Arielle Buxton

Media Assistant

New Orleans, LA

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Summary

A well-versed communications professional intending to obtain an entry-level position in media that offers creativity and marketing skills to help generate innovative ideas and gain industry experience.

Experience

2014 Dec - Present

Blogger

TheNewSwank / New Orleans, LA

Writing articles on fashion, beauty, celebrity and arts/entertainment
Researching current fashion, beauty and music trends
Using digital media (Twitter, Facebook, Wordpress) to provide news/updates
Editing and posting media (Photos, videos, audio files)

2014 May - Present

Guest Service/Sales Agent

Hilton Riverside / New Orleans, LA

Top ranking agent in upsell program
Greeting and registering guests while providing outstanding customer service during their stay
Train new hires as a guest service agent
Problem-solving in order to effectively deal with internal and external customers
Answer multiple phone lines
OnQ, Microsoft Outlook software

2014 Aug - 2014 Oct

Public Relations Intern

New Orleans Convention and Visitors Bureau / New Orleans, LA

Assistant to Director of Public Relations
Administrative duties: Answer telephones, Fax/Email, Typing, Organizing/sorting files/documents
Put together welcome packets for journalists new to the city and prepare for delivery
Conduct research via computer/phone about local events and meeting spaces
Web page design
Microsoft Word, Excel, Microsites

2012 Jan - 2014 Jun

Editor/Writer

Delgado Community College / New Orleans, LA

Writing for college newspaper on fashion, beauty, local news and arts/entertainment
Leading a group of 10 or more students in efforts to produce monthly publications
Assist graphic designer with paper layout
Using social media (Facebook, Twitter) to promote news stories and events
Fundraising at events/ event coordination
InDesign, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint

Education

2012 - 2013

University of New Orleans

Bachelor of Arts / Communications

2009 - 2012