AMANDA UMPIERREZ

(347) 617-3256
164-26 76th Road
Fresh Meadows, NY 11366
amandaumpierrez@hotmail.com
E-Portfolio: clippings.me/amandaumpierrez
Website: http://amandaumpierrez.weebly.com/
EDUCATION ST. JOHNS UNIVERSITY, QUEENS, NY
Bachelor of Science in Journalism; Minor in Government and Politics | GPA: 3.91

May 2016

NEWS EXPERIENCE:
NEWS EDITOR | THE TORCH
March 2015 Present
Assign stories to 4-8 reporters weekly and establish firm deadlines
Edit articles for accuracy, content and grammatical errors
Work with university officials, media relations and members of student organizations
Circulate 1000 copies weekly for the St. Johns community
ASSISTANT NEWS EDITOR | THE TORCH
November 2014 March 2015
Fact-check articles for content and veracity
Pitch story ideas concerning news on a local, national and international spectrum
Participate in designing the section and overall layout of the newspaper
EMPLOYMENT:
DISCOVER NEW YORK PEER LEADER | ST. JOHNS UNIVERSITY
April 2014 Present
Aid 40 freshman students each semester with their college transition
Refer campus resources, events and activities to students
Collaborate with professors on field based learning trips to different New York City areas
ORIENTATION COORDINATOR | ST. JOHNS UNIVERSITY
Read and discuss 200+ applications for Orientation Leader positions
Organize and direct a training class of 85+ candidates
Oversee a staff of 60 Orientation Leaders in order to ensure program success

September 2014 Present

ORIENTATION LEADER | ST. JOHNS UNIVERSITY

June 2013 January 2015
Stimulate the process of getting new students acclimated to college
Advise students and parents on rules and regulations of campus life
Partner with campus resources to facilitate sessions occupied by 300+ students at a time
Operate and manage a total of sixteen sessions during summer months
SALES ASSOCIATE | PANERA BREAD
February 2013 August 2013
Provide information to customers in a timely manner
Assist 100+ customers each day with any questions regarding produce or service
Maintain a high level of professionalism and customer service during 10 hour work days

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Fluent in Spanish
Computer skills: Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook and Pinterest (for business)
Working knowledge of Adobe Photoshop and InDesign