COURTNEY NICHOLSON
cournicholson(at)gmail.com
EDUCATION
B.A. in English with Creative Writing Concentration May 2013
North Carolina State University, Raleigh, N.C.
GPA: 3.783 major, 3.786 overall
Relevant Coursework: Academic Writing and Research, Introduction to Editing, Writing Literary Analysis,
Fiction Writing, Intermediate Fiction Writing, Advanced Fiction Writing, Professional Internships, and Second
Internship.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Direct-Hire Recruiter September 2013- May 2014
Innovative Talent Solutions, Raleigh, N.C.
•Responsible for conducting prescreens, phone and in-person interviews for direct-hire and temporary positions, specializing in direct-hire recruiting
• Placed candidates in part-time and full-time direct-hire, and temporary roles
• Tasked with generating warm leads by performing cold calls, setting appointments, and working closely with sales to recruit for new opportunities
• Performed high volume calls on a daily basis
• Received review on Yelp.com for quality research and recruiting efforts by former candidate
Direct-Hire Recruiter/Office Coordinator June 2013- September 2013
Innovative Talent Solutions, Raleigh, N.C.
• Served as first point of contact for all client and candidate communications
• Managed the writing, editing and posting of all employment advertisements on firm’s job boards
• Reviewed candidate applications for errors prior to scheduled interviews
• Improved candidate registration process and streamlined benefit inquiry process
• Managed benefit administration for all new hire activity
• Initiated background investigations, reference checks and employment verifications that adhere to client compliance standards
• Responsible for vendor management and resolving IT issues
• Performed full-cycle direct-hire recruiting for various clients in the Raleigh market
Human Resources Intern January 2013- April 2013
Innovative Talent Solutions, Raleigh, N.C.
• Recruited candidates to fill client’s positions
• Wrote job postings
• Updated website, social media, contracts and marketing materials
• Promoted the company through social media
Resident Advisor August 2011- present
North Carolina State University, Raleigh, N.C.
• Communicated with staff and residents on a daily basis
• Planned, advertised, and implemented programs/events to develop community
• Responsible for 25 residents
Marketing Intern August 2012- December 2012
C&M Online Media, Inc., Raleigh, N.C.
• Developed a marketing plan for a book that may be implemented in the future
• Edited and provided commentary on author’s manuscript
• Wrote press releases and blurbs
• Created book trailers and book sample covers
• Researched author mailing lists
Copy-editor October 2010- January 2011
Technician, Raleigh, N.C.
• Edited articles that had a circulation of approximately 25,000 people
• Worked with staff writers and editors to meet deadlines
• Researched events and people in article to ensure accuracy
HONORS AND ORGANIZATIONS
Sigma Tau Delta, English Honors Society- Vice President
Gamma Beta Phi Honors Society
National Residence Hall Honorary
Windhover Literary Magazine Prose Committee
English Club- former meeting coordinator
CHASS Council
Honors in English Program
University Scholars Program
Dean’s List for three years
Graduated Summa Cum Laude from NC State University
VOLUNTEER
Better World Books’ Book Drive
Relay4Life
North and Watauga Residence Halls’ Clothing and Food Drives
Historic Yates Mill County Park’s Annual Harvest Festival
PROJECTS AND PUBLICATIONS
Creative Writing Workshop Series- Creator
Three papers used as models by professors at NCSU
Five poems published in Windhover, NCSU Literary Magazine
Two short stories published in Windhover, NCSU Literary Magazine
SKILLS
Computer: Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Prezi, Wordpress, Tumblr, Weebly, Facebook, Twitter,
iPhoto, and iMovie.
Personal: Leadership, Communication, Teamwork, Work Ethic, Creativity, and Organization
cournicholson(at)gmail.com
EDUCATION
B.A. in English with Creative Writing Concentration May 2013
North Carolina State University, Raleigh, N.C.
GPA: 3.783 major, 3.786 overall
Relevant Coursework: Academic Writing and Research, Introduction to Editing, Writing Literary Analysis,
Fiction Writing, Intermediate Fiction Writing, Advanced Fiction Writing, Professional Internships, and Second
Internship.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Direct-Hire Recruiter September 2013- May 2014
Innovative Talent Solutions, Raleigh, N.C.
•Responsible for conducting prescreens, phone and in-person interviews for direct-hire and temporary positions, specializing in direct-hire recruiting
• Placed candidates in part-time and full-time direct-hire, and temporary roles
• Tasked with generating warm leads by performing cold calls, setting appointments, and working closely with sales to recruit for new opportunities
• Performed high volume calls on a daily basis
• Received review on Yelp.com for quality research and recruiting efforts by former candidate
Direct-Hire Recruiter/Office Coordinator June 2013- September 2013
Innovative Talent Solutions, Raleigh, N.C.
• Served as first point of contact for all client and candidate communications
• Managed the writing, editing and posting of all employment advertisements on firm’s job boards
• Reviewed candidate applications for errors prior to scheduled interviews
• Improved candidate registration process and streamlined benefit inquiry process
• Managed benefit administration for all new hire activity
• Initiated background investigations, reference checks and employment verifications that adhere to client compliance standards
• Responsible for vendor management and resolving IT issues
• Performed full-cycle direct-hire recruiting for various clients in the Raleigh market
Human Resources Intern January 2013- April 2013
Innovative Talent Solutions, Raleigh, N.C.
• Recruited candidates to fill client’s positions
• Wrote job postings
• Updated website, social media, contracts and marketing materials
• Promoted the company through social media
Resident Advisor August 2011- present
North Carolina State University, Raleigh, N.C.
• Communicated with staff and residents on a daily basis
• Planned, advertised, and implemented programs/events to develop community
• Responsible for 25 residents
Marketing Intern August 2012- December 2012
C&M Online Media, Inc., Raleigh, N.C.
• Developed a marketing plan for a book that may be implemented in the future
• Edited and provided commentary on author’s manuscript
• Wrote press releases and blurbs
• Created book trailers and book sample covers
• Researched author mailing lists
Copy-editor October 2010- January 2011
Technician, Raleigh, N.C.
• Edited articles that had a circulation of approximately 25,000 people
• Worked with staff writers and editors to meet deadlines
• Researched events and people in article to ensure accuracy
HONORS AND ORGANIZATIONS
Sigma Tau Delta, English Honors Society- Vice President
Gamma Beta Phi Honors Society
National Residence Hall Honorary
Windhover Literary Magazine Prose Committee
English Club- former meeting coordinator
CHASS Council
Honors in English Program
University Scholars Program
Dean’s List for three years
Graduated Summa Cum Laude from NC State University
VOLUNTEER
Better World Books’ Book Drive
Relay4Life
North and Watauga Residence Halls’ Clothing and Food Drives
Historic Yates Mill County Park’s Annual Harvest Festival
PROJECTS AND PUBLICATIONS
Creative Writing Workshop Series- Creator
Three papers used as models by professors at NCSU
Five poems published in Windhover, NCSU Literary Magazine
Two short stories published in Windhover, NCSU Literary Magazine
SKILLS
Computer: Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Prezi, Wordpress, Tumblr, Weebly, Facebook, Twitter,
iPhoto, and iMovie.
Personal: Leadership, Communication, Teamwork, Work Ethic, Creativity, and Organization