Alice Smyth is a recent graduate of Fordham University seeking a career in the entertainment industry. She has a bachelor's degree in business administration with concentrations in marketing and communications/media. Her experience includes internships at ABC, NBCUniversal, and a production company, as well as freelance work as a harpist. She is skilled in communication, teamwork, and event planning from her leadership roles in college orientation programs.
Alice Smyth Resume - Entertainment Industry Professional
1. ALICE SMYTH
www.linkedin.com/in/AliceSmyth | 914.512.0634 | alicesmyth93@gmail.com; asmyth@fordham.edu
OVERVIEW
Experienced and eager to work and learn alongside professionals in all aspects of the entertainment industry.
Strong communication skills, outgoing team player, self-starter with high-energy and a positive attitude!
EDUCATION
Fordham University (Rose Hill) Bronx, NY Bachelor of Business in Business Administration, May 2015
Concentration 1: Marketing Concentration 2: Communications & Media GPA: 3.216
EXPERIENCE
ABC Inc. Labor Relations File Clerk New York, NY June 2015-Present
Communicate with and assist Vice-President, Executive Assistant and legal counsel members with tasks
Organize historical files and propose recommendations for a quick, convenient filing system - digitizing historical files
Generate binders of important case documents for legal counsel use
Harpist & Vocalist - Angels Aren’t the Only Ones Who Play the Harp™ Freelance, Yonkers, NY, September 2005-Present
*Regular performances – Sunday Brunch 1:30-3:30pm The Rambling House Restaurant Woodlawn - Bronx, NY
Perform at various contracted events including wedding ceremonies, cocktail hours, meetings, parties, etc.
Arrange music and logistics for contracted events; communicate with clients via email or in-person months in advance
Teach fundamental harp basics, exercises and songs to beginner harpists
NBCUniversal, Inc. Sprout Intern New York, NY, January 2015-May 2015
Assist Marketing and Ad Sales teams with projects and research; Collaborate with multiple Sprout departments
Edit decks internally and prepare material for brand refresh and upfront campaign
Contribute in brainstorm sessions creating unique, fresh, organic ideas for potential partnerships
Fordham University New Student Orientation (NSO) Orientation Coordinator – Marketing Chair Jan. 2014-Dec. 2014
Manage and implement NSO program for over 1,800+ new students and families
Interact with new students, families, friends, and administrators answering questions about NSO
Recruit Orientation Team of 210+ undergraduate student volunteers
Emcee week-long volunteer training and 3-day student orientation, energetically improvising to maintain momentum
Promote social media accounts encouraging strong communication among orientation leaders and new students
Fordham University Commuter Assistant (CA) Bronx, NY, May 2013-May 2015
Support first-year college commuter students as a mentor encouraging their academic and social success
Create inexpensive, innovative community-building social and informative programs for commuter-resident students
Develop strong critical thinking and communication skills to address difficult and unexpected student situations
Sarah Hall Productions, Inc. (SHP) Intern, New York, NY, June 2013-August 2013
Produce press releases, congrats, and mock-ups for high-end Lifestyle and Entertainment account features
Support Senior Account Executives and clients attending onsite interviews, bookings and events
Draft and pitch publicity/story ideas for clients to account executives and cold-call media outlets
Construct media lists and compile contact information within Excel using PR Database software, Cision
The Ursuline School Advancement Office Alumna Intern, New Rochelle, NY, September 2012-January 2013
Provide assistance to Advancement team and work closely with fundraising professionals on annual fund campaign
Author articles and print/electronic initiative materials: Annual, Planned, and Campaign Giving reports
Research and update alumnae database records with personal institute knowledge
SKILLS Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint; Adobe InDesign, Photoshop; iMovie; Cision; OrgSync; Windows/Mac Software
ACTIVITIES Women’s Choir; Intramurals; Global Outreach; Travel; Tap Dance; Insanity; Puzzles; Sudoku; Meeting People
ACADEMIC TRAVEL OPPORTUNITIES New Mexico (May ‘15); India (Jan. ’15); Japan (March ‘14); England (Jan.-June ‘13)
References available upon request