Alexandra Warner Norton

1289 Burr Street, Fairfield, CT 06824 awn424@gmail.com (203) 400 5345 allynorton.weebly.com, linkedin.com/in/nortonalexandra Education Boston College, College of Arts and Sciences: Chestnut Hill, MA Bachelor of Arts in Communications and English, Minor in Music May 2013 Major GPA 3.4/4.00, Overall GPA 3.3/4.00, Second Honors FILTER Creative Group: New York, NY August 2013 Present Marketing Intern Conduct research to determine potential strategic partnerships between brands and artists Develop multifaceted marketing campaigns to benefit both brands and artists Work directly with FILTER Magazine to promote artists via online and print media outlets College Magazine: Boston, MA September 2012 May 2013 Staff Writer Contributed to the Dating section by writing weekly articles Developed prompts and topics for future weekly articles Participated in status meetings via phone to discuss weekly progress Havas PR: New York, NY June 2012 August 2012 Public Relations Intern Used Cision to compile media lists, connect with various outlets, and secure media placements Conducted media audits to scan for client media mentions using Factiva and Google News Proofed documents such a press releases and action plans Conducted research to strengthen infographics and other press materials Implemented obesity awareness social media campaign in partnership with other interns Developed written copy for all areas of obesity awareness social media campaign Boston Symphony Orchestra: Boston, MA October 2011 December 2011 Public Relations Intern Compiled media lists to promote Symphony events Compiled information sheets about Boston Pops guest performers Reached out to local musicians to attend record breaking caroling event in Boston Seated press members and distributed press packets at first ever Symphony press conference Activities Bostonians of Boston College Selective Co-ed A Cappella: Chestnut Hill, MA Member: September 2009 May 2013 Musical Director Organized, conducted, and led daily rehearsals Communicated daily with group officer board to ensure smooth execution of all group activities Worked with Boston College administration to plan and schedule concerts Raised over $3,000 in group funds through a Kickstarter campaign Promoted group events through social media outlets such as Facebook and Twitter Composed ten musical arrangements for the group Mediated working and social relationships with other on- and off-campus a cappella groups Software: Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Cision, Factiva, Quick Books Pro, Finale Languages: Conversational Spanish Other: Professionally trained vocalist, proficient in reading and arranging music

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