Alexa Apgar

Alexa R. Apgar

***** ********** ******

Fort Hood, TX 76544

***********@*****.*** 484-***-****

Summary

Actively seeking a position in Education, Human Resources or Communication

where I will be able to make a strong impact on the organization by

providing a positive and energetic attitude to ensure success.

Summary of Qualifications

. Highly ambitious and goal-orientated individual with strong communication

and interpersonal skills

. Strong creative and presentation skills

. Broad knowledge of research methods

. 8 months experience as a Technical recruiter

. Proficient with setting up interviews and on boarding consultants through

the hiring process

. Resourceful and detail-orientated

. Adept in Microsoft Office Suite

. Knowledge of InDesign, PhotoShop, Social Media applications

Experience

KFORCE Technology Technical Recruiter

Austin, TX

September 2014 to Present

. Identify and recruit qualified candidates by engaging in sourcing

activities to include, but not be limited to: market research identifying

candidate sources, recruiting calls and attending seminars

. Determine and implement appropriate recruiting techniques for market,

industry, skill set, and region

. Qualify candidates by conducting telephone and in-person interviews to

obtain work history, education, training, job skills, and salary

requirements

. Package the qualified candidate for presentation to client

. Qualify and prioritize new job orders

. Set potential candidates up for interviews and proceed through the on

boarding hiring process if offered the position by the client

Paradigm Properties Inc., Marketing Assistant

Slippery Rock, PA

January 2014- May 2014

. Created apartment advertisements for the two locations: Stone Crest and

South Rock with InDesign and Microsoft Publisher

. Coordinated social events to entertain the tenants who live at both

apartment locations

. Promoted Stone Crest and South Rock through Social Media platforms such

as Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest

. Conducted "Breakfast Fridays" at the office for tenants and treated them

to food and prizes

Slippery Rock University Tour Guide (Part Time)

Slippery Rock, PA

January 2013- May 2014

. Interacted with both parents and students with questions and fun facts

. Participated in weekend showcases consisting of 200 prospective students

and parents

. Toured interested prospective students Slippery Rock's campus and

activities

. Assisted the Office of Admissions Staff with organizing media kits

. Performed clerical tasks by updating rosters within Excel, writing memos

and organizing accepted students paperwork

. Sent out thank you cards to parents and students

. Provided students with a follow up email with contact information if they

needed assistance

. Ensure a positive and energetic attitude to prospective students about

their first year at college

PR and Integrated Campaigns: Senior year Capstone Course

George Junior Republic

Slippery Rock, PA

September 2013 to December 2013

. Provided assistance in PR and marketing departments with four other

classmates for a George Junior Republic's marketing and donor relations

programs

. Created informational brochure templates, press releases and media kits

. Organized sponsor/donor material

. Liaison between classmates and George Junior Republic's Public Relations

Manager to plan a timeline of deadlines and events

Quaker Steak and Lube Marketing Intern

Sharon, PA

August 2013- November 2013

. Assisted the Marketing Vice President and Marketing team with new

projects

. Created and edited press releases and social media content

. Created informational brochure templates, press releases and media kits

. Assisted in Graphic Design for franchise and company artwork by creating

sales-driving collateral for high-traffic local events

. Weekly interaction with leadership to organize goals and objectives on

current projects

. Research on franchise development approaches and audiences, development

of targeted publics and messages

Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce Intern

Bethlehem, PA

July 2013- August 2013

. Assisted the Member Relations team with editing and writing press

releases for businesses in the Lehigh Valley

. Attended special networking events for The Young Business Professionals

and new members of The Chamber

. Updated the Chamber's website

. Visited prospective clients by informing them various marketing and

advertising opportunities by joining The Chamber

The Strand Theater

Zelienople, PA

January 2013- May 2013

. Developed a volunteer campaign with four classmates that focused on

increasing the number of volunteers

. Created informational brochures

. Due to this campaign, the number of volunteers increased by 5

. Reached out to the community to help financially support the Strand's

renovation goals

. Interviewed active volunteers

. Created a two minute commercial highlighting The Strand's volunteers

working and enjoying assisting the theater reach the potential

Fishman and Tobin Technical Design Intern

New York, New York

May 2012- August 2012

. Observed team meetings and assisted the design team with clothing

measurements for brands inclusive of Calvin Klein, Tommy Hilfiger,

Nautica, Roca Wear and Underarmour

. Daily interaction with Manager and Vice President with various technical

design responsibilities

. Assisted designers with measuring clothing samples and documenting size

changes

Education

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania

2010-2014

Bachelor of Science in Communication: Public Relations

Minor: Business Administration

Extra-curricular

. Slippery Rock University Field Hockey: 2010-2012

. Slippery Rock University's PRSA/Rock Productions Member

. Panel Spokesperson for "Diversity Week"

. Proud Military wife who supports her husband 110%

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