ALEXANDRA MCQUEEN

alexandragmcqueen1@gmail.com • 336.688.7532 • Greensboro, NC

Education
Western Carolina University, Honors College, Summa Cum Laude Cullowhee, NC
Bachelor of Science in Communication with concentrations in Aug. 2014-Dec. 2016
Broadcasting and Public Relations and Business Law minor
Cumulative GPA: 3.9
Experience
Freelance Journalist and Content Marketing Strategist Greensboro, NC
• Providing social media automation for NameRights.com by developing content for the Aug. 2018-present
website, blog, and social media channels to increase audience, influence, and customers
• Transcribing audio and video for Rev.com
CNN; News Assistant Atlanta, GA
• Worked with show teams at CNN, HLN and CNN International as they delivered their March 2017-Aug. 2018
programs to air
• Ran teleprompter and delivered scripts to producers, talent, and control room staff during
live and taped shows
• Prepared anchors and guests for air by assembling microphones and IFBs, performing audio
checks, and equipping studio staff with show rundowns
Western Carolina University Annual Giving; Supervisor, Online Ambassador, Fundraiser Cullowhee, NC
• Served as the primary liaison between alumni donors and the university’s Dept. of Annual Jan. 2015-Dec. 2016
Giving both online and face-to-face at university fundraising and networking functions
• Processed, audited, and maintained all alumni data and donor transactions in computer
database system
• Served as a customer service representative and fundraiser representing Western Carolina
University by cold calling and communicating with past, present, and prospective alumni
donors through phone, mail, and online to update them on campus news and events, to
update their contact information, and to obtain donations
• Supervised and coached student callers
Catamount Communications; PR Specialist Cullowhee, NC
• Spearheaded, managed, and executed successful PR campaigns, events, and social media Jan. 2015-Dec. 2016
marketing plans for the Good Samaritan Clinic of Jackson County, WCU’s University
Participant Program, Dillsboro Lights and Luminaries, Jackson County’s 2016 Voter
Initiative, and Alpha Chi Omega
CNN; Image+Sound Department Intern Atlanta, GA
• Worked with show teams at CNN, HLN and CNN International as they delivered their June 2016-Aug. 2016
programs to air
• Ran teleprompter and deliver scripts to producers, talent, and control room staff during live
and taped shows
Western Carolina Journalist; Videographer, Producer, Writer Cullowhee, NC
• Wrote and produced multimedia news stories and assisted in producing a weekly studio Jan. 2015-Dec. 2016
television newscast
• Produced, filmed, and edited news packages, promos, and informational videos for on-
campus and local organizations and events

Computer Skills and Technology

Microsoft Office including Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel; FERPA Certified; PCI DSS Certified; CMS and
Database Management; social media proficiency in Twitter, Snapchat, Pinterest, Instagram, Wordpress, Youtube, and
Facebook; Adobe CC including Adobe Premiere, Adobe After Effects, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign, Adobe
Audition with proficiency in color correction, audio correction, color grading, multicam editing, and animation; studio and
field videography and audio recording with proficiency in Sony NX5 and Canon T3i/T5i operation; iNews