1. Government Public Relations
ANYA ALVAREZ
3108 NW 18th St. Oklahoma City, OK 73107 ■(405) 990-4695
■voiceofanya@gmail.com
Focus
To acquire a position that will utilize public relations, writing, research and communication
skills to support a role that capitalizes on proactive problem solving skills necessary to
enhance consistent messaging within the media field.
Brief
Offering a bachelor’s degree and more than 5 years of combined experience as a Professional
Golfer, writer, legal research assistant and political campaign volunteer:
-Legal Research - Writing & Editing - Public Relations
-Advertising Sales - Articles/Web Content - Immigration Issues
-Communications - Messaging - Human Rights Issues
• LPGA Golfer with three years of international travel experience.
• Experience in raising $40K a year to cover my expenses while playing professionally
• Fundraising and Canvassing experience for political campaigns: Brad Carson, Jesse
Guardiola and Bill LaFortune.
• KidSafe Foundation Spokesperson for three years.
• Thrive in a multicultural and cross-generational environment.
• Microsoft Office Suite, Google Apps, HTML Word Press, Social Media Sites.
Career Overview
Freelance writer
Oklahoma Gazette Magazine in Oklahoma City, OK (November 2014-present)
• Focus on writing about social and political issues affecting Oklahomans
• Tasked with developing new ideas for articles
Writer and Marketing/Sales Representative (September 2014-October 2014)
Tulsa Voice Magazine in Tulsa, OK
• Research and write articles about social issues and of public interest.
• Introduce effective sales promotion while representing Tulsa Voice Magazine and
building loyal advertisers.
• Implement strategies to build readership with readers and advertisers.
Contact: Jim Langdon (918) 585-9924
Professional Golfer (May 2011-August 2014)
Member of Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) and Symetra Tour
2. • Played in number of professional events throughout my career. Traveled to Australia,
Canada, New Zealand and across the United States.
• Competed in two U.S. Women's Opens, Canadian Women's Open, Australian
Women's Open, New Zealand Women's Open
• Consistently raised $40k for three years in a row to help cover my expenses while
traveling. Utilized social media, personal contacts, and organized small fundraisers in
order to achieve goal.
▪ Had an annual budget for traveling expenses that was consistently monitored and
never went over budget
▪ Learned how to multi-task, make several travel arrangements, meet sponsor's needs,
and fundraise
• Gained an understanding of diverse issues and learned about different cultures.
• Learned the value of focus, determination and inner drive necessary to stay on task in
a self-motivated, and self-driven setting required to sustain personal growth.
Contact: LPGA (386) 274-6200
Research Assistant (May 2010-present)
Alvarez de Bennett Law, P.C., Oklahoma City, OK
• Applied research and writing on cases involving immigration and human rights
issues.
• Worked on school breaks and assisted with filing cases at courthouse, serving as a
runner.
• Promoted business of law firm and brought in new clients.
Contact: Paola Bennett, Owner of Alvarez de Bennett Law, ph: (405) 232-2749
email: paola@ablaw.com
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Writer and Editor (May 2010-December 2013)
TwoDayMag.com, Pittsburg, PA
• Conducted research and wrote articles on lifestyle, health and current political issues.
Edited articles and submitted to blog/website.
• Stayed current on present political issues and legislative initiatives
• Wrote web content and promoted blog/website; brought advertisers to publication.
• Wrote while on tour as a Professional Golfer.
Contact: Natalie Bencivenga, editor and founder of TwoDayMag, (917) 608-5100
email: nat@twodaymag.com
Community Involvement
VOLUNTEERED FOR CAMPAIGNS: 2004-2006
Fundraising and canvassing:
• Brad Carson Oklahoma Senate campaign: (2004)
• Jesse Guardiolia House of Representatives Campaign: (2003)
• Bill LaFortune Mayor campaign: (2003-2004)
Spokesperson: KidSafe Foundation , Boca Raton, FL (February 2012-present)
3. • Utilize fund raising, writing and public speaking skills to bring awareness to child
sexual abuse as a Spokesperson; conducted presentations.
• Promote KidSafe initiatives through social media. Work remotely with KidSafe from
all locations.
Contact: Cherie Benjoseph (561) 256-2172 email: cherie@kidsafefoundation.org
Educational Background
UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON, SEATTLE, WA
Bachelors of Science, History - Emphasis on American History, May 2011 GPA: 3.1
Full Athletic Scholarship - Golf
Profile:
Resourceful…Self-Motivated…Team Player…Influential Communicator…Diligent
Active Listener…Detail oriented…Multi-tasking….Informative…Problem Solver
References provided upon request