Nicole Smith

Nicole Smith's work experience begins with their current position as a Funeral Director at Earth, where they are involved in the development and implementation of an environmentally-friendly burial alternative. Prior to this, they worked as a Perkologist at Pacific Perks.

Nicole also has experience in the non-profit sector, serving as a Board Member at Buzzy's Bees, where they led the development of the Resources program as the Give Grief a Voice committee chair. Nicole also worked as a Location Manager at Foundation Partners Group.

Before their current roles, Nicole worked at Service Corporation International as a Funeral Director and Funeral Services Assistant. Nicole also gained experience as a Learning Coach at Connections Academy, assisting a student with various subjects.

Nicole's previous experience includes roles as a Crisis Services Coordinator at Americans Overseas Domestic Violence Crisis Center and a Safe Harbor Youth Advocate and Women's Advocate at Safe Haven Shelter and Resource Center. Nicole also worked as a Sales Associate at Spencer Gifts.

Additionally, they gained valuable experience as an Intern at Duluth City Council, where they conducted research and collected data on various projects.

Overall, Nicole Smith has a diverse range of experience in funeral services, non-profit organizations, education, and retail.

Nicole Smith completed their Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Urban and Regional Studies at the University of Minnesota Duluth from 2009 to 2013. In terms of additional certifications, they obtained their Funeral Service Practitioner certification from the Oregon Mortuary and Cemetery Board in July 2018. Nicole also received a certification as a Funeral Service Practitioner from the Washington Funeral and Cemetery Board in May 2022. In 2016, Nicole completed Non-Violence Communication Training, although the institution where they obtained this training is unspecified. Nicole obtained Fox Valley Sex Trafficking Training from Fox Valley Technical College in September 2014. Additionally, they received Rachel Lloyd Sex Trafficking Training from PAVSA in April 2014, and completed Sexual Assault Advocacy Training, also from PAVSA, in February 2013.