Aarika Wittenburg

312 Lobeck Street, Readlyn, IA 50668

(319) 269-5091

aarika.wittenburg@gmail.com

PROFILE

Display a strong work ethic in both the classroom and on the court as a college volleyball player.
Known as punctual, dependable individual; frequently sought out for group projects.
Strong communicator both oral and written.
Determined leader with organization and time management skills needed to set priorities and meet long term
goals.

EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science: Business Management
Northwest Missouri State University | Maryville, MO
Devote 20-60 hours per week to volleyball while
also balancing a full academic schedule.
Financing education with academic and athletic
scholarship (volleyball).

May 2016
Overall GPA 3.31/4.0
On track to graduate with honors earning a
degree in four years.
Earned Academic All-Conference (2013-2014).
Received the Fitness Award in the 2013 season.

WORK EXPERIENCE
Management & Sales Internship | Waterloo, Iowa
Summer 2015
Buckle
Managed a product within the store- set sales goals, educated team members, and tracked results using
Performance Tracker.
Educated and performed sales presentations to other teammates to further knowledge on my project product.
Merchandised a section of the store to push product during the fourth of July.
Participated in weekly conference calls with fellow interns communicating new ideas and our future education
plans and results.
Traveled to Iowa City for an internship retreat to enhance our knowledge of buckle product, merchandising,
marketing, and benefits of Buckle.
Referee | Maryville, MO
Springs 2013- Present
Northwest Missouri State University Recreation Center & Maryville Community Center
Supervised play and sportsmanship of players, coaches, and fans to insure fun, fair, and safe games in
university sports leagues.
Maintained professional distance with players and fans keeping a positive atmosphere at both the Community
Center and the Recreation Center.
Selected to officiate championship matches because of ability to demonstrate a calm, confident demeanor.
Demonstrated calls and advice to the new trainees at the Recreation Center.
Enhancing ability to negotiate with other officials, teams, and coaches.
Volleyball Camp Instructor | Fairbank, IA & Maryville, MO
Summers 2008- Present
Northwest Missouri State University & Wapsie Valley High School
Taught grade school and high school campers basic skills and mechanics, team building skills, the importance
of demonstrating a positive attitude and displaying good sportsmanship.
Delivered constructive feedback and positive encouragement to young campers.
Trained and demonstrated correct movements and expertise in front of large groups of spectators.

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

Coached youth volleyball camps during

summers and school years.
Supervised play area at the Bearcat Zone
before football games.
Served breakfast to Veterans at Hy-Vee.

Staffed concession stands at Northwest

baseball games.
Participated in activities at Arrowhead stadium
for Step Up for Down Syndrome.

Cheered for athletes at the Special Olympic

Basketball games as a volunteer Fan in the
Stands.