AVERY M.

STEFAN
ORINDA, CALIFORNIA 94563 925.330.8865 astefan@smu.edu LINKEDIN PROFILE: www.linkedin.com/in/averystefan/ E-PORTFOLIO : www.averystefan.wordpress.com

OBJECTIVE
To obtain a marketing position in which I can effectively capitalize on my writing and communication skills and creativity to successfully promote a company in innovative ways.

EDUCATION
SOUTHERN METHODIST UNIVERSITY, HONORS PROGRAM, Dallas, TX Bachelor of Arts, Journalism Bachelor of Arts, French CUMULATIVE GPA: 3.8 Expected Graduation: May 2014

Honors and Societies: 2013 Student Ambassador for Sweet Briar College Junior Year in France, Honor Roll Spring 2012- Top 15% of entire undergraduate student body, Honor Roll Fall 2011- Top 15% of entire undergraduate student body, Distinguished Honor Roll Spring 2011- Top 10% of entire undergraduate student body, Honor Roll Fall 2010- Top 15% of entire undergraduate student body, Top 10 Sophomore nominee for 2011, Hilltop Scholar- awarded for demonstrating Leadership, Community Service, and Academic qualities, Distinguished Hilltop Scholar- Top 5% of HSP, Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Student, Golden Key International Honour Society, National Society of Collegiate Scholars, Academic Excellence Award Recipient-Received above 3.75 GPA in first semester of college SWEET BRIAR COLLEGE JUNIOR YEAR IN FRANCE, Paris, France GPA: 3.67 (Literature, History, Art History and Political Science, all classes in French) UNIVERSITE PARIS SORBONNE PARIS IV, Paris, France GPA: 3.7 (Literature and Media, all classes in French) INSTITUT CATHOLIQUE, Paris, France GPA: 4.0 (Literature, all classes in French) 2012-13

2012-13

Fall 2012

WORK EXPERIENCE
RAZE MEDIA, Dallas, TX Spring 2014-Present Mobile Marketing/Communications Intern: Marketing Coordinator for Republic Spirit Blends. Responsible for communicating brand analysis and public relations strategies to corporate and consumer based clients. Responsible for managing social media and product management (monthly reports, social media calendars etc.). BARBACOA RESTAURANT and TABLE 24 RESTAURANT, Orinda, CA Winter 2013 and Summer 2012 Hostess and Runner: Organized seating for up to 400 guests per night, as well as restaurant events, through OpenTable. This position honed my ability to remain calm under pressure and handle multiple tasks at once. MICHAEL STARS, Walnut Creek, CA Summer 2013 Sales Supervisor, Assistant Manager: Opened and closed the store, responsible for managing funds and inventory of clothing. Interacted daily with clients and all levels in the company, composed the daily emails to corporate, operated the register and RetailPro software, completed daily recon sheets and mastered product knowledge. MOMINDUM, Paris, France Spring 2013 Marketing Intern: Translated the companys entire website and produced content, interacted with clients and collaborated with the Marketing Director as well as other employees to market their product. THE ICON CONCIERGE, Paris, France Fall and Spring 2012-13 Paris Fashion Week Reporter: Attended and wrote reviews for fashion shows and events including Elie Saab and Chanel. COLLEGEFASHIONISTA.COM Summer 2012 Style Guru, Intern: Submitted a fashion blog and accompanying photos of street fashion with a weekly deadline. SMU.COURSEBOOKS.COM Fall 2010-Spring 2013 Founder and Promoter: Created and programmed online start-up for students at my university to find the cheapest textbooks available. SHELBY DESIGNS & ILLUSTRATES May 2010 Graphic Design Intern: Managed projects and timelines and worked closely with printing companies and clients.