Susie Kaznowitz

30 Shady Oaks Dr., Covington, LA. 70433 | (985)807-7447 | susan.kaznowitz@selu.edu

Career Objective
A career opportunity utilizing my communication and organizational skills to promote company growth and improvement while continuing
to develop professionally as an employee.
Education
MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION | SOUTHEASTERN LOUSIISANA UNIVERSITY, HAMMOND, LA
Graduation Date: December 2014
Major GPA: 3.8
Major Coursework Included: Online and Social Media Marketing, Organizational and Behavioral Management, Accounting, Finance, and
Economics coursework

BACHELOR OF ARTS, COMMUNICATION, CONCENTRATION IN ORGANIZATION COMMUNICATION, MINOR IN
SPANISH | SOUTHEASTERN LOUSIISANA UNIVERSITY, HAMMOND, LA
Graduation Date: Summer 2009
Presidents List: spring 2005, 2007, 2008, fall 2008
Major GPA: 3.5/4.0
Major Coursework Included: Principles of Marketing, Various Public Relations coursework, Event Planning. Accounting, Business and
Professional Speaking , Interviewing Principles, Organizational Communication
Experience
BARTENDER | TIMES GRILL RESTAURANT, MANADEVILLE, LA | NOVEMBER 2001-PRESENT
Create, make and serve drinks for both bar guests as well as guests in the dining area of the restaurant. Create and maintain an ongoing
relationship with customers and employees
DEVELOPMENT AND VOLUNTEER MANAGER | ST. TAMMANY HUMANE SOCIETY, COVINGTON, LA| JANUARY 2010-FEBRUARY 2012
Connection between goals of the Board of Directors and Executive Director. Management of day-to-day activities to achieve goals. Serve as
public figure for organization on TV appearances, radio shows, and public speeches/conferences. Organize and execute all fundraising
aspects of organization. Create and maintain all online communication outlets for organization including both website and social media
sites. Create and maintain all print materials such as brochures, newsletters as well as promotional tools including newspaper and
magazine articles, flyers, posters, etc. Manage and delegate all volunteer responsibilities ranging from initial orientation, day-to-day
activities to event support
KEY EMPLOYEE | TIMES GRILL RESTAURANT, MANDEVILLE, LA | AUGUST 2009-JANUARY 2010
Supervise/manage shifts. Interview potential employees. Maintain and ongoing relationship between business and its customers.
Communicate to customers and employees. Adjust to work environment changes. Execute effective problem-solving and time-
management skills. Network with local business in the community to promote restaurant by marketing various specials
Skills Summary
Basic fluency in Spanish. Effective oral, written, and interpersonal communication. Strong commitment, vision and leadership. Public
speaking abilities developed through academic and professional environments. Exceptional organizational skills. Microsoft Office Suite
proficient. Web 2.0 tools.
Awards/Honors
Member of Lambda Pi Eta Communication Honor Society and National Society of Collegiate Scholars. Awarded top paper for senior thesis:
86ed: The Relationship Between Management Communication Style and Restaurant Job Satisfaction. Awarded Scholarship to Study
Abroad in Spain, summer 2009