
Jillian Alekna
EDUCATION:
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Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota, Winona, MN (August 2018-May 2022)
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Class of 2022, graduated Cum Laude
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Liberal Arts Bachelor’s Degree in Public Relations
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Minor in English
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General Education Minor in “Creativity and Inquiry”
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WORK EXPERIENCE:
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Marketing and Events Coordinator, Visit Rome, WI, Nekoosa, WI (June 2022-present)
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Creating a "Weekend Roundup" calendar of events for the community
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Programs I have worked on include:
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Kid's Movie Night
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Mad Dog and Merrill Midwest Grill'n Show Taping
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Farmer's Market
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Tri-Norse Mini Mudder
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Visit Rome Merchandise
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Creating new apparel designs to sell at Farmers Market and/or online
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Reworking older designs for printing
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Student Worker in Residence Life Office, Saint Mary’s University, Winona, MN (August 2018-May 2022)
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Organizing and preparing check-out slips/paperwork/signage for around campus
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Assisting hall directors in the office with event planning
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Answering phone and email inquiries
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Maintaining confidentiality of student information
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Swim Lesson Instructor, Lincoln High School Community Swim Program, Wisconsin Rapids, WI (Summer 2019-2021)
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Planned and taught swim lessons to elementary-age children
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Evaluated and reported student progress; successfully communicated with students, their parents, and other swim instructors and supervisors
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INTERNSHIPS
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Offices of Student Success/First Generation Initiative, Saint Mary's University, Winona, MN (January-May 2022)
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Helping with the selection of 2022-2023 Orientation Leaders
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Sat in on group interviews
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Reviewed potential candidates
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Interacted via Zoom and in-person
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Developing, editing, and updating the current website and subpages
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Created and maintained through WordPress software
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Keeping information accurate and up to date.
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Removing old, dead links or inaccurate information
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Making the website have a cleaner look with less need to hit the "back" arrow
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Specific pages I worked on include:
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Mosaic Literary Magazine Internship, Saint Mary’s University, Winona, MN (January-May 2021)
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Collected student work for publication
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Assembled and led an advisory board made of peers
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Created magazine layout
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Took Graphic Design I/II previously, thus proficient in Adobe Suite, specifically Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign
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Designed promotional materials before and after publication
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Link to the Magazine: Mosaic 2021
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LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE/VOLUNTEERING:
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Volunteer Experiences (2018-present):
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Acting as an Extraordinary minister during on-campus Masses (2018-2020)
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Planning and execution of Taylor Richmond Benefit Dance (Winter/Spring 2019 and 2020)
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Participating in Spruce-Up Winona events (October 2018)
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Winona Community activities for Halloween on campus (October 2018 and 2019)
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Participating in “Trunk or Treat” for Capstone class (October 2021)
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Planning and executing of “Walk for Habitat” walk around Lake Winona for the Fall 2021 Capstone class (November 2021)
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Scorekeeping for WTA State Trapshoot Event (July 2022)
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Student Activities Committee, Saint Mary’s University, Winona, MN (October 2018-May 2022)
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Creating, planning, and preparing many campus activities such as movies, crafts, and entertainment
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Hosting meetings
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Maintaining the structure of the group
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Utilizing Canva to create various event posters and slideshows for the campus TVs
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Women’s Club Water Polo, Saint Mary’s University, Winona, MN (2018-2019)
- Represented Saint Mary's positively during competitions
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Developed a sense of community and teamwork
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Exhibited sportsmanship, dedication, and a growth mindset
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- Represented Saint Mary's positively during competitions
AWARDS/ACHIEVEMENTS/LEADERSHIP ROLES:
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President of Student Activities Committee (May 2021-May 2022)
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Vice President of Student Activities Committee (January 2021-May 2021)
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On-Campus Events Chair of Student Activities Committee (May 2020-May 2021)
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Student Leader participating on the COVID Reopening Committee (Summer 2020)
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Secretary of Student Activities Committee (October 2018- May 2020)
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Saint Mary’s University Dean’s List (Fall 2018, Spring 2020, Fall 2021, Spring 2022)