1. ALEXA SOTO
University Address: Phone Number: 646-596-4802 Permanent Address:
317A Beam Hall E-Mail: sotoalexa4@gmail.com 12 Pytel Run
University Park, PA 16802 Parlin, NJ 08859
Summary:
From my experience at school and internships, I've gained extensive writing and communication experience. My goal is to
assemble my strong written and oral communication skills, creative mind and hardworking approach into a career. I am:
⋅ A strong, creative writer.
⋅ Experienced in computer operating systems.
⋅ A dedicated, passionate worker.
Education
BA, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA 16802
Public Relations – Minors: Psychology and Anthropology
Expected Graduation: May 2018
Grade Point Average: 3.67, Dean’s List Scholar
Skills:
Computer Skills
⋅ Fluent in Microsoft operating systems & software, including Microsoft Word, Excel & PowerPoint
⋅ Proficient in Adobe Photoshop
Related Experience:
Success Communications Group, Parsippany, NJ 07054
Public Relations Intern May 2016 – Aug 2016
⋅ Conducted research related to client projects such as analysis of social media platforms
⋅ Mastered the functions of Canva for the production of blog and social media graphics
⋅ Developed a range of text- and image-based social media content
Behrman Communications, New York, NY 10016
Public Relations Intern May 2016 – July 2016
⋅ Monitored media on Cision, Critical Mention & Meltwater for press placements on a daily and proactive basis
⋅ Assisted with multiple mailings and send outs for multiple products to local and national editors
⋅ Participated in creative brainstorming as well as providing administrative support
College of Communications, University Park, PA 16802
Communications Research Assistant Oct 2015 – May 2016
⋅ Coded about 50 posts per week from various media channels including social platforms and television broadcasts
⋅ Learned how to use a myriad of research techniques and properly code each piece of data
⋅ Worked extensively in Excel to organize and maintain data
Other Experience:
College of Communications, University Park, PA 16802
Peer Mentor Feb 2016 – Present
⋅ Participate in peer workshops, such as being a mock interviewer in a Mock Interview Workshop
⋅ Created and in charge of the Birthday Committee to recognize about 50 birthdays a year
Penn State Campus Dining, University Park, PA 16802
Student Scheduler Sep 2015 – Present
⋅ Conduct orientations for new employees and input them into the scheduling database
⋅ Manage and uphold clear lines of communication between myself and employees
⋅ Enhancing problem solving skills
Student Hiring Office Intern May 2015 – Sep 2015
⋅ Hired about 10 employees daily and assisted them with all necessary official paperwork
⋅ Initiated new ways of organization, such as using different Excel templates
⋅ Promoted on-campus jobs for students and improved marketing skills
Honors and Activities:
Deans List Scholar Spring 2015, Fall 2015 & Spring 2016
Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) Sep 2015 – Present
Recommendations Available Upon Request