Clarissa D.

Schmidt
3679 Carman Rd
Schenectady, NY 12303
518-653-5552
claris.schmidt@gmail.com

EDUCATI ON

University at Albany; Albany, NY Bachelor of Arts in Journalism, 2016

EXP ER I E N C E

Grand Street Community Arts; Albany, NY February, 2016 - May, 2016

Social Media Intern
Maintained a strong social media presence by constantly updating accounts and
interacting with followers.
Consistently monitored and interpreted social media analytics for Tumblr, Facebook and
Twitter.
Developed and applied critical social media marketing concepts in order to potentially
go viral.
Updated the monthly newsletter and daily blog with relevant posts and announcements.

Charming Charlie; Colonie, NY 2013-Present

Sales Associate
Set and achieve personal sales goals on the sales floor and at the cash wrap.
Approach customers and initiate conversations to find their needs and preferences.
Invite customers to the reward program and inform them of upcoming promotions.
Follow the latest trends on fashion and accessorizing to provide current suggestions.
Awarded Employee of the Month in July, 2014 and September, 2015.

ACTIVITIES

Albany Student Press; Albany, NY 2015-2016

Staff Writer
Contributed to the weekly newspaper at the University at Albany for 17,000 students.
Delta Phi Epsilon Sorority; Albany, NY 2013-2016
Community Service Chair; 2014-2015
Planned and carried out chapter community service events.
Contacted multiple businesses and organizations about community service events.
Vice President of Recruitment on Executive Board; 2013-2014
Created and maintained a sub-team of coordinators that organized interactive, social,
and informative recruitment events on campus.
Actively sought out potential new members through social media and various campus
events.
Presidential Honor Society; Albany, NY 2013-2016
Member
Maintained a cumulative GPA of 3.75.