Thomas Opatz 502 Boulder Drive, Complex 545 Apt. 203, Duluth, Minnesota, 55811 763.744.8292 thomas.opatz@aol.com
EducationSaint Cloud State University – St. Cloud, Minnesota
Communication Studies- Emphasis in Performance and Rhetoric communication, Fall 2008-Spring 2011
Cambridge Isanti High School – Cambridge, Minnesota
Diploma, June 2008
Professional Experience
| Job Site | Responsibilities | |
| Menards | Hardware Sales Associatel Responsible for meeting daily sales goals, acquiring knowledge base on all hardware merchandise, walking guests through sales. Service Hero Award Winner. | June 2011-Present |
| Saint Cloud State University, Academic Learning Center | Communication Tutorl Provide students with training in a number of Communication classes, including: Speech Communication, Public Speaking, Performance of Literature, and Intro to Communication Studies. | Aug 2010-May 2011 |
| Cedar Creek Vineyard | Vine Caretakerl Tend to vines, collect produce. | May 2010-Aug 2010 |
| Gibbons Game Farm | Personal Care Assistant (for owner) l Jan 2007-Aug 2008, Organize pills, control daily plans, manage and prepare food. | Aug 2005-Aug 2008 |
| | Farmhandl Aug 2005-Dec 2006, Care for animals, landscaping, operate farming machinery. | |
Activities
¨ SCSU Forensics (Speech and Debate), Member l Fall 2008-Spring 2011, President l Fall 2009-Spring 2011, Secretary l Fall 2008-Spring 2009
¨ SCSU Pi Kappa Delta, Honorary Fraternity Member l Fall 2008-Spring 2011
¨ St. Cloud State University Communication Studies Advisory Council l Fall 2009-Spring 2011, Student Representative. A board of faculty and St. Cloud business community members; designed to shape the Communication Studies Department to be more marketable to companies post graduation.
Personal Profile
¨ 3rd place finalist at the 2010 Pi Kappa Delta National Speech and Debate Tournament.
¨ Appointed Student Representative for all Communication Studies majors on the Advisory Council.
¨ Driven to pursue employment that asks me to present my ideas and encourages growth in my communication tactics in challenging situations.
