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Alexa Hillery ahiller@siue.edu (618) 520-9901
Education: Bachelors of Science in Speech Communication Expected: May 2014
Specialization: Public Relations GPA: 3.339
Minor: Political Science
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) Edwardsville, ILOn-Campus Experience
SIUE Student Government Edwardsville, IL August 2012 – Present
- Interview and appoint student representatives to each committee at SIUE as Internal Affairs Officer.
- Plan member relationship development events for the senators and executive board members.
- Organized and attended the trip to the American Student Government Association Annual Conference in Chicago.
Springboard to Success Edwardsville, IL May 2012 – June 2012
- Managed student group of incoming freshmen throughout orientation, academic advising and course registration process.
- Facilitated evening activities and provided overnight assistance in the residence halls.
- Served as a university representative to both parents and students during their time at SIUE.
SIUE STARs Edwardsville, IL November 2011 – Present
- Serve as an ambassador for SIUE to prospective students by guiding tours of the campus.
- Positively portray the University to the students and their families.
College Democrats Edwardsville, IL May 2011 – Present
- Maintain and raise funds as the treasurer.
- Present progressive ideas and open-minded viewpoints.
Greek Council Edwardsville, IL December 2010 – Present
- Represent my sorority, Alpha Sigma Tau, at weekly meetings.
- Decipher and edit the constitution of Greek Council, as well as mediate disputes and serve over the Judicial Board as Chief Justice.
- Recorded notes to relay back to my sorority at chapter.
- Served on the Special Events committee, which organizes different events for the Greek community.
Alpha Sigma Tau Edwardsville, IL Fall 2010 – Present
Beta Eta Chapter
- Organized events to raise funds for the Gamma Zeta pledge class.
- Display leadership by serving as the Secretary, recording notes, keeping attendance, keeping records of the motions pending and passed, and attending additional Executive Board meetings.
- Planned and executed social events within the sorority and between other Greek organizations.
- Facilitated pilot member development program for the sophomore members and relayed information back to the National headquarters.
Prairie Area Council Edwardsville, IL Fall 2010 – Spring 2011
- Promoted social and developmental events throughout the year for residence halls at SIUE as the publicity chairperson.
Work Experience
The Boulevard Wing Street Edwardsville, IL December 2011 – August 2012
Server
- Created a welcoming environment for patrons while they were dining.
- Relayed orders using a computer system from the customers to the kitchen and served food and drinks in an organized and timely manner.
- Prepared the business for the following business day by rolling silverware, filling condiments, and cleaning the restaurant.
Hollister Co. Fairview Heights, IL November 2010 – June 2011
Salesperson
- Worked with a diverse group of employees.
- Organized and displayed clothing in rooms according to the company’s requirements.
- Ensured customer satisfaction by greeting them, working one-on-one with customers, and completing sales in a timely and energetic manner that was fitting to the workplace.
Volunteer Experience
- Raised money and collect funds for organizations such as:
- Habitat for Humanity
- Pine Mountain Settlement School
- Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation
- St. Baldrick’s Foundation
- Relay for Life
Skills
- Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.