Resume
Alexandra Patterson
http://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandrampatterson
Education
Kenyon College, Major: English, Minor: History, Bachelor of Arts Expected May 2012
University of Exeter, English Literature, Junior Year Abroad
E X P E R I E N C E
Student Social Media Worker, Public Affairs Kenyon College (October 2011 – Present)
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 – Present)
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
Founder and CFO, P.S. Don’t Stress, (April 2010 – Present)
Create gift baskets for delivery
Manage inventory
Launch new products
Organize product delivery system
Editorial Intern, Dormify (January 2011 – December 2011)
Create content for online publication
Promote new blog posts on social media sites
Contributing Author, College Prowler (September 2011 – October 2011)
Gather student opinions about Kenyon College
Manage data about Kenyon College
Write descriptions of campus
Editorial Intern, LoveTwenty (September 2011 – October 2011)
Write articles for online publication
Market LoveTwenty to new media outlets
Publicize blog posts
Administrative & Human Resources Intern, Her Campus Magazine (November 2010-May 2011)
Onboard new team members
Create new email aliases for members
Manage list-servs
Manage MailChimp mailing list
Create pages for Her Campus branches
Editorial Intern, Wedding Scene Investigators (November 2010-March 2011)
Create content for online publication using Squarespace
Manage contributions from outside sources
Edit online articles for content
Request articles through HARO, BloggerLinkUp, and Reporter Connection
Upload content to site
Research and Planning Intern, Rock Your Genius (November 2010-March 2011)
Gather contributors for year-long Imua campaign
Schedule programs and events for each contributor
Manage events timeline for year-long campaign
Research Assistant and Social Media Intern, Kelly Olin Coaching and Training (September 2010-April 2011)
Gather information about topics in career coaching
Create a virtual library of new content using Evernote
Research topics for upcoming blog posts
Manage online presence
Write daily Twitter and Facebook updates
Increase online followers
Editorial Intern, College Lifestyles (September 2010-December 2010)
Create new content weekly for the website
Research new ideas and compiling blog posts
Promote new features from the website
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
Member of Exeter Creative Writing Society (September 2010-May 2011)
Member of Exeter Literary Society (September 2010-May 2011)
Member of ‘Friends of the Bowling Green Public Library’ (May 2010-present)
Student Note-taker for Disabilities Services (Fall 2008-May 2010)
Kenyon LINKS program to reach out to admitted students with questions (Fall 2008 – May 2011)
Member Housing and Dining Committee (Fall 2009- May 2010)
Member Academic Affairs Committee (Fall 2009- May 2010, Fall 2011-present)
Member Judicial Academic Infractions Board (Fall 2009- May 2010, Fall 2011-present)
Member Curriculum Planning Committee (Spring 2010- May 2010)
Member Registrar’s Office Advisory Board (Fall 2009- May 2010)
Member of Curricular Policy Committee (Fall 2011-present)
Alumni Leader of Tomorrow (Summer 2011-present)
Upper Class Counselor (UCC) (Fall 2009-Spring 2010, Fall 2011-present)
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)
