Jason Hiles

Rexburg, ID jasonhiles88@gmail.com 775.385.3842

Education
Bachelor of Science in Communication Anticipated Graduation: July 2017
Brigham Young University-Idaho Rexburg, ID
Emphasis in Organizational Communication and Advocacy; Public Relations
Relevant Coursework: Interpersonal Theory & Practice, Conflict Management, Persuasion, Organizational Principles,
Group Dynamics, Professional Presentations, PR Principles and Practices, PR Writing and Production
Experience
Student Director of Gateway Seminars September 2016 Present
Brigham Young University-Idaho Rexburg, ID
Directed seminars by hiring and training 14 facilitators for the benefit of helping students learn how to take control of their
own learning
Created weekly schedules by maximizing the needs of the facilitators and placing them where they were needed
Oversaw the process of how the seminars went by attending 10 weekly seminars and giving feedback to the facilitators
Career Preparation Mentor April 2016 - Present
Brigham Young University-Idaho Rexburg, ID
Mentored 20+ students a week by teaching rsum and interview skills preparing them for the work environment
Coached students in a one on one setting by tailoring the sessions to the specific needs of the student
Instilled the importance of confidence by teaching techniques to better prepare students for professional settings
Human Resource Intern August 2016 September 2016
HAS Inc. Ammon, ID
Modified the employee excel staff list by creating a formula to make it easier to organize and navigate
Brought all employee files up to date in preparation ready for upcoming audit
Maintenance Team Member April 2015 - October 2015
Brigham Young University-Idaho Maintenance Department Rexburg, ID
Completed tasks quickly to be available to help co-workers with their responsibilities and make the deadlines for projects
Ensured a healthy team environment through communication and adaptability which allowed everyone to cooperate
Tire and Lube Tech June 2014 - September 2014
Les Schwab Tires Elko, NV
Treated customers vehicles with the utmost care and attention to prevent complaints and maintain customer satisfaction
Addressed the customers needs by thoroughly making sure their vehicles left the facility better than they came in
Learned creative problem solving methods for repairing vehicles and maintaining exemplary customer relations
Receiver April 2012 - December 2013
Cal Ranch Stores Elko, NV
Devised ways to be more efficient in organizing merchandise by changing the stores unloading and distributing
procedures, which resulted in achieving #1 ranking among all stores in receiving
Lab Aid February 2010 - April 2012 (Seasonal)
Great Basin College Elko, NV
Managed 72 computers by making sure equipment and resources were being used responsibly
Developed good communication skills by accommodating to each students needs and by explaining to them how to fix
their problem
Volunteer Experience
Full-time Volunteer Representative January 2008 - January 2010
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Kennewick, WA
Prepared and taught weekly lessons in meetings which helped fellow volunteers improve their skills and be able to reach
their weekly goals
Attained an attitude of being punctual and prepared for each meeting we had to demonstrate professionalism and show
respect to the people we taught