Resume
Design Experience
R.E.A.L. Discussion Internship
Marketing and Design Intern;
Communications and Project Management Lead
Oct 2023 - May 2024
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Drove dynamic marketing initiatives, led design and video editing projects, collaborated on weekly blog content with a PR consultant, and supported the founder and team on diverse projects
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Orchestrated effective communication and project management using tools like Asana, ensuring timely responses and ownership of creative channels, including the Newsletter, social media, and blog aligned with an editorial calendar
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Led cross-functional collaboration to update and enhance the Intern Welcome Packet, facilitating a seamless onboarding process for new team members
Chi Omega - Iota Lambda
Apparel Chair
Jan 2024 - May 2024
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Designed and produced merchandise for many events for the chapter such as philanthropy events, formals, or PR merch
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Collaborated with the Social Media Committee to create apparel that aligned with everyone's vision
Video Chair
Jan 2023 - Jan 2024
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Spearheaded 4 videos to represent the chapter, planned and executed décor for all days of the recruitment process each year
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Organized video shoots to produce high quality videos
Art & Décor Chair
Aug 2021 - Jan 2024
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Planned and executed all the art and décor for each day of the recruitment process every year I was affiliated with Chi Omega
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Worked closely with the Recruitment Team to bring their ideas to life
Leadership Experience
Villanova New Student Orientation Program
Innovative, award-winning four-day orientation program to introduce and welcome new Villanova students to the campus community.
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Trained a group of 8 Orientation Counselors on Orientation Program topics: Mental Health/Physical Health resources, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, and Gallup Clifton Strengths
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Interviewed 80+ candidates for the Orientation Staff
Orientation Steering Committee Member | Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion; Merchandise
Jan 2022- Aug 2022
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Collaborate with a 16-member team, campus administrators, and campus partners during weekly meetings to develop, plan, and present helpful information to 1,700 New Students and 130 Orientation Staff after a year of work
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Spearheaded the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion branch of the committee to educate the staff members and ensure the programming and application process was inclusionary for underrepresented students in our community
Orientation Steering Committee Member | Communications; Philadelphia Area; Emergency Resources
Jan 2023 - Aug 2023
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Photographed and videotaped the 2-week training and Orientation Program to document the program for the staff, new students, and parents
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Led a social media campaign and updated the social media accounts promoting information and details regarding the program to 3,700+ followers
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Managed the operations of various events including communication with vendors, overseeing a budget of $7,000 and coordinating facility requests with event sites
Orientation Counselor
August 2021
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Mentored a group of 21 first-year students and informed them of campus resources
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Created a welcoming, energetic, and positive environment during the Orientation Program and beyond
Chi Omega - Iota Lambda
Executive Board | Panhellenic Delegate; Chapter Member
Dec 2021 - Dec 2022
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Represented a chapter of 250 women in the Panhellenic Council
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Served as the vote liaison for Chi Omega and communicated chapter updates and information to over seven other chapters
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Planned over five Panhellenic philanthropic events for Chi Omega’s national partner: Make-A-Wish
Work Experience
Beyourself Boutique
Sales Associate
May 2021 - July 2022
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Assisted customers in finding clothing to make them feel confident while surpassing weekly sales goals set by management
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Conceptualized and designed content for social media platforms
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Trained 5 new salespersons on the duties at the boutique​
Alex Tessendorf Photography
Professional Photographer; Creator
Nov 2016 -Present
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Created and developed a photography business specializing in portraits, senior pictures, engagements, and weddings
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Arranged and managed photo sessions with a wide variety of customers
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Collaborated with over 75 clients
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Delivered and edited photos within a two-week turnaround period
Education & Courses
Villanova University | Bachelor of Arts
Aug 2020 - May 2024
Major in Communications; Specializing in Advertising and Public Relations
Minor in Mathematics
Magna Cum Laude
GPA 3.77
Dean's List Every Semester
Related Coursework
Examples from my coursework can be found in my portfolio.
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Digital Media Production
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Public Relations Campaigns (Senior Capstone)
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Interactive Media Design
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Public Relations
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Visual Communications
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Advertising
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Public Relations Writing
Skills
& Expertise
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Adobe Lightroom
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Adobe Photoshop
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Adobe After Effects
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Adobe Premiere Pro
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Adobe Illustrator
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Adobe XD
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Webflow Ceritified
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Microsoft Office
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Canva
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Procreate
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Leadership
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Creative Problem Solving
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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion