VICKIE L
FIRST & LAST NAME
Email || City, State Zip ||Phone Number
EDUCATION
Samford University, Birmingham, Alabama, April 2023
Bachelor of Arts, Journalism and Mass Communication Major, Spanish Minor
GPA: 3.55/4.00
International Studies: Universidad de Salamanca, Salamanca, Spain, Summer 2022
All coursework taught in Spanish; gained language and culture understanding through host family and peers.
SPECIAL SKILLS
Computer Experience: InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, Hootsuite, Canva, Microsoft Office
Languages: Intermediate-level written and spoken Spanish
RELATED EXPERIENCE
Samford University Student Publications, Birmingham, Alabama
Editor, The Crimson Newspaper, August 2022-Present
▪ Designed and edited award-winning campus newspaper layout and articles.
▪ Supervised three staff writers, including providing assignments and assisting with story angles.
Staff Writer, The Crimson Newspaper, August 2021-May 2022
▪ Wrote assigned news and feature articles in a deadline-driven environment.
International Club, Samford University, Birmingham, Alabama
Publicity Chair, August 2022- Present
▪ Planned and implemented publicity to increase campus awareness of, and involvement in, activities sponsored by the International Club.
▪ Created both a strong social media and visual presence across campus to increase recognition of club events, including posts to LinkedIn and Twitter, as well as press releases to campus news outlets.
▪ Developed relationships with faculty and staff willing to promote events to relevant classes.
▪ Increased participation at events by more than 110% from the previous academic year.
Hetzler Industries, Inc., Huntsville, Alabama
Communication Intern, August 2022- December 2022
▪ Met weekly deadlines in producing employee newsletter that was sent to 500+ team members.
▪ Developed marketing materials to support sales effort, including using Spanish language skills and cultural understanding to target Hispanic market.
▪ Wrote and distributed press releases concerning new products.
OTHER EXPERIENCE
Office of Residence Life, Samford University, Birmingham, Alabama
Resident Assistant, August 2021-May 2022
▪ Planned, organized, and implemented social and education programming for 37 underclassmen.
▪ Served as liaison between residents and administration, including enforcement of university policies and disseminating important information.
▪ Mediated conflict between residents in a professional, tactful manner, documenting interaction as needed.
Olive Garden, Montgomery, Alabama
In-store Trainer & Front House Staff, Summers 2020 & 2021
▪ Selected by in-store management team to train new staff members in company protocol and best practices.
▪ Provided excellent care to a wide-variety of clientele in a fast-paced environment, adapting communication style as needed.
▪ Assisted manager with closing of store, including accurately reconciling payments.
Various Families, Birmingham, Alabama
Childcare Provider, August 2019-May 2021
▪ Entrusted by parents to care for up to three children at a time, including those with special needs.
▪ Led engaging educational and recreational activities, adapting them based on developmental levels.
ACTIVITIES & AWARDS
Dean’s List Latin America Interest Group, Secretary
Kappa Tau Alpha Honor Society Orphanage Volunteer, Bolivia and Chile
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