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ALEXIS MCGINNIS

 

Address: 

5915 NE 4th Pl.

Renton, WA, 98059

 

E-mail: lexi.mcginnis@hotmail.com

Telephone: (206) 484-5588

 

University address: 

820 NE Campus St.

Pullman, WA, 99163

Professional info

 

It is my hope to gain experience in the field of strategic communication, specifically advertising. I plan to utilize both my knowledge of advertising and hospitality to find a career that encompasses both fields. I am open to may new experiences and jump at any chance to further my professional self.

Work experience

 

SERVER, Fairwood Golf and Country Club

May 2011—Present, Fairwood, Washington

Responsible for upholding the highest standards in creating an upscale dining experience for members and providing quality customer service in regards to food, settings, and cleanliness

 

TECHNICAL ASSISTANT, WSU Holland and Terrell Libraries

January 2014—Present, Pullman, Washington

Assist with the Wallis and Mary Kimble Project, including scanning, using Photoshop on, and entering information for various newspaper clippings so student may access them for research

 

SALES ASSOCIATE, Victoria’s Secret

January 2013—June 2013, Tukwila, Washington

Duties included assisting customers with all sales-related inquiries, managing and memorizing inventory of the store, operating the cash register and properly handling all sales, providing customers with friendly service, and possessing the ability to work as a team whilst exhibiting individual leadership qualities

 

INTERN, Port of Seattle

June 2011—August 2011, Seattle, Washington

Exhibited growth in a real world office experience, contributing work to various departmental projects, assisting with the opening of the new Rental Car Facility, and designed multiple forms of educational handouts available to potential customers

 

Software

 

Proficient in the following programs: 

  • Adobe InDesign

  • Photoshop

  • Illustrator

  • Microsoft Word

  • PowerPoint

  • Publisher

  • Excel

  • Outlook

Skills

 

  • Conceptual and visual skills both digitally and in print Strong leadership ability

  • Event planning

  • Self-motivated

  • Fast paced

  • Thrive in both team and independent working environments

 

2010 - present

2010 - present

Education

 

WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY

May 2016—The Edward R. Murrow College of Communication

Bachelor of Arts in Strategic Communication, emphasis in Advertising

Minor in Hospitality Business Management

Graduate of the Honors College

GPA—3.6

Leadership and Activities

 

VICE PRESIDENT OF CHAPTER DEVELOPMENT, Alpha Omicron Pi

January 2014—December 2014

Responsible for creating opportunities for growth in inter-chapter relationships among sisters, alumni, and various advisers. Have successfully executed sisterhood events including our annual raft trip, end-of-year banquet, bonding with other sororities, and various morale-boosting activities.

 

NATIONAL SOCIETY OF LEADERSHIP AND SUCCESS, Member

November 2014—Present

Students are nominated by university faculty based on extreme leadership skills and merit portrayed. Membership includes professional leadership certification, group commit to community involvement, and ultimately making the world a better place.

 

NATIONAL SOCIETY FOR COLLEGIATE SCHOLARS, Member

April 2013—Present

The NSCS chapter at WSU is one of the strongest and fastest growing chapters in the Pacific Northwest. The chapter hosts regular meetings, provides chapter scholarships to active members, and serves the community through projects like Adopt-A-Highway.

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