8/10/2019 2014 Resume - Alexis Lois McCartney

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AlexisMcCartney

(305)987-4524alexisloismccartney@gmail.com

A dedicated student Multimedia Journalist with a strong nose for community news and all things pop culture. As an aspiring fashion

journalist/publicist, I have developed an eye for detail all while becoming a master at organizing, alexisloismccartney.wordpress.com

Education University of North Florida Jacksonville, Fla.- B.S. Communication/ Multimedia Journalism (08/12- Present)Miami Dade College Kendall/ West Campus Miami, Fla.- A.A. Mass Communication/ Journalism (06/10- 06/12)

Internships/Experience

Jacksonville MagazineEditorial Intern Jacksonville, Fla. (09/14-Present)

Pitching story ideas, writing both shorts and feature-length pieces for Jacksonville, 904, Taste, Bride

and Home magazines, editing proofs of stories, sitting in on staff meetings, adhering to deadlines,

interviewing local newsmakers, artists and restaurant owners. When applicable, creating designs for

story layouts, event posters and various marketing collateral and working with the creative director to

bring those designs to life.

Inside Jacksonville Student Reporter -Jacksonville, Fla. (08/14- Present)

A UNF capstone course of the Multimedia Journalism division. Projects produced in this class include

written stories, photos, video stories and audio material for UNF-TV.com, and also a reflective blog.

Stories air on WCWJ-Channel 17 on the last Sunday of each month.

CI Visions PR & MarketingPublic Relations Intern New York, NY (05/14-08/14)

Applied Journalism Student Reporter -Jacksonville, Fla. (08/13- 12/13)

Wrote and created content for local media outlets that included WJCT Radio, The Florida- Times Union

and Folio Weekly. Samples can be found on Jacksonville.com or Hopefund.org

The SpinnakerFeatures/Daily News Reporter -Jacksonville, Fla. (06/13- 02/14)

Samples can be found on unfspinnaker.com. Stories include fashion, profiles & university news.

Couture Inspires Charity (CHIC) Social Media Coordinator Jacksonville, Fla. (01/13-Present)

Faces Modeling Troupe Trainer & Public Relations Officer - Jacksonville, Fla. (08/12- 05/14)

Jacksonville Fashion WeekBack of House Volunteer - Jacksonville, Fla. (03/13)

Do You Remember?Editorial Intern Miami, Fla.(05/13- 08/13)

Stories were frequently pitched during weekly editorial meetings. In addition to writing 500 to 800-word articles, tasks included sourcing images and researching entries to populate a shared editorial

calendar. Stories include fashion history, music and trend forecasts.

Work Osprey Operators University of North Florida (Present)

Professional Fundraiser (Raised $12,361, securing 29.8% of the pledges on a credit/debit card)

Urban Outfitters Manhattan, NY (05/14-08/14) Jacksonville, Fla. (Present)

Sales Associate