My time at FGCU was short-lived but not forgotten. Most of my classes I took from FGCU were online-asynchronous. It was during this period of COVID-19 that I took a liking to the remote working style experience. While enrolled at FGCU, I completed courses such as Physics, Intro to Sociology, and American National Government.

I began my education at my hometown community college, where I completed various general education requirements, including creative writing, Oral Communication, and English.

I moved to Brunei Darussalam to get an immersive cultural experience during my senior year of high school. While I attended Jerudong International School, I studied Fine Art, Drama, and Psychology under the UK academic system. Here, I made lifelong friendships and had my mind opened up to an incredible form of education and learning. This decision enhanced my cultural and international understanding and it was a large stepping stone that made me who I am today.

Entrepreneur, Marketing Communication student, Artist and Advocate for Sustainability. 

In the Spring of 2025, I took a business communication course at UNCW, where I learned a valuable lesson about skills and revealing our assets. I learned that the truth of yourself lies in the consistency of the adjectives that different people use to describe you. For me, my adjectives have always been in the realm of creative, kind, and reliable. I have always been hard on myself when it comes to doing things right and doing things well. You could say I like to follow the "rules"; however, if a time comes when I want to expand a thought, I like to know that I am allowed to speak and go beyond the boundaries of the box. That's where my creativity comes in... Ever since I was little, my passion for creative thinking and innovation has taken me over. I love brainstorming and conceptualizing ideas for an art project, a business, a brand image or identity. THIS is where I truly thrive and love to be. 

-Advocate for Ocean conservation, spreading
awareness on the importance of ocean
preservation and restoration methods through word of mouth and social media presence. Gained a following using promoted and organic Social Media posts to back my purpose. 
-Cleared coral reefs in Hawaiʼi from fishing-line
pollution through freediving
-Hosted Beach Cleanups with 40+ participants and cleared the beach of 80% of its debris. 
-Created a Raﬄe that helped to raise $300 in
funds for the Coral Reef Restoration
Foundation.
-Collaborated with local organizations and Freediving
instructors to help further spread education
and awareness through various channels
Visit @oshana.life on instagram to see more

NGO Founder of Oshana life

As a manager at surf city surf shop, I led daily operations focusing on team leadership, customer experience, visual merchandising, and security awareness. I designed seasonal displays, maintained inventory accuracy, and prioritized a smooth, surf-inspired experience. My goal here was to grow as a leader and learn how to effectively direct a team.

Retail Manager

Learned strategies for growth marketing by engaging in daily challenges to help bring new users into the Flaire community.

Growth Intern

On the side of my professional responsibilities, I conceptualize, plan and execute these projects to fulfill my creative aspirations and do something that makes me and others happy. This is simply my way of giving, it’s not about monetizing my art.

Freelance Muralist

I started gaining interest in photography from traveling with my parents. I began working on various jobs for my father who is a graphic designer which is where my freelancing began. I have since done various projects for innovation fairs, graduations, business headshots, architecture projects, weddings, maternity shoots.. etc.

Freelance Photography

At Muse boutique, I got to be apart of the startup process for this stores opening where I helped curate posts and gain customer engagement. my responsibilities included visual merchandising, social media management and running the store on my own for some time.

Assistant Manager

Worked at a very busy cafe in Vero Beach where I gained good experience for working hard and doing things well no matter what your position may be. Helped in occasional food prep but mostly was in charge of restocking the kitchen and cleaning.

Dishwasher

At La Tabla I worked together with two other women running a small kitchen where I made juices, smoothies and ran the dishes for a few months before I moved out of town.

Dishwasher and Juicer

Aimed to create an online presence through Meta for a small CPG sunscreen company. I wrote and scheduled posts, shot product photography, made videos and designed digital posters all utilizing the Adobe Suite: Illustrator, Premiere Pro, and Photoshop.

Social Media Content Creator

Here I was responsible for fulfilling customer’s needs while maintaining my own responsibilities as an employee where needed, specifically specializing in board sales and surf related suggestions/support.

Sales Floor Team Member

My first job was as a dishwasher at a vegan bar where I cleaned kombucha kegs, glasses and bowls. Here I worked my way up to doing various other tasks along with dishes, such as taking customers orders, making salads and smoothies, and prepping ingredients for other staff members.

Find out detailed information about Vienna Kriekard, Entrepreneur, Marketing Communication student, Artist and Advocate for Sustainability.  in Wilmington, NC

Vienna Kriekard: Entrepreneur, Marketing Communication student, Artist and Advocate for Sustainability. in Wilmington, NC

Vienna Kriekard

University of North Carolina Wilmington

Florida Gulf Coast University

Seminole State College of Florida

Jerudong International School

Lake Howell High School

University of North Carolina Wilmington