ALYSSA KRISTINE MENDEZ

Education
Baylor University

316 W. Peach Ln. Apt. D, Laredo, Texas 78045 Phone: 956-693-1983 E-mail: alyssakmendez@gmail.com

2008-2011

Bachelor of Arts Major: Journalism Minor: Religion

Experience
STEP Clerk GS-303-04, U.S. Customs and Border Protection
Serves as an office clerk to a Mission Support Office of Field Operations. Prepares a variety of correspondences and reports; establishes and maintains files for letters, memorandums and other office correspondence Provides daily administrative assistance to staff and quality customer service to visitors. Receives and directs visitors, incoming phone calls, and mail to appropriate staff members Utilizes computer technology to complete various tasks Assists in coordinating agency events and conferences

Laredo, Texas

April 2012-Present

Communication Intern, Advocacy Center for Crime Victims and Children

Created and implemented a communications plan for the agency.

Waco, Texas

Jun. 2011-Dec. 2011

Promoted the agencys mission, goals and services through newsletters, blogs and social media Edited and sent press releases to local media outlets Assisted in preparing for presentations and community outreach events

Communication Intern, OneWay Ministries

Planned and designed promotional pieces for an annual event Developed relationships with the community to recruit ministry volunteers

Naperville, Illinois

Summer 2010

Conducted research to create print and online content for a music and multimedia ministry

Reporter, Baylor University Lariat

Conducted interviews and research for articles

Waco, Texas

Aug. 2009-Dec. 2009

Reported on religious issues, local church ministries, campus ministries, missionaries, speakers and events

Youth Ministry Intern, Grace Bible Church

Led weekly bible studies and Sunday school classes Coordinated monthly social events and outreach/volunteer projects Led a weeklong mission trip in Galveston, Texas Recruited and coordinated volunteers for a student leadership team

Laredo, Texas

Summer 2009

Other Skills & Experience

HTML and web design MS Windows and Adobe Software Photography Conversational Spanish Mission work and community service in New Orleans, La; Galveston, Texas; Nicaragua; and Uganda *References available upon request