Alexandra Savat

507-459-6681 asavat@iastate.edu

EDUCATION
Winona State University
Major: Communication Studies, with leadership emphasis
Cumulative GPA: 3.68 on 4.0 scale; Cum Laude Honors
Iowa State University
Masters Degree: Student Affairs in Higher Education

Bachelor of Arts

Master of Education, Student Affairs

WORK EXPERIENCE
Admissions Graduate Assistant
Fall 2016-Present
Iowa State University
Assisting in developing the Experience Iowa State programing that targets potential students coming to
Iowa State
Event planning for over 700 prospective students while coordinating schedules of various departments
and students
Alumni Relations Intern
Summer 2015-Summer 2016
Winona State University
Assisted in planning University events for over 100+ individuals while working with multiple planning
groups to create events targeting both older and young alumni
Worked with social media planning by working with regulating and tracking social media outlets and
determining the most effective way to reach our alumni
Communications Marketing Intern
Summer 2015
Mayo Clinic Health Systems- Franciscan Healthcare
Created press release articles as well as articles for the weekly newsletters, This Week at Mayo Clinic
Developed and executed a plan from start to finish to promote pride within the organization by creating
a social media plan, local tours, promotional media and established an intranet webpage for this project
Barista
Mugby Junction Coffee Shop
Gained service skills by dealing with customers needs and requests
Worked in a fast paced and high stress environment

Summer 2009-Spring 2015

Coaching
Fall 2011-Fall 2013
Winona Figure Skating Club Private Coach
Created a positive environment for students to learn and grow in, while developing positive
sportsmanship and athletic skills
Collaborated with other coaches to gain skills and knowledge from one another, while working together
for a common purpose

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LEADERSHIP
Lambda Pi Eta
Communication Studies honor program, 3.25 GPA requirement.

Spring 2016

Sigma Sigma Sigma

Fall 2012- Spring 2016
Dunham Women of Character Representative
Developed character skills and presented this information to multiple other organizations
National Panhellenic Conference Treasurer
Served as an ambassador between two sororitys, handling the funds and reimbursement process.
Fundraising Chairwoman
Organized and promoted over 10 fundraisers in a 6-month period, raising over $1,500 in profit.
A/CAC Conference Attendee
Was selected out of 76 women to attend a National level conference to develop leadership skills led
by the National President
Vice President of New Member Education
Established public speaking skills by providing information sessions weekly.
Communicated with 30+ women who I oversaw weekly about meetings, creating weekly schedules
with detailed information for them
Labyrinth Leadership Experience
Selected from 200+ women to represent my chapter at a leadership event, focusing on bettering
oneself and becoming a stronger leader and woman in todays society
President
Responsible for a detailed monthly submissions to National Headquarters as well as communicating
with over 80 women on a daily basis
National Honor Society Officer
Spring 2010-Spring 2012
Held weekly meetings and communicated with other students regularly
Developed over 10 fundraisers and community service opportunities throughout the year

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
YMCA tutoring
Relay for Life
Adopt a Highway
Kids First, Low Income Youth Project
Winona Area Humane Society
American Red Cross, Blood Drive
Trinona

REFERENCES
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Alexandra Savat
507-459-6681 asavat@iastate.edu