User:Kimby~enwikibooks

About Kimby
I am currently a Junior at the University of Minnesota majoring in retail merchandising through the College of Design. I am also minoring in management through the Carlson School of Business. I have developed a design background and computer skills which include the use of Microsoft Office, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint. Many of my courses have also been business related.

I am currently employed at the Baseline Tennis Center where I help run an 18 court tennis facility and I am also interning with the Minnesota Timberwolves as a marketing intern. I have been assisting with marketing and single game ticket promotions for the Timberwolves, staffing summer events, and generating new ideas for promotions and events.

I also studied abroad in London this summer and had a fashion public relations internship. This internship allowed me to design books that displayed upcoming fashions and I had to maintain press samples and showrooms. My communication skills were developed in London because I had to talk with the media about press inquiries for clients. I also had the chance in the summer of 2008 to be a tennis coordinator and a tennis instructor for my city's park and recreation tennis program. I used my organizational skills and leadership to run an efficient program.

Finally, I am involved with Delta Gamma Fraternity on campus and I am the Vice President of Foundation. I help organize and host events which raise money for our philanthropy as well as create service opportunities. This has helped develope my event planning and communication skills.

I am orginally from New Berlin, WI but now I am proud to call Minneapolis my home as I am a residence here year round in on campus housing. I am looking forward to the opportunities that are ahead for me.