Alexandra R. Purcell
Catholic Volunteer Network/AmeriCorps Volunteer
Resume
T:618.363.9191
Objective: To use my education, current and past work experience and skills to obtain a position working in public relations for a nonprofit organization.
Education
Maryville University of Saint Louis
Bachelor of Arts, Strategic Communication. Minor, Business Administration May 2013
G.P.A. 3.96 on a 4.0 scale
Maryville University Awards & Honors
Dean's Honors, Dean's Grant, Barat Scholarship, Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society, Kay Quinn Scholarship, Bascom Honors Program member
Relevant Coursework
Principles of Advertising, Professional & Organizational Communication, Principles of Public Relations, Social Media
Work Experience
Catholic Volunteer Network/AmeriCorps Volunteer Chicago, Illinois
Early Childhood Teaching Assistant at St. Vincent de Paul Center August 2013-Present
-Manage classrooms varying from birth to three years old
-Collaborate with fellow teachers in curriculum and lesson planning
Amate House Volunteer, Archdiocese of Chicago July 2013-Present
-Organize, attend and lead weekly prayer and community nights
-Live in community with 11 other Catholic Volunteer Network/AmeriCorps volunteers
Maryville University St. Louis, Missouri August 2012-May 2013
Center for Civic Engagement and Democracy Communication Assistant
-Coordinate correspondence among university faculty, staff and students surrounding campus events
-Create and oversee upkeep of the Center for Civic Engagement social media sites
Alumni Relations Department Intern & Office Assistant February 2011-August 2012
-Assisted with the production and coordination of annual alumni events, such as, Maryville Alumni Weekend and the St. Louis Speaker Series
-Provided writing and organization to specific sections of Maryville Magazine
Alzheimer's Association St. Louis, Missouri May 2012-August 2012
Special Events Intern
-Helped organize a community public relations plan for the Walk to End Alzheimer's
-Assisted development staff and the Walk committee in coordinated with team captains, participants and vendors
National Multiple Sclerosis Society: Gateway Area Chapter St. Louis, Missouri May 2012-August 2012
Event Planning & Logistics Intern
-Assisted with event planning for external fundraising events such as Challenge Walk and Bike MS
-Coordinated with the development department in organizing guidelines and delivery methods at events
Leadership and Involvement
Maryville University
-Spirit and Truth and campus Bible study, member Fall 2010-May 2013
-Campus Activities Board, Traditional and Spirit Committee Board member Fall 2011-August 2012
-Maryville Cultures Connect, Events Committee Executive Board member Fall 2011-August 2012
-Saints Nation Team, Orientation Leader Fall 2011 & Fall 2012
Operation Food Search, Volunteer September 2012
Humane Society of Monroe County Illinois, Volunteer March 2012
Sophia M. Sachs Butterfly House, Guest Services Volunteer Summer 2011
Nazareth Farm, College Week Volunteer Summer 2011
Habitat for Humanity, Volunteer at MS Gulf Coast, St. Louis and St. Charles County locations July 2010-September 2011
Skills
-Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
-Knowledge in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign
-Proficiency and current use of Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Pinterest present