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Alexandra

 A.  Miles  
Mobile  Phone:  (440)  742-­‐0264│Email:  alexandra.a.miles@gmail.com  
Campus  Address:  231  Lowes  St.  Dayton,  OH  45409  (until  May  2011)  
Permanent  Address:  4741  W.  229  St.  Fairview  Park,  OH  44126  
Website:  alexamiles.wordpress.com    
 
OBJECTIVE  
To  obtain  a  rewarding  position  that  will  allow  me  to  utilize  my  education  and  professional  experience  in  public  relations  and  
marketing,  while  contributing  to  the  success  of  an  organization.  Available  in  May  2011.    
 
SUMMARY  OF  QUALIFICATIONS  
 Creative  thinker  and  writer  exemplified  in  press  releases,  feature  profiles,  e-­‐vent  postings,  and  brainstorming  sessions  
 Strong  public  speaking  and  presentation  skills  
 Ability  to  work  in  a  multi-­‐task  and  multi-­‐deadline  environment  
 Working  knowledge  of  the  Internet,  social  networking  sites,  blogging  and  internet  metrics  
 Excellent  time-­‐management  skills  as  demonstrated  by  scholar-­‐athlete  status  
 Proficient  in  the  use  of  Excel,  Word,  PowerPoint,  as  well  as  experience  with  Adobe  In-­‐Design  and  SPSS  
 
EDUCATION  
University  of  Dayton Dayton,  OH  
Master  of  Arts  in  Communication Graduation:  May  2011  
Bachelor  of  Arts  in  Communication  with  a  focus  in  Public  Relations  │Minor: Marketing Graduated: May 2010
Graduate GPA: 3.91 │Undergraduate GPA: 3.66
 
ACCOMPLISHMENTS  AND  AWARDS  
Dean’s  List  for  eight  consecutive  semesters, Atlantic 10 Academic All-Conference 2006-2010, Scholar-Athlete 2006-2010, Honors
Symposium presenter 2010, Boston Marathon Qualifier 2010, Atlantic 10 Cross-Country Team Champions 2009, Completion of CORE
Interdisciplinary Studies Curriculum 2006-2009, Cross Country Rookie of the Year 2006, National Society of Collegiate Scholars, Cleveland
Plain Dealer Cross Country MVP 2005-2006, Financed college education with athletic and community scholarships  
 
WORK  EXPERIENCE  
Downtown  Dayton  Partnership Dayton,  OH  
Marketing  and  Communications  Intern                                (August  2010-­‐Present)  
 Assist  in  planning  and  executing  major  events  such  as  Urban  Nights,  First  Fridays,  and  the  Dayton  Holiday  Festival  
 Contact  downtown  businesses  weekly  in  order  to  promote  their  activities  and  events  through  the  website  calendar  
 Update  “My  Downtown”  business  testimonials  and  “Find  it  Downtown”  email  publication  and  online  news  release  
 Continually  update  social  networking  accounts,  email  campaigns,  and  other  online  event  postings  
 Assist  marketing  managers  and  special  events  coordinator  in  brainstorming  sessions  and  evaluating  programs  
University  of  Dayton Dayton,  OH  
Graduate  Teaching  Assistant                                  (August  2010-­‐Present)  
 Teach  multiple  sections  of  an  interviewing  class  required  of  all  students  for  the  Department  of  Communication  
 Execute  in-­‐class  presentations  and  work-­‐shop  activities  designed  to  improve  student  oral  and  written  communication  skills  
 Evaluate  each  student’s  progress  and  homework  assignments  in  a  timely  manner  
The  Cleveland  Clinic-­  Fairview  Hospital  Campus Cleveland,  OH  
Marketing  Intern                                      (May  2010-­‐July  2010)  
 Assisted  in  the  design  of  basic  promotional  brochures  and  worked  with  outside  graphic  designers  to  ensure  completion  
 Contacted  local  news  organizations  to  gain  media  coverage  of  the  annual  Quilter’s  Luncheon    
 Assisted  in  the  publication  of  an  article  for  Cardiovascular  Credentialing  International’s  quarterly  newsletter;  The  Pulse    
 Assisted  with  physician  Q&A  interviews  placed  in  local  newspapers  highlighting  developments  in  the  healthcare  industry  
 Archived  press  clippings  regarding  outside  healthcare  organizations  found  in  local  newspapers      
The  University  of  Dayton  Stander  Symposium  Public  Relations  Committee                                    Dayton,  OH  
Campaign  Co-­‐Director                        (January  2010-­‐May  2010)  
 Organized  and  publicized  keynote  speaker  event  featuring  Blake  Mycoskie,  founder  and  Chief  Shoe  Giver  of  TOMS  Shoes  
 Updated  Stander  Symposium  Facebook  page  with  event  ticket  information  and  TOMS  Shoes  videos  and  pictures  
 Increased  participation  to  over  1,000  attendees  by  implementing  promotional  tactics  on  campus  
 Presented  a  campaign  evaluation  using  SPSS  and  PowerPoint  to  Stander  Symposium  Steering  Committee    
 
ACTIVITIES  
 University  of  Dayton  Women’s  Varsity  Cross  Country  and  Track  &  Field                            (2006-­‐2010)                
 Student  Athletic  Advisory  Committee  (Team  Representative)                              (2006-­‐2010)      
 University  of  Dayton  Christmas  on  Campus  Charity  Event                              (2006-­‐2010)  
 Research  Group  for  Ohio’s  “Keeping  Children  Alcohol  Free”  Campaign                                                            (2009-­‐2010)  

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