SHANNON TAYLOR SMITH

Shannontsmith@utexas.edu
320 Pleasant Valley Road Mendham, NJ 07945 (973)-270-4740
EDUCATION
The University of Texas at
Austin

Universitat
Barcelona

Autnoma

de

Bachelor of Journalism: Moody School of

Communications
Spanish Language Minor
Business Foundations Certificate: McCombs
School of Business
Overall GPA: 3.82
Dual Spanish-Business studies in Barcelona,
Spain

May 2017

Fall 2015

EXPERIENCE
Austin Fit Magazine - Editorial Intern; Austin, TX
Fall 2016
Pitched and authored weekly lifestyle focused story ideas
Planned and executed interviews with CEOs of multi-billion dollar companies for articles in the
monthly publication
C.H. Kauffman & Associates, Inc. - Broker Intern; Red Bank, NJ
Summer 2016
With existing relationships in over 75 banks, helped secure financing for 18 different commercial
properties, worth values of more than $110,000,000
Processed servicing fees and operating account deposits on QuickBooks
Maintained client relationships by making daily contact (via phone and email) with more than 18
regular clients
Media Hackathon Participant - Member of winning team, Moody School of Communication
April 2016
Designed and modeled a unique sports news aggregating app, with features such as team
customization and a geo-fenced live chat room
Led the team in the creation of a multimedia marketing plan aimed to reengage millennials in
professional sports
The Odyssey - Assistant Editor in Chief; Austin, TX
Jan 2014 - May 2015
Edited weekly submissions for content, grammar, AP style
Wrote weekly articles on various subjects targeted at college students
The Daily Texan Sports Writer; Austin, TX
Fall 2014
Covered UT Womens Golf beat
Liberty Realty - Intern; Hoboken, NJ
Summer 2014
Organized a database for potential sellers whose houses were taken off the market/failed to pass
home inspection during the suffering years of 2008-2012
Evaluated local Hudson County for-sale property based on market value and potential for home
improvement
ICare Childrens Foundation - Spanish-speaking liaison; Morristown, NJ
Sep 2013Jan 2014
Consolidated client list of more than 150 families below the poverty threshold and managed phones
for all Spanish speaking business
Acted as Spanish interpreter and translator at charity events
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE AND AFFILIATIONS

NBC - Dell Match Play Volunteer; Austin, TX

March 2016
Behind the ropes access; followed matches and reported scores/match details to on-air production
associate
Academic Tutor - Math and Spanish; Austin, TX
Fall 2013Present
Instructed high school student in a number of areas, focusing on lessons in Algebra 1, Geometry and
Pre-Calculus
Society of Professional Journalists - Active Member
Fall 2013-Present
Delta Delta Delta Sorority - Member
Fall 2013-Present
Escola Mare de Deu de Nuria - English teacher; Barcelona, Spain
Fall 2015
HONORS
National Society of Collegiate Scholars Inductee
Fall 2013-Present
University Honors (all semesters)
Fall 2013-Spring 2016
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Computer Skills: MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe Photoshop, Final Cut Pro, Audacity, familiarity
with Swift and Xcode
Certifications: Mortgage Bankers Association Commercial Real Estate Certificate (2016)
Languages: Spanish proficiency