ALEX

PROFILE
I am a hardworking, easygoing student at Florida International University who is pursuing a degree in Journalism and Communications.

ACADEMICS
Bishop Moore Catholic High School, 2006-2010
3091 Edgewater Drive, Orlando, FL 32804
• Received High School Diploma with preparatory curriculum
• GPA: 3.6

Florida International University, 2010- Current
11200 S.W. 8th St. Miami, Florida 33199
• Pursuing a degree in Journalism and Communication
• GPA: 3.6

AWARDS
Bright Futures Scholarship, 2010-current
• 75% Tuition paid for due to certain academic requirements.
Deans List Award, Fall 2010
Acknowledged academic excellence of freshman year.

COMMUNITY SERVICE
Orlando Science Center- In Orlando FL, 60 hrs, 2007-08
• Taught children science experiments
• Coordinated science and animal exhibits
• Held animals and explained their unique qualities.
Health Central- Winter Garden FL - 55 hrs 2009
• Welcoming and showing customer service to patients, friends and family, along with the ability to answer any questions they may have
• Researching room and patient information for the guest
• Organizing papers and performing desk work

EXTRA CURRICULARS
Internship in music industry, (786) 543-5357 “Latin Hits”- 2010- 2011 (Not current)
• I kept tabs on up and coming artists, and keep in contact with radio stations about spin numbers.
• I have experience with Excel and Outlook, for organization purposes.
FIU’s Honors College- Fall 2011
• A selective group of students, who based on academic excellence, are given specific career and college opportunities.

WORK EXPERIENCES
Hostess - Wolfgang Puck Grand Café, June 2011- August 2011
1482 East Buena Vista Drive, Lake Buena Vista, Florida 32830
• Worked as a hostess, organizing seating arrangements. I was also trained in fine dinning etiquette and customer service. I also took the responsibility of food running, and different cleaning tasks.

Staff Writer - college newspaper, “The Beacon” - 2010-Current
I am a paid writer. I Report on upcoming school activities, and past stories. I also attend events, for student knowledge.

Barista/Server (Team Leader) - Allen’s Creamery and Coffee House, 2008-2010
523 Main Street, Windermere, FL 34786
• Worked 10 hours a week helping customers, cash register, serving food and creating coffees on customer request. I opened and closed the store, along with register counting. Also participated in marketing strategies on request of the owners. Worked my way up to Team Leader after 2 years.
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REFRENCES
Anne Allen (Owner). (321) 228-2600
• Owner of Allen’s Creamery and Coffee House.
Gordon McConnell (General Manager) (407) 938- 9653
• General Manager of Wolfgang Puck Grand Café