Grace Hopkins

Majoring in Security & Disaster Management, Minoring in Leadership, Marketing, Communication, General Business, And Digital Journalism
University of Alaska Fairbanks, Class of 2024
From Fairbanks, AK

Currently completing 1500 hours in Cosmetology at Wilkes Community College in North Carolina during the summer semesters while completing a Bachelor of Science in Homeland Security and Emergency Management at the University of Alaska Fairbanks. I am highly involved in my church in Fairbanks and volunteer weekly as an Awanas, Kid's Church, and Youth Group Leader. I have worked a Pita Pit, Fred Meyer, and American Eagle throughout college and the pandemic balancing two jobs and full-time college while earning near-perfect grades. I was recently inducted to the Beta Gamma Sigma Honor Society through the College of Business and Security Management. I have multiple minors in my interest areas, with marketing being my main passion in my university studies.

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Education

University of Alaska Fairbanks
Wilkes Community College
James T. Hutchison High School

Grace in the News

Grace Hopkins named to spring 2024 chancellor's list

Grace Hopkins of Fairbanks, AK, has been named to the spring 2024 chancellor's list at the University of Alaska Fairbanks. Students receiving a 3.9 grade point average or higher are placed on the ...

July, 17 2024 - Verified by University of Alaska Fairbanks

Grace Hopkins receives degree from University of Alaska Fairbanks

The University of Alaska Fairbanks honored the Class of 2024 during its 102nd commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 4, at the Carlson Center in Fairbanks. Grace Hopkins received the following deg...

May, 23 2024 - Verified by University of Alaska Fairbanks

Grace Hopkins named to fall 2023 chancellor's list

Grace Hopkins of Fairbanks, AK, has been named to the fall 2023 chancellor's list at the University of Alaska Fairbanks. Students receiving a 3.9 grade point average or higher are placed on the ch...

March, 08 2024 - Verified by University of Alaska Fairbanks

Grace Hopkins named to spring 2023 chancellor's list

Grace Hopkins of Fairbanks, AK has been named to the spring 2023 chancellor's list at the University of Alaska Fairbanks. Students receiving a 3.9 grade point average or higher are placed on the c...

June, 16 2023 - Verified by University of Alaska Fairbanks

Grace Hopkins named to fall 2022 deans' list

Grace Hopkins of Fairbanks, AK has been named to the fall 2022 deans' list at the University of Alaska Fairbanks. Students receiving a 3.9 grade point average or higher are placed on the chancello...

April, 11 2023 - Verified by University of Alaska Fairbanks

Grace Hopkins named to 2021-2022 honors list

The University of Alaska Fairbanks has announced the students named to the deans' and chancellor's lists for the fall 2021 and spring 2022 semesters. The lists recognize students' outstanding ac...

September, 21 2022 - Verified by University of Alaska Fairbanks

Achievements Added by Grace

Grace Hopkins was recognized for earning a spot on an honors list

I was inducted by President Pat Pitney into the Beta Gamma Sigma Honor's Society as part of the top 10% of students in the College of Business and Security Management in April 2022.

Spring 2022 - Added by Grace

Grace Hopkins was recognized for enrolling

Completing 1500 hours of cosmetology over a five-year period. Have currently completed 500 hours over two summers.

Summer 2021 - Summer 2022 - Added by Grace

Grace Hopkins was recognized for earning a spot on the President's list

Spring 2021 - Added by Grace

Grace Hopkins was recognized for earning a spot on the Dean's List

Fall 2020 - Spring 2022 - Added by Grace

Grace Hopkins was recognized for graduating

Earned the Top Tier of the Alaska Performance Scholarship, the John Kelly FNSBSD Scholarship, The Spirit of Youth (Alaska) Award and Scholarship, as well as the Mathematical Transformation Award; the CTE Steward Award; the Top Social Studies Student Award; National Honor Society Inductee and Active Member; American Legion Citizenship Award; Presidential Honor Award for Educational Achievement; and National History Day 1st Place in Alaska for 2019 and 2020 (in-depth historical research on Alaska Native Boarding Schools and Braille and Access for the Blind). Participated all four years in the Arts Audiovisual Cluster earning the Principal's Top Award for Photography and the Co-Anchor position in the school's daily news broadcast. Completed high school with 25 dual enrollment and tech prep college credits in digital journalism.

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Work Experience

Sales Associate and Cashier at Pretty N Pearls

Operate a high-end clothing, accessories, and formal wear boutique on a busy tourist small town main street

May 2022 - Present

Associate at Pita Pit

Open the store every weekday and help train new employees. Seamlessly operate the weekday lunch shift from 11am-4pm on Monday through Friday. Cross-trained on store closing as fill-in substitute employee on opposite scheduled shift. Fully certified in food service training for the state of Alaska.

August 2021 - Present

Bagger at Fred Meyer Stores Inc.

Bagger, customer service and assistance, restocking shelves

March 2020 - April 2021

Sales Associate and Cashier at American Eagle

Set floor, fully trained cashier including national awards program, operate changing rooms, provide store security, created social media marketing as needed

January 2020 - May 2022

Associate at Sears Holding Co

Hired to liquidate the Sears store for closing, handled large volumes of sales with high levels of customer service and satisfaction.

November 2018 - February 2019

Curriculum Vitae

Resume