NICHOLAS LAWRENCE

nicklawrence11@yahoo.com (214) 293-3297

http://www.linkedin.com/in/nicholaslawrence1
EDUCATION
The University of Texas at Dallas
Information Technology Systems, Major
EXPERIENCE
Northwestern Mutual Financial Network
College Agent - Internship
Build client relationships based on strategies meeting clients financial goals
Analyze clients financial needs and investment opportunities
Collaborated with full-time financial representatives to create a custom analysis for each client
MarketSource
HP Brand Advocate
Coached retail associates on current and upcoming Hewlett- Packard products and services
Worked with retail associates to offer a complete solution based on consumers needs

May 2015

Dallas, Texas
May 2014-Present

Mesquite, Texas
January 2014 Present

MarketStar
Dallas, Texas
Brand Ambassador
October 2013 December 2013
Conducted training of Best Buy employees on current LG and Amazon Kindle products and services
Identified needs of consumers and sought to fill those needs through product recommendations
Frys Electronics
Plano, Texas
Computer Sales
July 2012 - August 2013
Maintained customer relationships by answering questions, responding to special requests and describing product features
Handled incoming product and controlled inventory levels on the sales floor
Instructed incoming merchandisers about procedures and organization of the department
ACADEMIC PROJECTS
BA 3311: Group Proposal and Presentation
Client: Dallas Independent School District
Fall 2012
Developed an extensive program to help reduce high school dropout rate and increase graduation rate
Created and organized a detailed budget
Ethics and Entrepreneurship in the United States and China
Fall 2013
Cambridge, United Kingdom
Looked at the differences between the United States and China from an entrepreneurial standpoint as well as ethical and cultural
standpoints and constructed recommendations for each country to move ahead
Accepted to be presented at Cambridge Business & Economics Conference 2014
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE AND ACTIVITIES
Civil Air Patrol
Group II Cadet Advisory Council Vice Chairman
June 2010 June 2011
Scheduled and organized face to face and conference call meetings
Drafted minutes and distributed to all representatives and staff
Squadron Cadet Commander
March 2011 August 2011
Directed and organized weekly meetings with the assistance of staff
Developed and taught multiple classes in aspects such as: first aid, moral leadership, and character development
Certifications
General Lines Life, Accident, Health and HMO (InsTX-LAH05)
General Billy Mitchell Award
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Computer Skills: MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, SQL Server, JAVA, HTML, CSS3
Work Eligibility: Eligible to work in the U.S. with no restrictions

June 2014
June 2011