VICKIE L - Birmingham, Alabama



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Education Samford University, Birmingham, Alabama, May 2020

Bachelor of Arts, Journalism and Mass Communication Major, Spanish Minor

GPA: 3.55/4.00

Study Abroad: Universidad de Salamanca, Salamanca, Spain, Summer 2019

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

Foreign Language: Intermediate-level written and spoken Spanish

Related Samford University Student Publications, Birmingham, Alabama

Experience Editor, The Crimson Newspaper, August 2019-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 2018-May 2019

▪ Wrote assigned news and feature articles in a deadline-driven environment.

International Club, Samford University, Birmingham, Alabama

Publicity Chair, August 2019-May Present

▪ Planned and implemented publicity plan 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 2019- December 2019

▪ 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 Office of Residence Life, Samford University, Birmingham, Alabama

Experience Resident Assistant, August 2018-May 2019

▪ Planned, organized, and implemented social and education programming to 37 underclassmen.

▪ Acted as liaison between residents and administration, including enforcement of university policies and disseminating important information.

▪ Mediated conflict between residents in a professional, tactful manner.

Student Recruitment Team, Samford University, Birmingham, Alabama

Samford University Tour Guide, August 2017-May 2018

▪ Provided tours of Samford University to prospective students and their parents.

▪ Maintained ongoing communication to tour participants via phone, email, and letters.

Olive Garden, Montgomery, Alabama

Waitress, In-store Trainer, Summers 2017 & 2018

▪ 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.

▪ Assisted manager with closing of store, including accurately reconciling cash drawer.

Activities/ Dean’s List Latin America Interest Group, Secretary

Awards Kappa Tau Alpha Honor Society Orphanage Volunteer, Bolivia and Chile

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