Alexandra

M. Liss
Alexandra.Liss@Marquette.edu

745 Stonehedge Road | Saint Charles, IL 60174

(630) 947-4227
EDUCATION

Marquette University, Milwaukee, WI

Bachelor of Arts in Communications
Major: Corporate Communication
Minor: Marketing and Human Resources

May 2016
GPA: 3.5

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EXPERIENCE

Marketing and Communications Intern

April 2015 Present
Froedtert Hospital, Milwaukee, WI
Create content for internal distribution to promote employee engagement and gather feedback
Develop stories and pitch to multiple media outlets including print, radio and broadcast networks
Compile data from Cision and Meltwater to identify Froedterts successes and create competitive analysis
Corporate Communications Intern
May 2015 August 2015
A.O. Smith, Milwaukee, WI
Planned social media campaigns to engage internal and external audiences with the company online
Wrote articles about the companys socially responsible initiatives and successes to post on the intranet
Conducted interviews with employees and partners regarding growth, development and achievements
Public Relations Intern
January 2015 April 2015
Ellingsen Brady Advertising, Milwaukee, WI
Wrote, edited and proofed press releases, advisories, ad copy, etc.
Researched and compiled media lists, pitched and tracked ad placements using Cision
Managed account support projects and oversaw construction of products to clients
Sales and Marketing Intern
August 2014 December 2014
FOCUS Training, Milwaukee, WI
Created new ways to engage clients through social media, i.e. monitored a Facebook page
Evaluated and researched client lists using SalesForce to make 75 calls per week
Improved product content and materials through researching updated information and strategies
Team Leader
February 2014 August 2014
Orientation Staff Marquette University, Milwaukee, WI
Welcomed incoming students to the university by coordinating the check-in process
Facilitated group discussions and helped guide new students and parents around campus
Ran social events and activities for the students to adapt more efficiently to their new environment

ACTIVITIES

Treasurer of Lambda Pi Eta

March 2015 May 2016
Marquette University, Milwaukee, WI
Maintain the honor societys budget and coordinate events to enhance professional growth
Founding Member of Kappa Delta and Recruitment Counselor
February 2015 May 2016
Marquette University, Milwaukee, WI
Establish vision, standards and philanthropy events on campus as well as guide new members in Greek life
Volunteer of Marquette MARDI GRAS
January 2013 May 2016
Marquette University, Milwaukee, WI
Travel to New Orleans to help rebuild poverty-stricken areas devastated by Hurricane Katrina

Social media planning on various platforms such as Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, etc.
Knowledge of marketing and media software including SalesForce, OneSite, Cision and Meltwater
Ability to work in teams as well as manage leadership positions to achieve goals
Critical thinker who is efficient in gathering resources and information to create solutions for problems