Clarissa D.

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

EDUCATI ON

University at Albany; Albany, NY B.A. in Journalism, Minor in Business, 2016

EXP ER I E N C E

WTEN/WXXA: ABC/FOX affiliate; Albany, NY August, 2016 - Present

Assignment Editor/Associate Producer
Assist in the production of shows by developing elements with other producers.
Decide which news is worth broadcasting and assign tasks to reporters and
photographers to develop news stories.
Post newsworthy content, write scripts, and manage the stations website to maintain
website traffic and the stations online presence through social media platforms.

NoStop Professional Content Writing Services June, 2016 - September, 2016

Freelance Writer
Researched and reported on a range topics such as traveling, social media platforms,
DIY ideas, and product reviews for various blogs and websites.

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

Social Media Intern
Consistently updated accounts, interacted with followers and interpreted social media
analytics for Tumblr, Facebook and Twitter.
Updated the monthly newsletter and daily blog with relevant posts and announcements.

Charming Charlie; Colonie, NY 2013 - Present

Sales Associate
Initiate conversations with guests to determine needs, preferences, and to achieve sales
goals.
Follow the latest trends on fashion and accessorizing to provide current suggestions.
Awarded Employee of the Month in July, 2014, September, 2015 and June, 2016.

ACTIVITIES

Order of Omega Leadership Honor Society; Albany, NY 2016

Member
Albany Student Press; Albany, NY 2015 - 2016
Staff Writer
Contributed to the weekly newspaper at the University at Albany for 17,000 students.
Presidential Honor Society; Albany, NY 2013 - 2016
Member
Delta Phi Epsilon Sorority; Albany, NY 2013 - 2016
Community Service Chair; 2014-2015
Contacted various businesses and planned chapter community service events.
Vice President of Recruitment on Executive Board; 2013 - 2014
Maintained a sub-team of coordinators that organized recruitment events and actively
sought out potential new members through social media and various events.