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Avion Wick

Phoenix, AZ - (571)-408-3439 - [email protected] - www.linkedin.com/in/avionwick

Bachelor of Arts: Mass Communication and Media Studies


Expected Graduation: Fall 2023
Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication at Arizona State University

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Customer Service Representative - Sherwin Williams
July 2021-April 2022, February 2023-Present
● Assisted customers in selecting paint products and provided expert advice on color matching and
application techniques.
● Processed customer orders, maintained accurate inventory records, and coordinated product
deliveries.
● Resolved customer inquiries and concerns through phone, email, and in-person interactions,
ensuring prompt and satisfactory resolutions.
● Conducted regular follow-up with customers to gather feedback and enhance the customer
experience.

Intern - Student Activities and Dean of Students Office - Southern Oregon University
Summer 2023
● Created SOU’s Substance Abuse Prevention and Education Program 2021-2023 Biennial Review
after years without the required review.
● Reviewed and edited student conduct letters to encourage attuned, student-centered language
● Created planning documents for programming within all areas of student life.
● Supported the transition of Student Activities to Belonging & Engagement to include the Social
Justice Equity Center and Multicultural Student Unions.
● Created passive programming for the Stevenson Union for student and staff Wellness and
Wellbeing.
● Executed external research on various institutions’ programming for violence prevention and
bystander intervention to implement at SOU.
● Served on the search committee for the Career Connections Director and Coordinator
● Reviewed Vector Modules to create effective incoming student training for optimal data
collection and preventive education.
● Implemented Belonging & Engagement programming assessment, training for student clubs and
organizations, and a list of educational programs needed.
● In addition to the given projects within this internship, I collaborated on optional projects within
the Disability Resources Department including an Accessible and Inclusive Events Checklist.
President - Programming and Activities Board - Arizona State University Downtown
Phoenix Campus (DPC)
September 2021- May 2023
● Coordinated and produced approx. 30 student led programs a year for 12,000 students.
● Managing a budget of $215,000 per fiscal year, and office operations, policies, and procedures.
● Contributed to student engagement on all four ASU campuses, with a primary focus on the
Downtown Campus.
● Facilitated effective communication with vendors and campus partners.
● Implemented earlier deadlines and a new structure to dedicate staff to paperwork and forms.
● Supervised 12+ student staff, taught the university programming structure, and promoted
professional and personal development.
● Promoted a programmatic model that enhances DEI skills and components.
● Cultivated relationships with smaller student organizations and clubs through student
collaborative programming.
Program Assistant - Neurodiversity Education Research Center
April 2022- January 2023
● Created multimedia social campaigns, 12-week schedule with 3 posts each week on Instagram,
Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter.
● 3 major events with local stakeholders in fundraising efforts for our flagship school, Science Prep
Academy. Planned events with a $1,200 budget for all 3. Approx. 208 per event.
● Planned and coordinated field trips for the students at Science Prep Academy with a focus on
exploration through professional and educational development as neurodivergent students.
● Led a team of 3 college-level interns by assigning tasks, reviewing tasks, and holding weekly
team meetings and intern one-on-ones.
Paramount Ambassador - Allied Global Marketing
January 2022- October 2022
● Created promotion campaigns for Paramount movies.
● Plan, budget, and host 2-3 events per film, with a budget of $1,000.
● Market, fill, and host premium screenings of movies for local community members.
● Starting in April 2022, shifted towards primarily college focused programming and college
exclusive premieres.
● Managed talent relationships during premieres and media relations.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Fellow - NASPA Dungy Leadership Institute
June 2023
● Attended sessions on professional relationship networking, mentorship, discovering identities and
how they relate to the world around us, historical content within the field, the history of HBCUs
and TCUs, and completed a case study.
Fellow - NASPA Undergraduate Fellows Program
October 2022 - Present
● Discussing the overall structure of higher education institutions, including departments and
professional routes, and conversations about ways to improve professionally and personally
Public Relations Intern - Sparkpoint Publishing
January 2022- April 2022
● Created promotion campaigns for book releases and developed relationships with authors.
Marketing Editor - Charles J. Colgan High School
August 2019- June 2021
● Main goal was to help engage students who were applying for a spot in the CFPA program. This
included admission events, school tours, welcome events, and information sessions.

AWARDS & SERVICE


Finalist - Pitchfork Awards, Arizona State University
● Was a finalist out of dozens of nominations, both personally and with the programming board I
oversaw and coordinated as the President for FY23.
● Outstanding Undergraduate Student Organization - Programming and Activities Board
Downtown Phoenix
● Outstanding Entertainment Program - Battle of the Bands 2022
● Changemaker Award for Social Change - Paint & Sip - Neurodivergent Artist Night
● Sun Devil Spirt Award - Avion Wick
● Outstanding Undergraduate Student Leader - Avion Wick
Woodside Grant - Change the World 2022, Arizona State University
● Awarded for my work in social activism through social media and outreach in Autistic and Queer
communities.
Sun Devil Leadership Council - Arizona State University Downtown Phoenix Campus
January 2022- Present
● Created collaborative events with student organizations including Undergraduate Student
Government, Residence Hall Association, Changemaker Central, Sun Devil Fitness and Wellness,
and Inferno Insiders.
Change The World Committee - Arizona State University
March 2022- May 2023
● The committee was made to recognize how the student body is changing the world by producing
an event students can showcase their projects. The winner of each category won a small grant for
their project.
Devilpalooza Logistical Team Lead - Arizona State University
December 2022- May 2023
● Selected out of a team of 50 to lead the logistical team, who focuses on overall event
programming, vendor contacts, bathrooms, security, safety and EMS, as well as talent hospitality.
Battle of the Bands - Communications Director - Arizona State University
November 2021- February 2022
● The committee was made of up three students planning the local and finale Battle of the Bands
competition, the winner opened for Devilpalooza, an event that held 9,000+ students.
Homecoming Marketing Committee - Arizona State University
August 2022- November 2022
● The committee was made up of volunteer PAB staff to promote Arizona State University’s
Homecoming events including the Dance, Comedy Show, Carnival, Lantern Walk, and Parade.
Infernofest Committee - Arizona State University
May 2022- August 2022
● Infernofest fills about 50% of Sun Devil Stadium, with the primary focus being on exciting the
Freshman class. Is considered one of the largest affinity building events at ASU and the
committee coordinated talent and event details.

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