My name is Paul Nitsche, but my friends call me PJ. I am currently a student at the University of Iowa majoring in Business Analytics and Information Systems. I was born and raised by my mother and father on the South side of Chicago, Illinois along with three sisters, one older and two younger, and two dogs. I look forward to applying all that I've learned throughout my education to the important work done in the industry. I am eager to work alongside fellow professionals, and I am always open to new opportunities that can further my understanding of a topic.

Skills

• Communication
• Teamwork
• Creativity
• Leadership
• Problem Solving
• Database Management
Python
SQL
Tableau

Experience

• Intern

  Cedar Rapids Opera Company

  Cedar Rapids, Iowa

  ▪ Organized and streamlined donor database to improve tracking and management of contributions

  ▪ Implemented strategies to reduce email deliverability issues, preventing messages from being marked as spam

  ▪ Updated website layout and content to attract a broader audience

  ▪ Integrated quick pay platforms with donor database to facilitate seamless donations

  ▪ Set up automated email notifications for donations and newsletter subscriptions

• House Painter

  Kraven Expert Painting and Wall Hanging

  Chicago, IL

  ▪ Prepare surfaces for painting, including sanding, patching, and priming
  

  ▪ Apply paint, varnish, and other finishes to walls, ceilings, and other surfaces
  

  ▪ Use a variety of tools and equipment, such as brushes, rollers, and spray guns and ensure all safety protocols are followed
  

  ▪ Work with other tradespeople to ensure a successful project; train new painters through effective communication and learned technical skills
  

• Cook

  Fox's Restaurant & Pub

  Chicago, IL

  ▪ Set up workstations with all needed ingredients and cooking equipment
  

  ▪ Prepared ingredients to use in cooking (chopping vegetables, cutting meat, etc.)
  

  ▪ Cooked food in various utensils or grillers and check food while cooking to stir or turn
  

  ▪ Ensured great presentation before dressing dishes before they are served
  

  ▪ Kept a sanitized and orderly environment in the kitchen
  

• Barback

  Open Outcry

  Chicago, IL

  ▪ Prepare garnishes, refill ice wells, change beer kegs and restock napkins and straws
  

  ▪ Kept the bar stocked with liquor, syrups, glasses, napkins and all other necessary items before and during service hours
  

  ▪ Coordinated with managers, kitchen staff, and security personnel to ensure efficient service
  

  ▪ Handled emergency situations such as cleaning up broken glass and clearing clogged drains
  

  ▪ Promptly addressed any customer service issues and referred to management when necessary