Alexandra Ernst

EDUCATION
LOYOLA UNIVERSITY NEW ORLEANS
Bachelor of Arts, GPA: 3.86 Major: Advertising, Mass Communication Minor: Pre-Masters of Business Administration

(504) 782 8206 amernst@loyno.edu www.alexandra-ernst.com

New Orleans, LA August 2011 Fall 2011 Orlando, FL Summer 2010

DISNEY COLLEGE PROGRAM, Epcot Main Entrance Operations MAGICAL MEDIA TOUR
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Welcome, interact, and create a magical experience for guests before entering the park.

EUROPE, LSU Study Abroad Program

Paris, Prague, Vienna, Budapest, Dresden, Croatia, London, Giverny, Amsterdam, and Barcelona

HONORS
Gold ADDY Award, judged by industry executives and awarded by the American Advertising FederationFebruary 2011 Awarded for Green Light New Orleans brochure Kappa Tau Alpha Top Scholar, Highest GPA in School of Mass Communication Graduating Class Spring 2011 Most Outstanding Fitness Instructor Award, Loyola University Sports Complex 2010-2011 Kappa Tau Alpha, Mass Communication Honors Society Fall 2010 Alpha Sigma Nu, Jesuit Honors Society Fall 2009

MARKETING & ENTREPRENEURSHIP

A-MAZE-ING.COM,

Chief Operating Officer

life-size maze rentals

January 2011-Present

New Orleans, LA Innovate business ideas; develop marketing strategies; plan and arrange expansion to Austin, TX; create and update website, using Flash; design print and web ads; promote social media and networking; create databases; conduct cold calls; book events; design maze layouts; interview and hire new employees; coordinate and oversee over 20 employees; create a team-oriented atmosphere; maintain excellent customer service; and handle payments.

COMPUTER SYSTEMS NETWORK INC., iWork-tickets branch

Assistant Account Executive

Fall 2010 New Orleans, LA

Coordinated marketing campaign, involving direct marketing, cold calling over 400 regional businesses, and various sales calls.

DELIGHTFUL DINNERS
Owner

Summer 2008 & 2009 New Orleans, LA

Designed promotional media to generate neighborhood business. Prepared and delivered well-balanced meals to customers Sunday-Thursday. Generated profits from the first day of business and increased profits throughout existence.

SWEET SIMPLICITY, Bridal Jewelry by Alexandra

Designed jewelry and keepsakes for large and small wedding parties.

May 2005-July 2007 New Orleans, LA

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
LOYOLA UNIVERSITY NEW ORLEANS
January 2009-June 2011 Spring 2011 Established campaign tagline; used Photoshop, InDesign, and Keynote to design advertisements, plans book, and presentations.

Creative Team, NSAC Advertising Campaign

Founding Member & Vice President of Communication and Social Media, Loyola Sunday Cooks
2010 Spring 2011 Developed and promoted multiple on and off-campus cooking and dining events that drew over 100 attendees

Spring

Alexandra Ernst

(504) 782 8206 amernst@loyno.edu www.alexandra-ernst.com

Admissions Counselor Intern, Student Ambassador, Loyola University Office of Admissions Fall 2009-Spring
2010 Communicated campus life with prospective students and parents through university tours. Processed and analyzed applications for admission opportunities, interviewed potential scholarship recipients, and handled daily correspondence with regional directors in CA, WA, and NY.

Fitness Instructor and Personal Trainer, Loyola University Sports Complex Director of New Members, Delta Gamma Fraternity Epsilon Phi Chapter

May 2009-June 2011

January December 2009 Planned and organized various events, including Inspiration retreat, Initiation, Big Sis/Lil Sis reveal, Anchor Pals, New Member Fundraiser, and chapter meet-and-greets for current and new members; developed fun, peer-building activities each week; and maintained budget.

CAMPUS, COMMUNITY, &

OTHER INVOLVEMENT
January 2011-Present Spring 2009 & 2010 February 2008-October 2008 Fall 2008 July Fall Spring Fall Spring 2011 2010 2010 2009 2008

American Advertising Federation, New Orleans Southern Eye Banks Annual Gift of Sight Celebration, volunteer The Balcony, Wedding Ceremonies and Receptions, preparations and service Service for Sight, organized and promoted fundraiser

PUBLICATIONS
www.a-MAZE-ing.com Green Light New Orleans, Brochure Pack Chat Blog, Loyola University Admissions Involvement Enriches College Experience The Maroon, Loyola weekly newspaper Friendship Circle The Pick, Southeastern Louisiana biannual publication