Alyssa Brant
Writer and Journalist
RESUME
Professional ​
info​​
I have been in interested in journalism since the eighth grade. My specialty is in the print industry, but since coming to college, I have gained the skills for photography, podcast and broadcast as well. I have been a general reporter, layout designer, copy editor and editor in chief within my journalism experiences.
Skills
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COMPUTER SAVVY
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ADOBE PHOTOSHOP
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ADOBE INDESIGN
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SOCIAL MEDIA SKILLS
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COMMUNICATION & WRITING
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AP STYLE WRITING
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EDITING SKILLS
Work​
experience​
UT International Office - External Relations Sr. Student Associate
​May 2013 - present
​Working in the External Relations department of the International Office, I utilized my journalism skills to produce stories for the website, design flyers, edit online content and office documents, as well as other design projects. In addition, I am work with alumni relations.
Austin Woman Magazine - Editorial Intern
June 2014 - September 2014
Being a summer editorial intern, I write stories, cover events, and take photos for both print and online.
Freshman Support - Marketing Manager
Fall 2013
For this start-up website in Austin, I was a marketing manager that helps promote the company nationwide. The website relaunched in January 2014 with a new angle that includes information to help upcoming freshmen in their decision in a university. I recruited students from schools across the nation to post on social media sites about student life on their campus. I managed the different social media accounts, established a relationship with each student contributor, and made sure they did their job as an intern. I also contribute to the blog.
Daily Texan - Copy Editor
​Spring, 2013
I was a copy editor for the Daily Texan, the daily newspaper for the University of Texas at Austin.
Orange Magazine - Reporter
Fall, 2012
Orange Magazine is an online magainze produced through students from the University of Texas.
Education
University of Texas at Austin
​2011 - present
I am currently studying journalism at UT, and I am apart of the Communication's honors program, Senior Fellows. I plan to graduate May of 2015.
I have also received University Honors for fall of 2011, spring of 2012, fall of 2012, spring of 2013, and spring of 2014.
Recognized as a University of Texas College Scholar
Lovejoy High School
​2007 - 2011
Lovejoy High School is located in Lucas, Texas. I attended the school all four years and graduated in the top 10 percent of my class.