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Nicole L. W. has a diverse work experience spanning various industries.

Nicole L. started their career in 2008 as an Assistant Manager at Anthropologie, where they worked until 2011. Nicole L. then joined True Religion Brand Jeans as an Assistant Store Manager from 2011 to 2012.

In 2013, Nicole had two paralegal roles as an intern at Goldberg Kohn Ltd. and as an extern at the US EPA, both for a brief period.

Later in 2013, they transitioned to the field of Human Resources, starting as a Human Resources Assistant at Neal, Gerber & Eisenberg LLP. In this role, they managed administrative duties such as updating employee records, handling invoices, and handling HR reporting and unemployment claims. Nicole then became a Human Resources Coordinator at the same company from 2014 to 2016. Their responsibilities expanded to include recruiting, training, employee relations, and performance management.

From 2016 to 2018, they worked at Yello.co as a Human Resources Coordinator. Their roles included managing employee benefits, coordinating onboarding processes, assisting with compensation projects, and creating company policies. Nicole then became a People Operations Generalist from 2018 to 2019, where they managed benefit plans, leave of absence processes, 401(k) administration, employee relations, and served as a resource for managers.

Nicole's most recent role is with Duolingo, where they joined in 2020. Nicole L. started as a Total Rewards Specialist until 2021 and then became a Benefits Administrator until 2022. Currently, they hold the position of Senior Benefits Manager at the company.

Nicole L. W. has a diverse education history. In 2002, they attended Edinburgh College of Art, where they pursued a Bachelor's of Fine Arts degree in Costume Design. Nicole L. successfully completed their degree in 2005.

In 2012, Nicole embarked on a new educational journey and enrolled at Loyola University Chicago. For the duration of one year, they completed a Paralegal Certificate program, specializing in Paralegal Studies.

In addition to their academic qualifications, Nicole has obtained professional certifications to enhance their expertise. In January 2016, they became a Certified Professional in Human Resources (PHR) through the Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI). Furthermore, they are currently working towards obtaining the Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) certification through WorldatWork, with 20% of the program already completed.