Alexis B. Sweet 867 W. Main St., Westerville, Ohio 43081 (614) 507-9517 alexis.b.sweet.1@ohio.

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EDUCATION
SCRIPPS COLLEGE OF COMMUNICATION, OHIO UNIVERSITY, Athens, Ohio September 2008 Present Bachelor of Science in Journalism, E.W. Scripps School of Journalism, expected completion June 2012 COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES, OHIO UNIVERSITY, Athens, Ohio September 2008 Present Bachelor of Arts in Spanish, Department of Modern Languages, expected completion June 2012
Specialization: Public Relations, Certificate: Political Communication GPA 3.7

GPA 3.9 RELATED EXPERIENCE

SUSAN G. KOMEN, COLUMBUS AFFILIATE, Columbus, Ohio Social Media Intern IMPRESSIONS (student-run PR firm), Athens, Ohio Account Executive, College Book Store
Update blog, Twitter, Facebook and YouTube Research SEO

Programma Mayab: Study abroad winter quarter 2009 in Mrida, Mexico

January 2011 Present

Oversaw planning, promotion and implementation for Homecoming for the Homeless and Sibs Weekend for Big Brothers Big Sisters Implemented market research on textbook rentals Helped plan/ promote Thanksgiving Feasts Co-wrote PR plan Managed social Media (Facebook/ Twitter) Helped plan Dump the Pump days

September 2008 Present September 2010 Present

Account Associate, Bob Evans

September 2009 June 2010 September 2008 June 2009

Account Associate, Athens Transit

HAMILTON LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT, Columbus, Ohio Communications Intern

November 2010 December 2010

Wrote stories for website to highlight events around the district Took photos to archive special events throughout the district Designed promotional materials to send home with parents Oversaw the Community Partners Holiday Help Gift Drive Helped in planning and implementation of Columbus Radio Group School Spirit Award Lunch/ $5,000 Check Presentation

LESIC & CAMPER COMMUNICATIONS, Columbus, Ohio Public Relations Intern

Led media efforts to promote 11 Voices for Children regional briefings Served as editor for Ohio Advocates for Healthcare Access RoundUp Researched, created, and maintained key stakeholder lists Created and maintained social media for various clients Helped plan and implement launch for Human Services Chamber Helped plan/ pitch Wal-Mart news appearances

June 2010 August 2010

EMPLOYMENT
OHIO UNIVERSITY LEARNING COMMUNITIES, Athens, Ohio Peer Mentor OHIO UNIVERSITY GOLF & TENNIS CENTER, Athens, Ohio Recreational Assistant CITY OF WESTERVILLE PARKS AND RECREATION Lifeguard/ Swim Instructor September 2009 Present September 2008 Present May 2005 - Present

COMMUNITY SERVICE
Ohio University Swim Meets Westerville Area Chamber of Commerce Golf Outing, Music & Arts Festival Special Olympics

AFFILIATIONS AND HONORS

Public Relations Student Society Of America PRSuccess Writer/ Editor ImPRessions Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society Sigma Alpha Lambda Honor Society Vice President of PR Ohio University Womens Water Polo Social Chair Mortar Board Society Amanda J. Cunningham Leadership Center - Peer Mentor Gateway Scholarship McCrory Scholarship Deans Scholarship Deans List