Nils Wickman  
621 Vaughn Ave
Ashland, WI 54806
Home: 715-682-9162
srpenguino@hotmail.com
 Experience 
Center For Economic Development, Duluth, MN December 2001 - June 2002
Market Research Assistant
· Conducted new product development, ventures into new markets, start-ups, expansion of services, and internet marketing with area businesses
· Tracked and recorded billable hours
· Visited with business owners to discover objectives for research

   
ABC Kinship, Ashland, WI August 2003 - December 2003
Event and Publicity Assistant
· Assisted in organizing Chequamegon Cuisine fund raising event
· Wrote area press releases
· Developed a Kinship power point presentation
· Mailed and called area businesses for sponsorships and donations
· Developed 'Cheguamegon Cuisine 2003' packet for business sponsorship presentations
   
UMD - ADMAR, Duluth, MN December 2001 - May 2003
NSAC Coordinator, Presenter, Photographer
· Cooperatively led 18-50 people
· Organized teams and leaders for NSAC project
· Worked with Design/Ad team(leader), Consumer Behavior team, and Creative team
· Worked on presenting team in 2002 and 2003 as Audio/Video Specialist
   
United Presbyterian Congregational Church, Ashland, WI May 2002 - September 2002
Youth Leader and Activity Coordinator
· Scheduled events for youth ministry program
· Created posters, fliers, and other print material to advertise events
· Built strong and honest relationship with youth and parents

   
CrossWoods High Adventures, Cable, WI May 2001 - April 2002
High Adventure Leader, Photographer
· Started Creation of promotional compact disc for camp
· Aided in the beginning of camp Website
· Led and processed high adventure recreation
· Took over 3,300 pictures for promotional and client purposes

   
Wickie's Paintball Rentals, Ashland, WI April 1999 - October 2002
Owner
· Performed business functions such as selling, marketing, and resource management
· Developed liability forms
· Led groups of 6-15 people
· Organized annual tournaments for Northern Wisconsin
 Education 
University Of Minnesota Duluth, Duluth, MN
Bachelor of Business Administration - Marketing, May 2003
GPA: 3.7/4.0
Magna Cum Laude
Departmental honors
Dean's List for Academic Excellence every term

 Objective 
To obtain a challenging position where my marketing abilities will enhance a corporate effort and provide me with an opportunity for personal and professional development.
 Honors 
Beta Gamma Sigma Honor Society
Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society
Nominated for Management Studies Award for Excellence in Marketing
Nominated for the UMD Hancock Award
Wisconsin DECA Financial Services, First Place 1999, State Competition
SBE Tutor Certification, 2nd tier
Wal-Mart’s Community Leader Award and Scholarship
Messina Realty Business Scholarship
Elks Most Valuable Student Scholarship, Regional Level
Wisconsin Football Foundation Scholar-Athlete Award

 Activities 
Sponsorship Coordination
UMD Tutoring Center – Business Tutor
InnerVarsity Fellowship – Sports Outreach, Web Development
Lutheran Campus Ministries – Planning Councilor, Good Neighbor Development
Intramural Flag Football Captain, Basketball Captain, Ultimate Frisbee Co-Captain, Water Polo, Floor Hockey, Softball, Broomball
Laura MacArther United Way Program – Tutor and Aid Fall 2001