Alexandria Hemphill is a student at Loyola University Maryland pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Communications with a minor in Spanish. She has relevant work experience in communications, journalism, and public relations through internships at organizations such as Wide Angle Youth Media and Seventh District Magazine. She also has leadership experience through involvement with clubs and ministries at her university and church.

1. Alexandria LeeMarie Hemphill
Phone: 410.814.9040
alhemphill@loyola.edu ● hemphillalexandria@gmail.com
5539 Todd Avenue: Baltimore, MD 21206
EDUCATION:
Loyola University Maryland- Baltimore, MD
Bachelor of Arts in Communications, minor in Spanish (Expected May 2016)
Honors: Recipient of the Claver Award (Fall 2012, Fall 2013). Overall GPA: 3.3
 Relevant Courses: News Reporting and Writing, Advertising, Public Relations, The Magazine Article,
Introduction to Journalism, , Effective Writing, Spanish Turn of the Century Lit, Spanish
Comprehension and Conversation, First Year Experience: Leadership Course
Roland Park Country School- Baltimore, MD
Honors: National Society for High School Scholars Inductee (2010), Honor Roll Student (Fall 2010-
Graduation 2012); Spanish Honor Society Inductee (2010), Four-time winner of the National Spanish
Exam (2009-2012); Two-time winner of the National Latin Exam (2009-2011)
 Relevant Courses: English Writing and Literature, Creative Writing, Spanish Conversation, Hispanic
Women Writers
RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE:
Wide Angle Youth Media – Baltimore, MD
Intern, Communications Director (Summer and Fall of 2014)
 Taught photography classes to children, as each photography event was held in a different part of Baltimore
 Mentored aspiring journalists from Baltimore city high schools
 Formatted and edited Wide Angle publications, such as event posters and press releases
 Issued request letters and thank-you letters to the organization’s benefactors
 Organized public workshops for teens to learn journalism skills
 Posted upcoming workshops and events on social media
GreyComm Studios at Loyola – Baltimore, MD
Student Reporter (Fall 2013-Summer 2014)
 Reported for the Echo News Team at Loyola’s TV station, GreyComm
 Hosted The Minority Report talk show as it addressed issues of minority students on campus
 Conducted interviews for the Minority Report and for news stories
 Produced and reported news stories in and around Baltimore, both on and off campus
Seventh District Magazine – Baltimore, MD
Intern, Writer, Co-Editor, and Public Relations Co-Director (Summer 2013-Fall 2014)
 Issued quarterly press releases regarding Councilman Nick Mosby’s progress around the city
 Published articles related to the seventh district of Baltimore City (Published article: Druid Hill Park)
 Researched local and national historical archives for the Druid Hill Park article
 Raised environmental awareness through Councilman Mosby’s OnePiece Campaign
 Represented the Councilman at municipal events
WYPR Radio Internship – Baltimore, MD
Intern, Researcher and audio editor (Spring 2012, Senior Project)
 Wrote transcripts for/produced interviews
 Recorded both in-studio and field interviews for the Maryland Morning segment of WYPR Baltimore
 Edited soundbites recorded within, and outside of the studio
 Organized social media to indicate upcoming events and acknowledgements of past WYPR guests

2. LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE:
Loyola University Maryland: Diversity Peer Educators (DPE)– Baltimore, MD
Club Secretary (2014-Present)
 Organized discussion topics for club meetings
 Mediated discussions within individualized groups of the general club student body
 Participated in events outside of club meetings, such as the DPE retreat
Douglas Memorial Community Church: GuiDANCE Ministry
GuiDANCE Youth Instructor (2013-Present)
 Teaching children and serving as the assistant choreographer during dance classes
 Mentoring children with dance aspirations
 Publishing flyers regarding upcoming performances for both the adult and children dance ministries
 Promoting community outreach on behalf of the churchby encouraging kids to worship through dance
Douglas Memorial Community Church: Vacation Bible School (VBS)
VBS Youth Instructor (Summer 2013-Summer 2015)
 Guided children in the reading and discussion of Bible verses and Bible stories
 Taught up to twenty kids (ages 6-10) each day during Vacation Bible School Week
Loyola University Maryland: ALANA (African, Latino, Asian, and Native American) Services
ALANA Breakfast Greeter (2013) and Introductory Speaker (2014)
 Initiated the ceremony and introduced the keynote speaker for the morning
 Greeted guests as they came in the door, and directed them to their seats
Loyola University Maryland: MAP (Multicultural Awareness Program)
Community Service Group Leader (Fall 2012)
 Supervised service group tasks and worked to restore a vacant lot on the corner of North and
Greenmount Avenues
SKILLS:
 High proficiency in Microsoft programs (such as Word, PowerPoint, Publisher, Excel, and OneNote)
 A working knowledge of media editing programs, (such as Adobe Premiere, Adobe Audition, and
Adobe Photoshop), on both PC and Apple computers
 High proficiency in both written and spoken Spanish
INTERESTS:
 Skilled in pointe (classical ballet technique), modern, and liturgical dance