Christopher Kokoski

Experience

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  MISSION BBQ

  Oct 2020 - May 2024

  Manager

  I formally held a role as an Hourly Manager at my local Mission BBQ. This Chain spans over 115 stores with thousands of employees. At my location, I served as a member of the leadership team as well as encompassing all first-hand roles. I have also served as a Great Service Representative, Dining Room Leader, as well as a Subject Matter Expert for the company. As a Subject Matter Expert, I was chosen to speak on behalf of my teammates on ways the company could improve its practices and training. This group meet bi monthly with executive leaders of Mission BBQ in order to devise new strategies. Show less

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  Coastal Carolina University

  Oct 2022 - now

  In fall of 2022 I was nominated to apply for the position of Peer Leader at Coastal Carolina University. A strong interview process is used to determine which individuals will best serve in this position. Peer Leaders must represent leadership, communication skill, as well as a passion to help other individuals through various events. Each peer leader is assigned a group of 20-30 incoming freshmen and is responsible for helping them make their transition to college. Peer leaders are required to meet with their students individually 3 times per semester as check in’s to see how the student is adapting to college. Show less As a Presidential Ambassador at Coastal Carolina University, I have the honor of representing the student body and building connections within our university community. In this role, I work closely with alumni, donors, prospective students, and campus leadership to support key events and initiatives that highlight the impact of CCU. Through the Presidential Ambassador program, I was able to serve on the planning committee for the university's inaugural Teal & Tech experience. This event was a culmination of all university departments, welcoming over 350 Myrtle Beach students to both the Coastal Carolina and HGTC campuses. Show less I currently serve as a Teal Trailblazer (Campus Tour Guide) for Coastal Carolina Univeristy. In this role we act as the first impression for the University for incoming and prospective students. Campus Tour Guides are required to have strong communication skills as well as a wealth of knowledge about the University. We also participate and run operations such as Open Houses and Accepted Student Days that regularly draw thousands of individuals to campus. During my first season as a Teal Trailblazer I was commended with the Rookie of The Year Award. Show less

  • Student Peer Leader

    May 2023 - now

  • Presidential Ambassador

    May 2023 - now

  • Campus Tour Guide

    Oct 2022 - now
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  Wyndham Destinations

  May 2024 - Aug 2024

  Professional Sales Intern

  I was selected to be one of three interns to work alongside full-time representatives at the Wyndham Destinations Myrtle Beach Frontline Preview Center. Within this role, we are tasked with guiding prospective families through a two-hour vacation ownership presentation and designing a package custom-tailored to their families' needs. This summer I was able to generate $257,530 in total volume, maintaining a VPG (Volume Per Guest) of $3,900. This total volume placed me within the Top 10 representatives on-site for the month of June. Show less