Nikki Cook

715 E. Country Side Ave Ellensburg, WA 98926 (360) 713-7900

Objective To utilize my education and experience in sociology, communication, and social justice to join the non-profit community in providing assistance, resources, and voice to underrepresented groups and people in need. Columbia River High School International Baccalaureate Certificate Recipient Graduation: 2009 GPA: 3.6 Central Washington University Intended Sociology and Communication Major Expected Graduation: 2014 GPA: 3.0 Committed Team player Self-motivated Goal-oriented Vancouver, WA

Education

Ellensburg, WA

Personal Qualities

Positive attitude Responsible

Skills

CPR and First Aid Certified: May 2011 Spanish: 6 years (minor) Student Programmer 2012 - 2014 Center for Diversity and Social Justice Ellensburg, WA Created, organized, and implemented student programming on University campuses focusing on Queer Theory, Racial Justice, and Gender Equality. Work Crew Supervisor Summer 2012 Kittitas County Juvenile Court Services Ellensburg, WA Supervised youth with fulfilling their court-ordered community restitution work. Responsible for organizing work crew sites, scheduling and transporting youth. Nanny Summer 2011 Martsi and Trevor Stuart Seattle, WA Full time care of four-month-old infant. Provided meals, activities and naps to fulfill all physical and emotional needs. Light housekeeping and daily chores. Nanny Summer 2010 Nicole and Pete Dwitz Ridgefield, WA Full time care of two children ages 5 and 9. Provided meals and activities along with horseback riding lessons and daily tutoring in math, reading, and writing. Teachers Assistant/Aftercare Teacher 2006 - 2010 The Gardner School Vancouver, WA Assisted teacher with lesson plans. Utilized appropriate guidance and discipline techniques. Responsible for multiple children from preschool through elementary.

Experience

Activities

CWU EQuAl 2010-2011 Program Coordinator 2011-2013 President of Organization

2009 - 2013 Ellensburg, WA

CWU Equestrian Team 2009 2013 2011-2012 Club Vice President Ellensburg, WA 2010-2012 Western Team Captain 2011 Regional Qualifier, West Texas A&M Semi-Final Qualifier CWU Students for the Dream LLC 2009 - 2011 2010-2012 Student Mentor and Community Programmer Ellensburg, WA La Center Lucky Rider 4-H Club 1999 - 2010 Participate in meetings, fundraisers, horse shows, and county and state fairs. 2006-2010 Club President 2008-2010 Washington State Board Teen Representative 2008-2010 Mentoring Committee member 2008-2010 Washington State Equine Advisory Board Teen Member CRHS Basketball 2005-06 GSH League 1st place Played Varsity for entire high school career. 2005 - 2009 Vancouver, WA

Hobbies

Horseback riding and training, basketball.

References Available Upon Request