Summary
Nicole Ruiz is a dedicated higher-education professional and experienced service industry leader combining a decade of front-line hospitality experience with graduate-level training in English literature. Currently pursuing an MA focused on Feminist Speculative Fiction, she brings a research-driven eye to gender and narrative, with a thesis on Margaret Atwood and Katharine Burdekin. As a former UW Oshkosh Graduate Assistant at the Writing Center, Nicole has mentored students across disciplines, honing clear communication and editorial instincts that translate well to teaching and academic support roles. Her long tenure in fast-paced restaurants and management at IHOP demonstrates strong multitasking, customer relationship-building, and priority-setting under pressure. Based in Appleton, Wisconsin, she is committed to lifelong learning and intends to continue building a career at the intersection of literature, pedagogy, and student mentoring.
10 years of coding experience
8 years of employment as a software developer
Master of Arts - MA, English Language and Literature, General, Master of Arts - MA, English Language and Literature, General at University of Wisconsin Oshkosh
Associate's degree, General Studies, Associate's degree, General Studies at University of Wisconsin-Fox Valley