Amanda A.

Dixon
amandaadixon@gmail.com 650 Woodstone Road, Lithonia, GA 30058 770.598.2858 www.linkedin.com/in/amandaadixon

EDUCATION
The University of Georgia, Honors Program, Athens, GA Graduation: May 2013 Bachelor of Arts in Journalism, Magazines Bachelor of Arts, Sociology Minor: Spanish Cumulative GPA: 3.95/4.00 HOPE Scholarship Recipient, Zell Miller Scholarship Recipient, Paul Ashley Simon Memorial Scholarship Fund Recipient, Presidential Scholar, Outstanding Staff Recognition in Housing Department Newsletter, Deans List

COMMUNICATION EXPERIENCE
Latin American Association, Atlanta, GA Communications and Public Relations Intern May 2012 July 2012 Managed communication between non-profit organization, corporate representatives and community members in English and Spanish Fulfilled general office duties including data entry and recording minutes during meetings Assisted in the management of the non-profit organizations website content Worked alongside fellow interns and supervisors to coordinate logistics for Copa Latina de Atlanta, an annual charity soccer tournament and family fiesta providing 1,500 Latino individuals with community resources, live entertainment and recreational activities Department of University Housing, Athens, GA C.L.A.S.S. Advocate, Brumby Hall August 2011 May 2012 Served as a liaison and provided 35 minority freshman women with counseling, conflict mediation and assistance in seeking out campus resources and building relationships in an effort to improve the retention rate of African American students at the university Planned and facilitated 11 programs enabling freshman residents to enhance their social skills, appreciate diversity and achieve academic success and personal growth; created bulletin boards designed to educate residents Helped resident assistants to interpret and enforce departmental policies learned during training among peers and residents UGAzine, The University of Georgia, Athens, GA Staff Writer August 2011 May 2012 Developed story ideas and published three objective articles for a campus magazine published online and once a semester in print Sharpened writing, reporting and interviewing skills Enhanced editing skills by working closely with editor on each article Southern Distinction Magazine, Athens, GA August 2010 May 2011 Editorial Intern Conducted research, interviewed sources and published eight objective articles in a monthly lifestyle publication with a circulation of 6,000 serving as a source of information about Southern business and culture Performed administrative tasks such as photocopying documents, data entry and answering phones Represented the publication during local monthly distributions and social gatherings for subscribers and readers

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
Six Flags Over Georgia, Austell, GA May 2011 July 2011 Retail Hostess Assisted park guests in 11 different shops with a variety of merchandise including apparel, snacks and accessories Provided exceptional customer service in a fast-paced environment; earned two $35 gift cards for displaying professionalism Managed inventory and financial transactions exceeding $500 daily Maintained order of stores, participated in opening and closing procedures, aided in management of displays

CAMPUS AND COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

Service Ambassador, External Relations Committee Member The National Society of Collegiate Scholars, Member Brumby Community Service Auxiliary, Member IMPACT, Participant January 2012 Present March 2010 Present August 2011 May 2012 March 2012

SKILLS
Computer Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Internet; basic knowledge of InDesign, Joomla and Final Cut Pro; utilize social media including Facebook, Twitter, WordPress and LinkedIn Language Skills: Intermediate knowledge of conversational and written Spanish