Sophia A.

Mecham
301 W Raye St Seattle, WA 98119 206-261-4920 (cell) smecham@zagmail.gonzaga.edu My professional goal is to secure a position in a stimulating, dynamic environment where I can apply my passion for effective global communication in a highly efficient yet innovative manner. Professional Experience The Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) Program Hiroshima, Japan Assistant English Language Teacher, Daimon Senior High School, July 2011 July 2012 Worked collaboratively to develop and team-teach oral communication classes for high school sophomore, junior, and senior students, sponsored the English Speaking Society (ESS) Club, coached students for highly competitive university entrance examinations and the Test in Practical English Proficiency (EIKEN) Lilac Bloomsday Association Spokane, WA Public Relations/Marketing Intern, February 2011 May 2011 Sole intern for Bloomsday, annual major U.S. running event with more than 65,000 participants. Supported promotional committee and race director, implemented media and promotional plans, developed comprehensive event press kit, led social media marketing efforts, served as contact for media representatives Gonzaga University, Marketing & Communications Department Spokane, WA Voice talent, January - April 2011 Selected to perform voiceovers for promotional project which produced a scholarship fundraising video, The World Needs Them Now Windermere Real Estate, Western Washington Services Seattle, WA Marketing Intern, May 2010 August 2010 Assisted with marketing for Windermere Premier program; wrote for Premier properties blog, assisted in event planning for Premier networking events, drafted various marketing materials, conducted a competitive analysis prior to the launch of Windermere Modern, engaged in internal and external communications Academic Achievement Center, Akita International University Akita, Japan Peer Tutor, September 2009 December 2009 Tutored university peers in reading and English composition Gonzaga University, Scholastic Communications Spokane, WA Writer/Team Member, 2008 - 2009 Wrote press releases, worked collaboratively to create media packets, advised local clients for Gonzaga student-run public relations firm Community Service Happo-Cho Community Outreach Group Assistant English Teacher, August 2009 December 2010 Visited primary schools in Akita Prefecture, Japan and assisted with English language instruction Setons of Gonzaga Public Relations Committee, 2008 - 2009 Led public relations efforts for this selective university organization focused on community action and service. Publicized annual fundraising events through fliers, posters, communication with local media and university administration Frances W. Nordstrom Junior Guild, Seattle Childrens Hospital Co-Founder and Co-President of Guild, 2004 - 2007 Advisor, 2008 2010 Planned and led fundraisers, recruited new members, tracked membership, organized meetings, volunteered for local events including the annual One Big KISS for Childrens Radiothon, Whole Foods child nutrition awareness day, annual bicycle helmet safety event

Organizations Iota Rho Communication Arts Honor Society Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) Pacific Northwest JET Alumni Association (PNW JETAA) Education Gonzaga University, graduated magna cum laude B.A. Public Relations, Political Science minor Akita International University International Communications focus Roosevelt High School Skills Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Social Media Platforms, AP Style Personal Member: St. Bridget Parish Interests: Dance, Japanese, East Asian cultures, swimming