ALEXANDRA

K. FRANKS alexandra2franks@gmail.com
347 S Hill Ave Fayetteville, Arkansas 72701 Cell: (515)-865-1621

OBJECTIVE
To secure a position as an active employee, involving responsibility and working with
others as a team member to achieve advancement and growth for the company
EDUCATION
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, Arkansas August 2013 May 2017
Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences Bachelor of Arts in Journalism, Broadcast Concentration
INTERNSHIPS
KNWA Razorback Nation Fayetteville, Arkansas January 2017 Present
Sports Broadcast Intern
Execute weekly interviews with Razorback athletes during press conferences
Record b-roll during athletic practices and sporting events
Show preparation:
o Edit/cut video and interviews
o Promote stories on social media
o Set up equipment: cameras, microphones, IFBs, VTR, Teleprompter, etc

WORK HISTORY
UATV Fayetteville, Arkansas January 2017 Present
Social Media Specialist
Create and manage social media campaigns to promote UATV news and programs
Push and tease specific stories for upcoming shows on a daily basis
Keep audiences updated on local news with consistent, timely posts
Utilize all social media outlets in unique ways
o Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat, etc.

UATV Fayetteville, Arkansas August 2016 Present
Promotions/Recruitment Manager
Recruit viewers, followers and volunteers through all media outlets
Develop and maintain a brand for the station and create a positive working environment
Self-initiated learning each position at the station
o Control room, studio positions, production and field reporting

Zuzus Petals and Gifts Fayetteville, Arkansas January 2014 May 2016
Sales Representative, Floral Designer, Social Media Assistant

Chocolate Storybook West Des Moines, Iowa May 2010 May 2013
Sales Associate

SKILLS AND EXPERTISE
Leadership Effectively trained and managed 20+ volunteers in a fast paced newsroom environment
Time Management
! Balanced a full time class load, 20+ hour work week, and extra curriculars
Public Speaking
! Anchored UATV news, executed live reports for UATV news, and co-hosted multiple specialty shows
Critical Thinking Skills
! Made decisions under pressure and deadlines in the newsroom on a daily basis
Microsoft Applications Proficient in Word, Excel, Access, Premiere Pro, Photoshop and Powerpoint
Adaptive Learner
! Joined UATV in August and became proficient in every job role within a two month span in order to
train and teach new volunteers
LEADERSHIP/ACTIVITIES/ACHIEVEMENTS
Horticulture Club Member
Fayetteville Animal Shelter Volunteer
Delta Delta Delta Sorority Member