Alexandria P.

Rodriquez
aprodriquez13@gmail.com
Present Address: 20 N Blair St., Apt. 316, Madison, WI 53703
Permanent Address: 5717 Oak Park Rd., Oakwood Hills, IL 60013
Phone: 815-451-5904

Education
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Graduation: August 2015 | Bachelor of Arts | Major: Journalism
Areas of Emphasis: Reporting, Written Communications & Public Relations
Relevant Coursework
Mass Communication Practices
Intermediate Reporting
Investigative Writing and Reporting

Effects of Mass Communication

In-Depth Reporting

Academic Communications Projects

Collaborated with classmates to create and update a functional tourism website
for Madison, WI by taking photos, interviewing community members, writing
feature articles, crafting multimedia elements for the site, and uploading and
embedding content.
Designed an advertisement series for a student organization and was recognized
for my work by a panel of advertising, journalism and public relations specialists.
Worked with the Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism conducting
research about the dairy and beef industries in Wisconsin and completing
interviews with professionals and community members active within the dairy
industry.

Experience
Leadership and Communications Experience
Young Innovations | Customer Service Representative | Algonquin, IL April
2014 - January 2015

 Wrote, edited and distributed surveys to about 1000 clients per month.
Refined multi-tasking and organizational skills in a fast-paced, high-stress
environment interacting constantly with a large and diverse client base while
managing several side projects and consistently meeting deadlines.
Trusted with several projects to independently manage including running a
specialized branch of customer service.
Conferred with professional staff across departments to insure customer satisfaction.
Promoted from temp to full-time employee after impressing management with strong
work ethic and high quality of work.
MODA Magazine | Staff Writer | Madison, WI
August 2012 - May 2013
Created an original news roundup column for the magazine.
Effectively collaborated with a team of writers to meet deadlines every week.
Gained valuable media knowledge writing feature stories while improving writing
and interviewing skills.
People Program | Teaching Assistant | Madison, WI June 2012 August 2012
Assisted a professor in teaching journalism to a class of young teens.
Worked with the students individually to hone their writing and interviewing skills.
Adapted to working as a peacekeeper by negotiating and resolving differences
between students.

Service Experience
Badger Volunteer Program | Badger Volunteer | Madison, WI January 2015 May 2015
Experienced as a team player collaborating with fellow volunteers to ensure our
program for adults with disabilities ran smoothly

Additional Experience
Dominos Pizza | Asst. Manager & Customer Service | Madison, WI May 2011December 2013
Cultivated leadership skills as a shift leader effectively managing a diverse group of
people in a fast-paced environment.
Promoted excellent communication skills interacting with co-workers and customers.
Trained in general food safety and management.
Handled store finances and accounted for daily sales demonstrating organizational
skill.
La Cucina Caffe | Barista | Cary, IL
January 2014-March 2014
Managed daily operations including opening and closing the caf.
Prepared drink and food orders in a timely, friendly manner and to the customers
specifications.
Experienced in providing excellent customer service and building rapport with
customers.

Skills & Abilities

Computer: Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Dreamweaver, Adobe
Premiere Pro
Photography (DSLR camera)
Social Media Applications