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Leslie Perez-Meza
RESUME
Experience
Creative Director | BrownBagPR, student agency
January 2014-May 2014
â–¶ Strategized on how to properly reach the specific audience of primary school students and their parents
â–¶ Directed the design and creation of all visual material to communicate a wellness program to students
Brand Ambassador | Secret Meals For Hungry Children
January 2014-March 2014
â–¶ Branded and organized a fundraising event: Pizza With a Purpose
â–¶ Designed promotional flyer and push card for event
â–¶ Spread awareness of organization to 1000+ people
English as a Second Language Tutor | Tuscaloosa County School System
January 2014-May 2014
â–¶ Tutored two ESL students in various secondary school subjects
â–¶ Translated official TCSS documents
Fundraising Director | Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA)
May 2013-May 2014
â–¶ Organized, executed and promoted fundraising events
â–¶ Fund raised $1000+
Health Ambassador | Project Health, peer educators
May 2013-May 2014
â–¶ Planned and presented "Body Image and Nutrition" programs in residence halls
â–¶ Communicated information on various health topics to students
Director of Sophomore and Junior Pursuits | Delta Gamma Fraternity
November 2012- November 2013
â–¶ Planned creative, educational presentations for 200+ women
â–¶ Led 200+ women in learning activities
Campaign Assistant | Patty Demos 2012 Campaign
May 2012-July 2012
â–¶ Planned and executed a fundraising event with special guest Governor Robert Bentley
â–¶ Compiled a database with over 4,000+ contacts on Microsoft Excel
Director of Alumnae Relations | Delta Gamma Fraternity
November 2011- November 2012
â–¶ Created print communications for alumnae of chapter successes
â–¶ Served as the liaison between alumnae and collegians

Education
The University of Alabama
August 2011-May 2014
Bachelor of Arts in Communication
Summa Cum Laude
Majors: Public Relations and Spanish
Study Abroad
UA in Spain
Summer 2013
Language and Literature
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Skills
â–¶ Fluently speaks and writes Spanish
â–¶ Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
â–¶ Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator)
â–¶ Problem Solving
â–¶ Creativity
â–¶ Team Working
â–¶ Leadership
Awards &
Achievements
Coca-Cola First Generation Scholarship | The Coca-Cola Company
Fall 2011-May 2014
â–¶ Constructed and ran a monthly community service project for elementary students
â–¶ Invited to public speak at two official University of Alabama functions
â–¶ Mentored three fellow Coke Scholars
1st place for Duck Tape® Competition | PRSSA National Competition
October 2013
▶ Led a team through a month-long campaign to raise awareness for College Duck Tape®
Honorable Mention in Emerging Scholars Division of Social and Behavioral Sciences | Undergraduate Research and Creativity Conference 2012
â–¶ Compared English-language and Spanish-language 2012 Election newspaper coverage
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