B.A. in Communication: Electronic Media (IP) Minor: Expressive Arts | Certificates: Digital Communication, Video Production, Audio, Film Studies | University of Wisconsin–Whitewater | Expected Graduation: Dec 2026

Rori Nikole

B.A. in Communication: Electronic Media (IP) Minor: Expressive Arts | Certificates: Digital Communication, Video Production, Audio, Film Studies | University of Wisconsin–Whitewater | Expected Graduation: Dec 2026

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B.A. in Communication: Electronic Media (IP) Minor: Expressive Arts | Certificates: Digital Communication, Video Production, Audio, Film Studies | University of Wisconsin–Whitewater | Expected Graduation: Dec 2026

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Assistant Filmmaker at KMK Films
January 1, 2026 - Present
Write and storyboard 30-45 minute short film; assist supervisor with freelance duties; report to professor supervisor to confirm interim responsibilities; camera operation, boom mic operation; attend business calls regarding scheduling.
Content Creator at Freelance
April 1, 2016 - Present
Script, produce, and edit short-form content for YouTube; script, produce, and edit short-form content for films; script, produce, and edit long-form content for podcast 'Rori’s Room' (est. Nov 2025).
Student Social Media & Marketing Outreach Supervisor at UW-Whitewater Housing (UWW-TV)
October 1, 2023 - May 1, 2025
Manage digital footprint and display of the company; keep website & platforms up-to-date with announcements, news, and shows; direct student engagement on social media; organize online archives; arrange staff-wide events & decorate office spaces for holidays.
Seasonal Summer Day Camp Counselor at YMCA, Marshfield
May 1, 2023 - August 1, 2023
Assist 10-12 year olds in outdoor activities; navigate meals and behavior; engage in sports, crafts, and challenges amid st the YMCA; supervise children on walks to parks; problem-solving disagreements among children.
Customer Service Representative at Kohl’s
October 1, 2020 - April 1, 2022
Ensure customers had a good shopping experience; honor their intentions and ensure satisfaction of sale; check items out, manage store and Amazon returns; organize and reshelve returned items; unload truck freight and ensure it reaches the sales floor; price match, online orders, etc.
Social Media Manager at Volunteer Board Game Club, University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
September 1, 2024 - May 1, 2025
Collect media to showcase the club’s content on social media; engage with students and staff of the university at involvement fairs.
Landscape Worker at Freelance
August 1, 2025 - September 1, 2025
Freelance landscaping: assisted an elderly resident with recovering their overgrown yard; pulled weeds and disposed of debris.
Content Creator at Freelance (Remote)
April 1, 2016 - Present
Script, produce, and edit short-form content for YouTube; script, produce, and edit film content, including RoRi’s Room podcast series (est. November 2025).
Student Social Media & Marketing Outreach Supervisor at University Housing, University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
October 1, 2023 - May 1, 2025
Manage digital footprint and display of company; keep website and platforms up-to-date with announcements, news, and shows; direct student engagement on social media; organize online archives; arrange staff-wide events and decorate office spaces for holidays.
Seasonal Summer Day Camp Counselor at YMCA, Marshfield, Wisconsin
May 1, 2023 - August 1, 2023
Assist 10-12 year olds in outdoor activities; manage meals and behavior; engage in physical sport, craft, and challenges amid the YMCA; supervise children on walks to parks.
Assistant Filmmaker (Intern) at KMK FILMS
January 1, 2026 - Present
Write & storyboard 30-45 minute short film; Assist supervisor with regular freelance duties; Report to professor supervisor to confirm intern responsibilities; Camera operation, boom mic operation; Attend business calls with supervisor regarding scheduling
Customer Service Representative at Kohl’s, Marshfield, Wisconsin
October 1, 2020 - April 1, 2022
Ensure customers had a good shopping experience; honored their intentions and ensured satisfaction of sale; checked customers’ items out, managed store and Amazon returns; organized and reshelved returned items; unloaded truck freight and ensured it reached sales floor; price match, online orders, etc.
Landscaper at Freelance, Whitewater, Wisconsin
August 1, 2025 - September 1, 2025
Assisted an elderly resident with recovering their overgrown yard; pulled weeds and disposed of debris.
Student Social Media & Marketing Outreach Supervisor at UWW-TV / University Housing / University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
October 1, 2023 - May 1, 2025
Manage digital footprint & display of company; Keeping website & platforms up-to-date with announcements, news, and shows; Direct student engagement on social media; Organize online archives; Arrange staff-wide events & decorate office spaces for holidays
Summer Day Camp Counselor at YMCA
May 1, 2023 - August 1, 2023
Assist 10-12 year olds in outdoor activities; Navigate children’s meal-times and behaviors; Engage in physical sport, craft, and challenges amidst the YMCA; Supervise children on walks to parks; Problem-solving disagreements between children
Customer Service Representative at Kohl's
October 1, 2020 - April 1, 2022
Ensure customers had a good shopping experience; Honored their intentions and ensured satisfaction of sale; Checked customers’ items out, managed store and Amazon returns; Organized and reshelved returned items; Unloaded truck freight and ensured it reached sales floor; Price match, online orders, etc.
Social Media Manager (Volunteer) at Board Game Club, University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
September 1, 2024 - May 1, 2025
Collect media to showcase the club’s content on social media; Engage with students and staff of the university at the involvement fairs
Landscaper at Whitewater (Freelance)
August 1, 2025 - September 1, 2025
Freelance landscaping for an elderly resident; Assisted with yard cleanup, weed removal, and debris disposal

Education

Bachelor’s Degree at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
September 1, 2022 - January 29, 2026
High School Diploma at Chippewa Falls Senior High School
September 1, 2018 - June 1, 2020
Bachelor's Degree at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
September 1, 2022 - December 1, 2026
Bachelor’s Degree at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
September 1, 2022 - January 29, 2026
High School Diploma at Chippewa Falls Senior High School
September 1, 2018 - June 1, 2020

Qualifications

Promise Endowment Scholarship
July 1, 2025 - January 29, 2026
Wisconsin-Broadcaster’s Association - 3rd Place Website
February 1, 2025 - January 29, 2026
Dean's List - Fall 2023
September 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Dean's List - Spring 2024
January 1, 2024 - May 31, 2024
Dean's List - Spring 2025
January 1, 2025 - May 31, 2025
Promise Endowment Scholarship (UW-Whitewater)
September 1, 2025 - January 29, 2026
Wisconsin Broadcaster’s Association - 3rd Place Website
February 1, 2025 - January 29, 2026
Dean’s List - UW-Whitewater (Fall 2023)
September 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Dean’s List - UW-Whitewater (Spring 2024)
January 1, 2024 - May 31, 2024
Dean’s List - UW-Whitewater (Spring 2025)
January 1, 2025 - May 31, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Retail