Rachel Nicole Honecker

rachel.honecker.13@cnu.edu
757-816-9633 (c)

Education
Christopher Newport University, Newport News, VA
May
2017, 3.51 GPA
o Presidents Leadership and Honors Program
o Degree Pursuing: Bachelor of Science, Business Administration Marketing
o Minor in Spanish and Leadership Studies
Hickory High School, Chesapeake, VA
June 2013,
4.64 GPA

Leadership
Panel Member, Student Honor Council (2014 present)
o Upheld the Honor Code at Christopher Newport University by organizing events to
raise awareness of the Honor Code
o Ensured fair and equitable treatment for all students and determined responsibility
and sanctions
Ritual Chairman, Alpha Sigma Alpha Sorority (2014 present)
o Held the position responsible for conducting all ceremonies vital to sorority
strength and tradition
o Organized sorority events by coordinating logistics including venues, speakers, and
agendas
Recruiter, Presidents Leadership Program (2014 present)
o Interviewed prospective students for the leadership program and promoted
Christopher Newport University
o Made recommendations to the selection committees after assessing the
candidates leadership potential and fit with Christopher Newport Universitys ethos

Service
Relay for Life (2013 present)
o Collaborated with other students to plan a major fundraising event resulting in
$40,000 of donations
o Developed marketing strategies, slogans, and products to encourage event
participation
Special Olympics (2014 present)
o Motivated and supported athletes during sporting events
Cross-Cultural Leadership Seminar, Ecuador (Summer 2014)
o Participated in service projects and fostered global knowledge by experiencing a
different culture
o Tutored students in Spanish and engaged with local university students in Ecuador
to understand customs and traditions
o Discussed important topics in leadership through multiple cultural lenses

Work Experience
The Limited, Chesapeake, VA
Sales Associate (Summer 2015)
o Guaranteed an exceptional shopping experience by assisting in apparel and
accessory choices compatible with client expectations
o Prepared appealing displays to entice purchase of additional merchandise
The Mariners Museum, Newport News, VA
Marketing Intern (Fall 2013
present)
o Developed a message and products promoting the museum to different audiences
at multiple venues
o Operated the marketing booth during festivals and assisted at special events

State Farm Insurance, Chesapeake, VA

Customer Service Representative
(Summer 2014)
o Provided quality customer service to clients and administrative support to the State
Farm agent
o Facilitated collection of delinquent accounts and ensured payments were processed
o Marketed and sold auto loans to current clients, reducing their out-of-pocket
expenses
o Created and executed a strategy to expand the agents social media presence and
ensure customer base growth