Rebeca Baptista

7214 Washita Way Cell: (210) 232-5225

San Antonio, Texas 78256 Email: becka_bap@hotmail.com
beckabaptista.blogspot.com


JOB OBJECTIVE:
(To gain experience in a professional political setting)

EDUCATION:
The University of Texas at Austin Expected Date of Graduation: 2017
BA in Journalism, GPA: 3.9

Study Abroad in Rome, Italy Oglethorpe University Summer 2014
Introduction to Media Studies
Writing for Business

EMPLOYMENT:
Intern, U.S. Senator John Cornyn, Austin, TX 2014-Present
Compile Central Texas Press Clips for the Senators Austin staff
Organize Academy Nominations Applications and log them into InterTrac
First-Year Interest Group Mentor, University of Texas, Austin, TX 2014-Present
Lead a group of 15-20 college freshman as their mentor through the high school to college transition
Advise the students on which courses to take and who to contact for certain situations
Organize group activities on and off-campus

SKILLS:
Experienced in Photoshop
Familiar with Audacity
Experienced with FinalCut Pro
Knowledge in TextWrangler and HTML coding

ACTIVITIES:
Counselor for Camp Texas 2014-Present
Welcome University of Texas students to the Longhorn community by teaching traditions and serving as their guides to
university life during a two and a half day camp session

Haven for Hope Volunteer Mentor 2010-2013
Established the homeless shelters first mentor program
Tutored students in grades 8-12 and helped them with their college applications
Emphasized the value of education and mentored them to stay in school

HONORS:
Deans List Fall 2013 and Spring 2014
Alpha Chi Omega Outstanding Scholar Award 2013-2014
The Associated Alumni of Brown University Book Award 2012

REFERENCE:
Presented upon request