Alethia Tilford

2225 4th Street NW, Washington, DC 20059 | 414-467- 5206 | alethiatilford@gmail.com

OBJECTIVE

To obtain a position that allows me to use my communication and analytical skills to gain experience in organizational leadership.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Arts in Strategic, Legal and Management Communications

Concentration: Organizational Communications, Spanish minor
Cumulative G.P.A 3.97/ 4.0

Howard University- Washington DC- Anticipated Graduation Date: May 2019

AWARDS/HONORS

 The National Society of Collegiate Scholars (NSCS)

 Annenberg Honors Program within the School of Communications
 Dean’s Honor List (2015-present)
 Howard University Legacy Scholar (2015-present)
 U.S. Presidential Scholar Award (2015)

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

US Department of State, Washington, DC

Resource Management and Planning Intern June 2018- present
 Develop a rebranding strategy for the department
 Manage the office move by maintaining the equipment inventory list
 Write a mission statement to represent the teams goal and vision

WHUT-TV, Washington DC September 2015-May 2018

Operations Broadcast Intern
 Managed television scheduling to maintain rating eligibility through Nielsen Media and ProTrac TV
 Supported management staff with on and off campus events to ensure they are cohesively completed
 Recruited students for the on-campus production program
 Student liaison to upper management
 Coordinated on-campus presentations for management

Office of Mayor Tom Barrett, Milwaukee, WI June 2017- August 2017

Constituent Relations
 Wrote and edited letters, emails and proclamations on behalf of the Mayor
 Acted as a public ally by addressing constituent concerns
 Participated in city wide events, and press conferences with the Mayor

Speed Way, Milwaukee, WI June 2017- August 2017

Team Member
 Addressed customer needs with urgency and understanding
 Operated POS system, including accuracy of cash drawer
 Cleaned and organized entire store during third shift, including trash removal
 Promoted Speedway Rewards program to all customers
 Prepared hot food and sanitized cooking utensils and machines
Alethia Tilford
2225 4th Street NW, Washington, DC 20059 | 414-467- 5206 | alethiatilford@gmail.com

LEADERSHIP AND EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

 Alpha Phi Omega National Service Fraternity- Zeta Phi Chapter: Current President (May 2017-present)
 Spotlight Television Network: Co-Programming Coordinator (May 2017-present)
 CIEE Study Abroad- Liberal Arts, Santiago, Dominican Republic: Spring 2017
 National Council of Negro Women (NCNW) Howard Section (October 2017-May 2018)
 CHANGO! - Spanish Cultural Society: Co-Events Chair (September 2017-May 2018)
 Girls Inc. Metro DC: Mentor (September 2016-December 2016)