Ali Czarnecki

(330) 931-0773 | alirczar@gmail.com

EDUCATION

Miami University
BA: English Literature and Professional Writing, GPA: 3.65
Deans List: Fall 10, Spring 12, Fall 12, Spring 13, Fall 13, Spring 14

Miami University Literary London Program
Traveled throughout Europe and visited a vast array of historical sites while simultaneously taking part
in classes on English literature

May 14
Oxford, OH


Summer 12
London, UK

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Seaport Global Holdings, LLC: Temporary Office Coordinator
Answer sales and trading lines, distribute dial-ins
Assist all departments with administrative requests
Schedule conference rooms in Outlook and request proposals from event vendors
Manage Human Resource projects through filtering, filing, and qualifying applicants
Manage information and data within Excel spreadsheets

Barrett Benefits Group: Intern
Researched and created monthly wellness newsletters for clients
Edited benefit proposals for error-free delivery
Designed fliers for corporate events using InDesign
Prepared claims and client presentation support

The Alpha Phi Quarterly: Intern
Gained first-hand experience in magazine publishing through a 6-week internship program
Participated in media research, writing, editing, and interviewing for various articles
Worked with database storage and filing systems
Learned how to manage multiple tasks and meet strict deadlines

Aug 14-Present
New York, NY




Dec 13-Jan 14
Beachwood, OH


Jun 13-Aug 13
Chicago, IL





RELATED WORK/HONORS AND AWARDS

Miami Quarterly: Features Editor
Developed story ideas and angles for a 48-page student-run magazine
Researched media topics on global, national, and regional spectrums
Managed a group of writers on a quarterly publication schedule
Edited articles for clarity, conciseness, content, and accordance with the AP Stylebook
Wrote 1200-1600 word pieces featuring no less than 3 interviews per article

Internship Tips and Strategies Workshop: Invited Speaker
Selected to present at an internship panel for Miamis Professional Writing program based on my
Achievements at the Alpha Phi Quarterly

Alpha Phi Fraternity: Social Media Chairman
Created and maintained the Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram web pages for Alpha Phi Fraternity
Researched trending social media tactics and new web platforms
Improved communication, interaction, and visibility between chapter, alumni, and potential new members

Miami Quarterly: Staff Writer
Wrote for a student-run magazine published quarterly throughout the academic year
Responsible for writing 1600-word pieces and conducting no less than three interviews per article
Researched campus events and persons of interest

The Odyssey: Contributing Writer
Met strict weekly deadlines for an on-campus Greek life magazine
Monitored pop culture media and current news

Mary Jo Priest Award
Contest winner for Best Public Argument through the Miami University English Department

National Society of Collegiate Scholars
Miami University Honor Society in which members must have a GPA of 3.4 or above and rank in the
top 20 percent of their class

Aug 13-May 14
Oxford, OH




Nov 13
Oxford, OH



Jan 13 Jan 14
Oxford, OH



Aug 12 Aug 13
Oxford, OH


Jan 12 May 12
Oxford, OH

Apr 12
Oxford, OH

Inducted Sept 11
Oxford, OH


Service Learning, Keys Towers Retirement Center Sept 09-May 10
Conducted interviews and wrote memoirs for low-income senior citizens using the online software program, Blurb Stow, OH