HANNA JEAN NELSON
**** ******** ***** **** ( GYPSUM, COLORADO 81637 (
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SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
A senior at Southern Methodist University seeks a position.
. Driven, self-motivated individual who has demonstrated initiative
and leadership qualities through positions
as President of women's fraternity and Publicity Chair for the
university's Relay For Life
. Journalism major and polished writer who has experience in
communications through internships with Good Housekeeping Magazine
and role at TV 8, a resort-owned television station in Avon,
Colorado
. Collaborative individual who is actively involved in the community
through campus organizations
HONORS & AWARDS
. Won the Veterans of Foreign Wars "Voice of Democracy"
speech competition at the
district, regional, and state levels (2006) and received
the Veterans of Foreign Wars Scholarship
. Recipient of merit-based Vail Resorts Scholarship - re-
assessed on a yearly basis (2006-Present)
. Won title as the youngest ever "Eagle County Fair and Rodeo
Queen" in 2003
. Initiated into Southern Methodist University's Greek honor
society, Order of Omega
COMMUNICATIONS EXPERIENCE
Summer 2009 Good Housekeeping Magazine-Production Assistant
New York, New York
. Edited scripts for the magazine's special television
segment titled "Back to School Special"
. Served as member of small broadcast team to produce the one-
hour television special
- Individually secured contract for in-kind use of Ann
Taylor merchandise wardrobe
- Scouted filming locations as well as interviewed and
selected segment participants
. Assisted in production of Isaac Mizrahi fashion shoot, home
makeover, and cooking segment
Summer 2007 TV 8-Production Intern
Avon, Colorado
. Managed the resort-owned, feature-centered television
station's green room
- Interfaced directly with the station's host, co-host,
and prominent local professionals
. Prepared production schedule timelines and directed camera
angle shots (6 a.m. call times)
Seasonal Bachelor Gulch Club-Event Planner & Concierge
Avon, Colorado
. Planned and coordinated day-long vacation activities for
residents of the club
. Collaborated with third-party vendors to orchestrate
activity logistics on behalf of residents
2007 - 2009 The Daily Update-Writer, Anchor, Producer, and
Director Dallas, Texas
. Wrote stories for television on international, national,
campus, and community news
. Directed team of peers to produce student-run television
broadcast station
2006 - 2007 Rotunda Yearbook-Features Writer
Dallas, Texas
. Wrote features stories showcasing highlights of first-year
student orientation, Mustang Corral
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
2009 - Present Publicity Chair-Relay For Life
Dallas, Texas
. Selected by SMU Relay For Life Directors to lead on-campus
promotion of fundraising event
. Initiated multi-tiered publicity initiative that included
social media and print marketing
. Supervised committee and collaborated with associate event
chairs to market event on campus
2009 - 2010 President-Alpha Chi Omega Women's Fraternity
Dallas, Texas
. Elected by 150 peers to preside over committee of ten
officers and serve on Standards Board
. Increased intra-chapter communication by creating open-
forum programming and policies
. Strengthened alumnae chapter relations by restructuring the
advisory board
. Served as chapter representative to campus and Greek
communities
2008 - 2009 Vice President of Recruitment-Alpha Chi Omega Women's
Fraternity Dallas, Texas
. Successfully recruited the chapter's largest new member
class through effective programming
. Planned and coordinated more than twenty recruitment
functions in tandem with vendors
. Managed and delegated tasks and responsibilities to
multiple committees
EDUCATION
Southern Methodist University-Meadows School of the
Arts Dallas, Texas
Major: Journalism
Minor: Human Rights
Major GPA: 3.53
Graduation: May 2010
Overall GPA: 3.21
2007 - 2010