Alexandra Patterson
http://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandrampatterson
Education
University of North Carolina, Masters in Library Science Candidate
New York University, Summer Publishing Institute, Summer 2012
Kenyon College, Major: English, Minor: History, Bachelor of Arts May 2012
University of Exeter, English Literature, Junior Year Abroad
E X P E R I E N C E
Blogger, Mona Lisas and Mad Hatters (May 2010-present)
Write blog posts for online publication
Maintain an editorial calendar
Manage affiliate relationships
Research story ideas
Create story boards
Contributing Writer, USATODAY, (January 2011-present)
Prepared articles for online publication
Student Social Media Worker, Public Affairs Kenyon College (October 2011 – May 2012)
Update social media platforms with relevant news information
Connect with alumni and others interested in Kenyon College
Manage student facebook presence
Multimedia Student Worker, Kenyon College Library (August 2011 – May 2012)
Trained new employees
Assist patrons with locating multimedia resources and monitor their use
Check-out books and materials to patrons
Shelve print and non-print materials
Social Media Intern, Dormify (January 2012 – April 2012)
Explore new online brand involvement
Promote new blog posts on social media sites
Founder and CFO, P.S. Don’t Stress, (April 2010 – April 2012)
Wrote business plan
Created marketing plan
Managed inventory
Launched new products
Organized product delivery system
Created and maintained website
Managed customer database
Marketed new products using e-newsletter
Created gift baskets for delivery
Editorial Intern, Dormify (January 2011 – December 2011)
Created content for online publication
Promoted new blog posts on social media sites
Contributing Author, College Prowler (September 2011 – October 2011)
Gathered student opinions about Kenyon College
Managed data about Kenyon College
Wrote descriptions of campus
Editorial Intern, LoveTwenty (September 2011 – October 2011)
Wrote articles for online publication
Marketed LoveTwenty to new media outlets
Publicized blog posts
Administrative & Human Resources Intern, Her Campus Magazine (November 2010-May 2011)
Onboarded new team members
Created new email aliases for members
Managed list-servs
Managed MailChimp mailing list
Created pages for Her Campus branches
Editorial Intern, Wedding Scene Investigators (November 2010-March 2011)
Created content for online publication using Squarespace
Managed contributions from outside sources
Edited online articles for content
Requested articles through HARO, BloggerLinkUp, and Reporter Connection
Uploaded content to site
Research and Planning Intern, Rock Your Genius (November 2010-March 2011)
Gathered contributors for year-long Imua campaign
Scheduled programs and events for each contributor
Managed events timeline for year-long campaign
Research Assistant and Social Media Intern, Kelly Olin Coaching and Training (September 2010-April 2011)
Gathered information about topics in career coaching
Created a virtual library of new content using Evernote
Researched topics for upcoming blog posts
Managed online presence
Wrote daily Twitter and Facebook updates
Increased online followers
Archives Volunteer, Special Collections, University of Exeter, Devon, UK (November 2010-February 2011)
Created preliminary catalog of incoming photographic materials
Processed donations to the Exeter Theater archive
Editorial Intern, College Lifestyles (September 2010-December 2010)
Created new content weekly for the website
Researched new ideas and compiling blog posts
Promoted new features from the website
Associate Editor, Graduated And Clueless, Nashville, TN (July 2010 – September 2010)
Edited several chapters for publication in Graduated and Clueless: Guidebook for a Passionate, Purposeful and Profitable Career After College
Office Assistant, Center for Gifted Studies, Western Kentucky University (May 2009-September 2011, summer)
Scanned and archived slides of past camp activities
Researched current locations and accomplishments of program alumni
Contacted past program participants for alumni newsletter features
Organizing travel for the Director and Assistant Director
Create d and managed a database for camp registrations
Prepared bulk mailings
Managed incoming mail
Responded to teacher, parent and student inquiries regarding the program
Assisted teachers and staff with scheduling and supplies
Student Multimedia Assistant, Kenyon College Library (August 2008- May 2010)
Assisted patrons with locating multimedia resources and monitor their use
Checked-out books and materials to patrons
Shelved print and non-print materials
Student Receptionist, Kenyon College Admissions Office (January 2010-May 2010)
Scheduled students for campus tours and interviews
Prepared mailings for prospective students
Assisted with questions regarding the admissions process
Office Assistant, Cortland Enterprises (May 2005- May 2010: school breaks and summer)
Created and managed databases for tracking inventory, customers, vendors, price control
Managed invoice and accounts receivable files
Prepared bulk mailings, packets and materials for conferences
Launched a new program for keeping track of orders
S K I L L S
Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, and Word) , Filemaker Pro 9 , Squarespace, Smartsheets, Google Apps, Social Media (Twitter, Skype, Facebook, MySpace, WordPress, Livejournal, and Blogger)
A C T I V I T I E S
Class Agent, Kenyon College Class of 2012 (May 2012 – present)
Member of ‘Friends of the Bowling Green Public Library’ (May 2010-May 2012)
Member Academic Affairs Committee (August 2009- May 2010, August 2011-May 2012)
Member Judicial Academic Infractions Board (August 2009- May 2010, August 2011-May 2012)
Member of Curricular Policy Committee (August 2011-May 2012)
Alumni Leader of Tomorrow (Summer 2011-May 2012)
Upper Class Counselor (UCC) (Fall 2009-Spring 2010, Fall 2011-May 2012)
Member of Exeter Creative Writing Society (September 2010-May 2011)
Member of Exeter Literary Society (September 2010-May 2011)
Kenyon LINKS program to reach out to admitted students with questions (Fall 2008 – May 2011)
Student Note-taker for Disabilities Services (Fall 2008-May 2010)
Member Housing and Dining Committee (Fall 2009- May 2010)
Member Curriculum Planning Committee (January 2010- May 2010)
Member Registrar’s Office Advisory Board (August 2009- May 2010)
HONORS AND AWARDS
Burton D. Morgan Business Concepts Competition Winner (Spring 2010)
Burton D. Morgan Business Plan Competition 3rd Place (Spring 2011)
Col. H.W. Sheriff, USA #4 Designated Scholar (2010-2011)
P.E.O. ELF Recipient (2010-2012)
