Ellie Thornton

757-***-**** ● *** East Washington St. Lexington, VA, 24450 ● adn58g@r.postjobfree.com

EDUCATION

Washington and Lee University Expected May 2023 Lexington, VA

·Major: English

·Minors: Studio art in graphic design, and legal and justice studies

· GPA: 3.769

Norfolk Academy May 2019

·Honor Roll every semester Norfolk, VA

·Global Affairs Fellowship (5 years)

LEADERSHIP AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

Global Affairs Fellowship, January 2014- May 2019

Cohort Representative

• Studied and lead discussions on diplomacy, foreign affairs, military structure, and intelligence policies.

•Planned a trip to Peru to study and document traditional, medicinal practices of Peruvians without access to hospitals to influence medication development.

•Participated in a yearly symposium to educate peers on relevant topics.

•Completed 5-8 hours of community service per week.

Peer Counseling May 2020 -intending 2023

Peer Counselor

·Completed initial round of training by head of counseling center at W&L and continue ongoing training.

·Provide support and guidance to assigned freshman hall (minimum of three hours a week spent with my hall).

·Helped create handbook for COVID survival while unable to be present on my assigned hall.

InGeneral Magazine August 2020- intending 2023

Contributor and chief social media manager

·Helped pull together a delayed COVID fall issue to communicate with student body.

·Assisted with graphics and editing.

·Manage social media accounts, curate Instagram posts, and Twitter feed.

·Track engagement and diagnostics in social media.

RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE

TRISH Boutique May 2020 - January 2021

Marketing and media intern

• Contributed to the website rebrand.

•Photographed and orchestrated Instagram posts.

•Researched clothing and beauty trends, analyzed reach of business, and assisted in buying for upcoming seasons.

•Helped business owner create content for her fashion column in our local magazine regularly.

SKILLS & INTERESTS

Skills:

•Sewing, pattern drafting, and garment design.

•Painting, sculpting, and digital design.

•Proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Windows and Mac operating systems.

•Proficient with Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign.

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