Alysse Miller 3222 Lawndale Dr., Box 249 Greensboro, NC 27408 Alysse.M iller@ymail.com (216) 262 – 8142c
Media Experience National Kidney Foundation of the Virginias (nonprofit organization) - Internship, January - April 2009
Organization for multiple projects Casino night, fashion show, golf tournament Advertisements and promotions Client relations Brand awareness and demand for services by creating tailored events that support those who suffer from kidney disease Flyers, newsletters, and press releases Creative writing and lay-out to appeal to media and to incite public interest Some press releases were published in local magazines and actually covered the event
ByStudents.com (Unigo) - Internship, Student Correspondent, December 2007 - April 2008
Wrote feature articles giving an inside look at Virginia Commonwealth University Life for prospective students through actual student experiences Researched VCU statistics, facts, and history Interviewed students in focus groups Increased awareness and involvement for project through social networking, posters, meetings, and programs
Other Experience Virginia Commonwealth University - School of Mass Communications, Teacher Assistant, August - December 2007
Graded essays and research papers, lead online discussions, updated grade book
Virginia Commonwealth University - Resident Assistant, August 2007 - Present
Managed a university residence hall floor of 65 undergraduate students Developed programs for residents for emotional, vocational, academic, self-reflection and mental wellness to enhance the college experience
Virginia Commonwealth University - Department of Residential Housing, Office Assistant, June 2007 - May 2008 Cleveland City School District - Empire Elementary, Cleveland, OH, In - House Tutor, August 2003 - May 2005
Increased proficiency test passing rate in three out of every four students
Education Virginia Commonwealth University; Bachelor of Science in Mass Communications: Strategic Advertising Graduation May 2009, GPA: 3.7 Major, 3.4 Cumulative
In-depth marketing research techniques o (SPSS program) o Focus groups and individual interviews Leadership techniques o Management styles Complete advertising campaigns o Complete category analysis o Strategic business solutions