Alex Hawkins

Villa Rica, GA ***** 770-***-**** addjlp@r.postjobfree.com

EDUCATION

English (M.A) Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX May 2020 English (B.A) University of West Georgia, Carrollton, GA May 2018 SUMMARY OF SKILLS

Technical Writing

· Convey complex content in multiple genres, across a variety of platforms to both technical and non-technical users clearly and concisely.

· Critically engage with, distill, and synthesize large bodies of information in an academic, professional, and creative context.

· Fluency in Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.) and Google Docs.

· Develop and implement, in coordination with other functions, a sustainable process for soliciting and receiving feedback and testimonials to be used across various activities: marketing, grading, publishing.

· Adapt to rapidly changing circumstances and think on one’s feet and implement feedback from supervisors and peers.

· Master technical skills, such as: new software, video editing, audio editing, and document formatting techniques; and convey information in innovative and creative ways. Organization and Planning

· Establish personal goals and deadlines, meet deadlines, and devise and implement metrics for a successful year and a half long project (Master’s Thesis).

· Construct and coordinate with a committee of superiors and keep detailed administrative records for them.

· Master multiple research methodologies including article research and synthesis, archival research, data collection, and mixed methods.

· Expect, identify, investigate, and creatively solve problems and plan accordingly to these expectations and experiences.

· Ability to accomplish tasks with little supervision and follow through on deadlines with a sense of urgency. Communication

· Support business development and other functions with the creation and branding of customer presentations. Aid in storytelling, formatting, graphics creation, and ensuring the branding is within expectations.

· Use social media to engage and network with professionals in the video game and academic industries and promote content through these same channels.

· Maintain contact with supervisors and other team members and work personally with an assigned copy editor.

· Solid understanding of interactive medium and new technologies.

· Communicate effectively across cultural backgrounds, language barriers (Chinese), and age (younger children).

· Collaborate with a team to achieve a common goal or solve a common problem in regard to teaching, publication, event coverage, thesis research,

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

Teaching Assistant Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX August 2018 – Present

· Taught first-year writing courses to college students for two years in the Department of English, coordinated with various teams and superiors, and evaluated students’ work and activity. Instructor VIP Kid, Remote May 2019 – October 2019

· Taught predetermined English lessons to Chinese students (ages 3-12) online. Writer The Odyssey, Remote July 2016 – January 2017

· Wrote articles based on personal interest for online audience, coordinated with chief editors, and effectively utilized social media to promote content. Junior Editor Gamnesia, Remote December 2014 – March 2016

· Wrote articles based on industry news, conducted interviews, provided event coverage, coordinated with various editors, utilized social media to promote content, and researched industry knowledge. Research Assistant University of West Georgia, Carrollton, GA August 2017 – May 2018

· Conducted and coordinated research on long-term project for a superior based off their requests and feedback.

OTHER WORK EXPERIENCE

Barista Gallery Row Coffee Company July 2017 – August 2018 Associate Publix Supermarkets June 2013 – July 2017 AWARDS AND ACHIEVEMENTS

UWG First Year Writing, University of West Georgia English Department

· Awarded by faculty member for superior writing during freshman year. Dr. George D. Walker English Scholarship, University of West Georgia English Department

· Awarded by faculty for outstanding student in the English department. Eagle Scout, Boy Scouts of America

· Achieved highest rank in Boy Scouts of America. Years of commitment. Handled and operated a community-based project. Held various leadership positions. Dean’s List (Every Semester), University of West Georgia Dean’s Office