Alex Lakes
Indianapolis,IN
Summary
Marketing & journalism trained, in search of new experiences. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Specialty Team Member
Whole Foods
Indianapolis, Indiana
04.2025 - Current
- Assisted customers with product selection and provided knowledgeable recommendations.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure a welcoming shopping environment.
- Cut, portioned, and wrapped a variety of cheeses to meet customer preferences, ensuring accurate serving sizes, and visual appeal.
- Maintained inventory levels and organized product displays for optimal visibility.
Onboarding & Proposed Projects Coordinator
Chicago Cityscape
01.2017 - Current
- Extracting key components from zoning ordinances, applications, and court documents, and reformatting for the best web subscriber experience.
- Creating audience segments in Mailchimp based on company trends and database audits.
- Maintaining a monthly newsletter to drive engagement to the website.
- Personally onboarding customers to provide a smooth transition into our services.
Video Publishing Specialist
Static Media
Fishers, USA
10.2022 - 03.2023
- Conducted audits on social media videos for factual accuracy and grammar.
- Published multiple videos daily across various brands, including Looper and Grunge.
- Leveraged YouTube, Facebook, Snapchat, and TikTok business suites for content scheduling and analysis.
Photography Instructor
Ball State University
Muncie, USA
01.2022 - 05.2022
- Taught Muncie residents how to operate DSLR cameras and assisted in the process of taking meaningful, autobiographical photographs.
- Provided constructive feedback on student projects to foster improvement.
- Made possible by Ball State sponsorship, encouraging collaboration between students and Muncie community members.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Journalism
Ball State University
Muncie01.2023
Skills
- Photography and Adobe Suite
- Writing and editing
- SEO and audience segmentation
- Detail orientation
- Quick learning
- Customer experience and relationship management
- Inventory management
- Team collaboration
Volunteer Experience
- Shoot For Good Muncie, Muncie, IN, Spring 2022
Developed photo stories alongside Red-Tail Land Conservancy highlighting conservation efforts in the city of Muncie. Coordinated a team through publishing multiple photo stories and hosting a community gallery event in a fast-paced environment.
References
Steven Vance, Founder, Chicago Cityscape, 312-945-9621, steven@chicagocityscape.com
Maggie Zillinger, Specialty Team Leader, Whole Foods, 317-440-6113
Timeline
Specialty Team Member
Whole Foods
04.2025 - Current
Video Publishing Specialist
Static Media
10.2022 - 03.2023
Photography Instructor
Ball State University
01.2022 - 05.2022
Onboarding & Proposed Projects Coordinator
Chicago Cityscape
01.2017 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Journalism
Ball State University