alexia fernandez 941-592-4734 alexiafernandez5@gmail.com https://alexiafernandez.journoportfolio.com/
Twitter: @alexiafedz
WORK EXPERIENCE
SKILLS
Orlando Sentinel
Digital photography and photo editing Skilled with InDesign, Wordpress and AP Style Equipment: Adobe Creative Suite, Nikon D3200 Fluent in Spanish, conversational in French
Intern
May 2014 - July 2014
Covered the International Drive section, specifically focusing on Brazilian business expansion and the effects of tourism in the Central Florida area. Worked together with business editors to brainstorm story ideas for FIFA World Cup 2014 coverage. Also contributed to El Sentinel, writing stories in Spanish. Her Campus UFL
Writer
Aug 2014 - present
Writer covering Life & Style, Entertainment and Campus news. Articles are published every week, I also pitch stories every week and promote articles heavily on social media sites like Twitter and Facebook. Link: www.hercampus.com/school/ufl WUFT News
Web Producer
Jan 2015 - present
Pitch stories every week with focus on the 14 county area that WUFT News covers. Works in the Innovation News Center located within the University of Florida. Covered the execution of Johnny Shane Kormondy in Starke, Florida. Covers breaking news during newsroom shifts. Our Town Magazine Features Writer Jan 2015 - present Writer feature stories that include profiles, evergreen stories and entertainment pieces for the Gainesville area as well as other surrounding cities, including Ocala, Florida and High Springs, Florida. Adept at taking pictures for stories covered with personal Nikon DSLR. The Independent Florida Alligator Staff Writer January 2014 - Dec 2014 Worked as a staff writer for the largest student-run newspaper in the country. Covered university and metro news. Brainstormed with editors on future stories and pitched ideas on a daily basis. Wrote stories every day, as well.
HONORS/AWARDS Gates Millennium Scholar recipient Recipient of a scholarship created by Bill and Melinda Gates. Funds full tuition, room, board and study abroad programs for the entire four years of my education at the University of Florida. (2012-present) Social Media Chair of the UF Society of Professional Journalists Interacts with members and university students on all social media platforms (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram) in the 2014-2015 school year.
EDUCATION Seeking a B.S. in journalism from the University of Florida Graduation date: May 2016
REFERENCES Wayne Garcia Florida Scholastic Press Association Director 813-468-1925 Rafael Palacio El Sentinel Editor
Orlando Sentinel 407-420-5058
Victoria Messina Her Campus UFL Editor in Chief 813-579-8555