant
      • Sep 2008 - Dec 2008

      • Assisted with teaching COM 100: Human Communication and Public Speaking• Presented examples and formats for structured speeches to 12 students weekly• Developed students’ written and verbal skills; Evaluated final speeches• Reported directly to supervisor, weekly, regarding students’ progress

    • United States
    • Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Advertising Sales Intern
      • Jun 2010 - Aug 2010

      • Compiled and analyzed various marketing research tools for Account Executives • Advanced my computer skills in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word by designing and assembling sales resources such as mailers and promotional pieces • Created an automotive binder for the VP of Entertainment (TBS, TNT, truTV) as major reference tool to be used by office throughout the following year • Temporary assistant to CNN Sales Manager and Account Executive by organizing sales call presentations • Compiled and analyzed various marketing research tools for Account Executives • Advanced my computer skills in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word by designing and assembling sales resources such as mailers and promotional pieces • Created an automotive binder for the VP of Entertainment (TBS, TNT, truTV) as major reference tool to be used by office throughout the following year • Temporary assistant to CNN Sales Manager and Account Executive by organizing sales call presentations

    • United States
    • Retail
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Executive Team Leader Intern
      • Jun 2009 - Aug 2009

      • Learned critical store operations i.e. human resources, guest service, inventory management, merchandising, and assets protection • Brainstormed methods to help increase store’s conversion rate by one level for one week • Observed leaders through job shadowing and built a rapport with store team members • Learned critical store operations i.e. human resources, guest service, inventory management, merchandising, and assets protection • Brainstormed methods to help increase store’s conversion rate by one level for one week • Observed leaders through job shadowing and built a rapport with store team members

    • United States
    • Retail
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Sales Associate
      • Jul 2005 - Jan 2008

      • Resolved customers’ complaints; provided a new product for customers • Collaborated with co-workers in establishing new methods of customer service satisfaction • Developed personal written and verbal skills • Reported directly to manager-on-duty, daily, regarding sales progress • Resolved customers’ complaints; provided a new product for customers • Collaborated with co-workers in establishing new methods of customer service satisfaction • Developed personal written and verbal skills • Reported directly to manager-on-duty, daily, regarding sales progress

Education

  • Michigan State University
    Bachelor of Arts, Communication
  • Notre Dame Preparatory
    High School Diploma

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