Alexis Tawater-Tiedemann

www.alexistiedemann.com alexistiedemann@gmail.com 770-880-6787 8115 Majors Glen Ct. Cumming, GA 30041

EDUCATION
The University of Georgia, Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication
Bachelor of Arts in Journalism, Magazines
Certificate: Music Business Cumulative GPA: 3.45/3.7
Relevant Coursework:
Magazine Writing
Fundamentals of the Music Business
News Writing and Reporting
Emerging Issues in the Music Business
Communication Law
History and Analysis of Rock Music

August 2011-May 2015

Accounting
Rich Media Production
Critical Writing

INTERNSHIPS
Brown Cat Management Athens, GA
Management Intern
Coordinated and scheduled all street team activities for Widespread Panic, a performing act
Used Photoshop to create Advertisement and Facebook cover photographs for tours
Designed and scheduled Facebook and Twitter posts for the band, including targeted posts
Assisted back stage at various tour stops
Assisted at band merchandise office, organizing orders and preparing them for shipment

April 2014- January 2015

AthFest Music and Arts Festival Athens, GA

March 2014- June 2014
Booking Coordinator and Selection Committee
Went through all physical and electronic band submissions and selected the lineup
Acted as a liaison between the festival and the performing artists, staying in constant contact
Was a part of the artist welcoming committee, giving artists their packets and briefing them regarding the event
Vinyl Magazine Athens, GA
Writer
Listened to and reviewed new music
Interviewed and wrote articles on musicians and bands
Acted as a representative of the magazine at music events and venues
Caledonia Lounge Athens, GA
Booking Agent
Scheduled and confirmed acts to perform at the venue
Communicated with potential acts on behalf of the venue
Advertised and helped with publicity of the venue and its events
Stocked supplies
Planned, booked, and publicized an event

January 2014- July 2014

August 2013- December 2013

RELEVANT SKILLS

Event planning and promotion

Social media and marketing
Wordpress, Blogger
Adobe: Photoshop, Dreamweaver

HTML and CSS

Swift, Xcode (front end and design)
Microsoft Excel
Photography (proficient with Canon Rebel Xsi)

HONORS, AWARDS, AND COMMUNITY INVOLVMENT

Sigma Kappa Sorority

Zell Miller Scholarship (2011-2012, 2014-2015)
HOPE Scholarship (2011-2015)
SPJ Foundation Scholarship (2014-2015)

UGA HEROs
UGA Relay for Life committee member
Phi Alpha Delta pre-law fraternity