Alexandra L.

Thompson
11270 Point Sylvan Circle Apt F. Orlando, FL 32825 Phone: (407) 413-4610 E-Mail: Alexandralthompson10@gmail.com
WORK EXPERIENCE Kelly Educational Staffing September 2012- Present Substitute Teacher Performs related duties of a teacher to provide continuity in the day-to-day responsibilities during the absence of the regular employee. Manages classroom and provides instructions according to plans as prepared by the classroom teacher. Works with students to help reinforce learning objectives. Post-Newsweek Stations- WKMG May 2013- August 2013 News Intern Produced stations Zimmerman trial chatroom, making sure appropriate content went through and a timely manner. Responsible for the development of unique and breaking news stories, facilitating the assignment desk, reviewing press releases, interviewing possible leads, and monitoring police radios, twitter activity, and competing stations web content. Post-Newsweek Stations- WKMG May 2012- August 2012 Sales Intern Developed stations mobile app and trained employees on updates. Wrote and edited contest based website content. Complied multiple sales presentations for companies such as Florida Lottery, Hard Rock Caf, and Columbia College. Organized sales calls and meeting preparation. Coordinated school expo event attended by over 800 individuals. Tillys Clothing and Accessories April 2011- January 2012 Cashier #1 Sales Associate April 2011 through June 2011. Increased sales by 3% and improved loss prevention by 1.5%. Strengthened customer service interaction through positive motivation and communication. Post-Newsweek Stations- WKMG May 2011- December 2011 Creative Services Intern Produced stations Casey Anthony trial chatroom. Produced topicals that aired on CBSs primetime block during winter finales. Managed commercial logs and contributed breaking news stories to news team. Post-Newsweek Stations- WKMG June 2010- August 2010 Administration Intern Computed and filed accounts payable information. Complied database information for Human Resources. Updated entire station expense database. EDUCATION University of Central Florida, Orlando, Florida Bachelors of Arts in Adverting/Public Relations Minors: Marketing & Writing and Rhetoric Deans List Spring 2011-Summer 2013 August 2010-January 2014 GPA: 3.4

ORGANIZATIONS

National PanHellenic Council January 2013- Present Served as representative for Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Acted as Vice-President and Scholarship Director through which, chaired and organized all standing committees, created scholarship funds, and implemented study programs for all organizations in council. Emma L. Bowen Foundation for Minorities Interests in Media May 2010- Present Selected as scholar for prestigious five-year program connecting top media corporations with talented students for field training and experience.

WORK SKILLS

Proficient with PC and Macintosh applications: Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, Keynote, and Pages Experienced in managing social media: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, YouTube, Tumblr, MySpace, and Google+ Communication Skills: Professional writing, public presentation, and event hosting. Writes clearly and concisely, speaks effectively, listens attentively, and openly expresses ideas Interpersonal Skills: Works well with others, cooperates, shares credit, delegates effectively, and accepts responsibility