Grace Alto
Warren
Summary
Dynamic communications professional with experience at Lehigh University, excelling in social media management and digital content creation. Proven ability to enhance engagement through innovative strategies and compelling copy. Skilled in Adobe Creative Suite and adept at fostering collaboration, driving impactful campaigns that resonate with diverse audiences.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
8
8
Certifications
Work History
Photographer
Grace Alto Photography
Warren Township
08.2025 - Current
- Edit photos using Adobe Photoshop and other software applications.
- Photographed special events, parties, and portraits.
UCPA Multimedia Intern
Lehigh University
Bethlehem
08.2025 - Current
- Photographing Events for University Communications and Public Affairs (UCPA) and creating copy for events.
Diplomatic Communications Liaison
Lehigh University
Bethlehem
08.2025 - Current
- Worked as a communications liaison between United Nations Missions and the Lehigh University Partnership for Sustainable UN Missions (Greening the UN).
- Partnership for Sustainable UN Missions
Impact Fellow
Creative Inquiry@Lehigh University
Bethlehem
01.2025 - Current
- Conducted research on strengthening the Lehigh Valley as a hub for entrepreneurs in creative industries.
Copyeditor
Lehigh Epitome Yearbook
Bethlehem
08.2024 - Current
- Wrote descriptions for the yearbook, reviewed all text written for the book and helped finalize yearbook for publication.
Journalism Department DEIA Committee Member
Lehigh University College of Arts and Sciences
Bethlehem
05.2024 - Current
- Collaborated with Journalism faculty to diversify the curriculum by incorporating more works by BIPOC, AAPI, and other underrepresented voices
Social Media, Marketing, & Communications Assistant
Lehigh Sustainability
Bethlehem
01.2023 - Current
- Managed content creation and organization for Lehigh Sustainability's social media channels, including Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn, as well as the Bethlehem Farmers' Market Instagram and Facebook accounts.
- Collaborated on various campaigns to develop engaging posts and stories throughout the year.
- Additionally, co-wrote and copyedited newsletters and emails for Lehigh Sustainability.
- Photographer for Lehigh Sustainability and Bethlehem Farmers' Market.
Dog Sitter/Walker
Freelance
Warren
07.2020 - Current
- Provided attentive care for dogs in the absence of their owners for periods of up to two weeks.
- Responsibilities included walking, feeding, bathing, playing with, and ensuring the dogs were taken out for bathroom breaks up to four times a day.
Sales Associate
Sterling Hallmark
Stirling
10.2019 - Current
- Managed store operations including opening and closing procedures, operating the POS system, conducting inventory management, designing attractive product displays, processing online orders, assembling rewards member gift packages, operating engraving equipment, crafting personalized stationary for customers, providing exceptional customer service, and handling cash transactions at the end of each shift.
Babysitter
Freelance
Warren
06.2019 - Current
- Provided attentive care for children aged 1 to 13 in the absence of their parents.
- Responsibilities included meal preparation, household tidying, homework assistance, and engaging the children in recreational activities.
Social Media Intern
Brother USA
Bridgewater
06.2025 - 08.2025
- Created short form social media content for Brother USA on TikTok, helped develop social calendars, and schedule social posts on all Brother USA accounts.
Lehigh Admissions TikTok Intern
Lehigh University
Bethlehem
01.2023 - 08.2025
- Conducted research on trending topics on TikTok to remain updated and utilized insights to develop engaging content for the Lehigh Admissions TikTok account.
- Produced relevant and trending TikToks by capturing on-campus activities and Lehigh University events, aiming to engage high school students considering college and promote Lehigh's presence in the digital sphere.
Deputy Editorial Pages Editor
The Brown and White
Bethlehem
12.2024 - 05.2025
- Edited and organized articles to ensure clarity, coherence, and adherence to style guidelines.
- Coordinated with design and layout teams to enhance the visual appeal of published materials.
- Optimized content for digital platforms to enhance online visibility and accessibility.
Lehigh University Mentor
Mentor Collective
Bethlehem
06.2024 - 05.2025
- Acted as a mentor towards students and incoming students who have signed up for the Mentor Collective.
Opinion Column Writer
The Brown and White
Bethlehem
09.2024 - 12.2024
- Wrote column for The Brown and White.
VP of Marketing
Lehigh University Formula SAE
Bethlehem
08.2024 - 12.2024
- Created marketing materials for Lehigh Racing, such as social media graphics and flyers, managed social media accounts, took photos, and edited videos for the Lehigh Racing team.
Brown and White Lifestyle Reporter
The Brown and White
Bethlehem
01.2023 - 09.2024
- Worked as a reporter for the Lifestyle beat of The Brown and White.
- Pitched story ideas during budget.
- Wrote profiles on prominent people in the community and reported on events happening on campus.
Social Media Intern
IEEE Standards Association | IEEE SA
Piscataway
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Created weekly social media analysis shared with the marketing team, moved content from Hootsuite to Sprout, generated UTMs, and created social media posts for Linkedin, Facebook and Instagram.
IEEE SA Summer Social Media Intern
IEEE
Piscataway
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Participated in IEEE's summer intern program.
- Worked with other interns in team building exercises, networked with colleagues within and outside of my desired career field, and attended workshops to improve resume, interview, and presentation skills.
- Presented a final presentation about everything learned and worked on during internship with IEEE SA.
Women's Locker Room Attendant
Fiddler's Elbow
Bedminster
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Managed the upkeep of the women's locker room by ensuring cleanliness and restocking amenities.
- Provided assistance to club members and guests, including offering directions, retrieving club resources upon request, and maintaining a welcoming environment.
- Demonstrated exceptional customer service skills to enhance the overall experience for visitors.
Golf Valet
Fiddler's Elbow
Bedminster
04.2022 - 08.2022
- Provided exceptional guest service by welcoming visitors, organizing tee times, and ensuring a smooth golfing experience.
- Managed members' golf equipment, including transporting clubs to their designated locations, cleaning clubs, and maintaining golf carts to high standards.
"InTurn"
Gotta Dance
Branchburg
10.2017 - 06.2022
- Teacher's Assistant in ballet, jazz, contemporary and musical theatre classes for students aged 2.5 to 14.
- Responsibilities included ensuring students were prepared for class with appropriate attire and hairstyle, assisting students who required extra support, leading dance routines, providing line readings for absent students, offering assistance during performances to younger students, ensuring students were positioned correctly and making sure students didn't miss cues during Gotta-Dance's annual recital or any other performances.
Caddy
Watchung Valley Golf Club
Watchung
06.2021 - 08.2021
- Forecaddy at a private golf club, tasked with various responsibilities to enhance the golfing experience for members.
- Duties included locating golfers shots ahead of them in their carts, utilizing a range finder to determine distances from the ball to the pin, retrieving golf clubs for golfers from their carts, cleaning golf clubs post-round and ensuring their proper storage.
Food Service Worker
Forest Lodge Catering
Warren
06.2019 - 10.2019
- Served food from the pavilion, and ran various carnival booths to entertain guests.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism and Theatre
Lehigh University
Bethlehem05.2026
High School Diploma -
Watchung Hills Regional High School
Warren Township, NJ06.2022
Skills
- Sprout, Hootsuite, and social media management
- Adobe Premiere Pro and Creative Suite
- Photography and digital content creation
- Copywriting and content development
- Communication strategies
Certification
How to Use Hootsuite | Hootsuite Academy | September 2025
Languages
- English, Native or Bilingual
- French, Limited Working
- Italian, Elementary
Awards
- Governor of the ALA Jersey Girls State, 2021
- Seal of Biliteracy
University
Lehigh University
Degree
- Journalism & Theatre Major
- Marketing Minor
Timeline
Photographer
Grace Alto Photography
08.2025 - Current
UCPA Multimedia Intern
Lehigh University
08.2025 - Current
Diplomatic Communications Liaison
Lehigh University
08.2025 - Current
Social Media Intern
Brother USA
06.2025 - 08.2025
Impact Fellow
Creative Inquiry@Lehigh University
01.2025 - Current
Deputy Editorial Pages Editor
The Brown and White
12.2024 - 05.2025
Opinion Column Writer
The Brown and White
09.2024 - 12.2024
Copyeditor
Lehigh Epitome Yearbook
08.2024 - Current
VP of Marketing
Lehigh University Formula SAE
08.2024 - 12.2024
Lehigh University Mentor
Mentor Collective
06.2024 - 05.2025
Journalism Department DEIA Committee Member
Lehigh University College of Arts and Sciences
05.2024 - Current
Social Media Intern
IEEE Standards Association | IEEE SA
05.2024 - 08.2024
IEEE SA Summer Social Media Intern
IEEE
05.2024 - 08.2024
Women's Locker Room Attendant
Fiddler's Elbow
05.2023 - 08.2023
Social Media, Marketing, & Communications Assistant
Lehigh Sustainability
01.2023 - Current
Lehigh Admissions TikTok Intern
Lehigh University
01.2023 - 08.2025
Brown and White Lifestyle Reporter
The Brown and White
01.2023 - 09.2024
Golf Valet
Fiddler's Elbow
04.2022 - 08.2022
Caddy
Watchung Valley Golf Club
06.2021 - 08.2021
Dog Sitter/Walker
Freelance
07.2020 - Current
Sales Associate
Sterling Hallmark
10.2019 - Current
Babysitter
Freelance
06.2019 - Current
Food Service Worker
Forest Lodge Catering
06.2019 - 10.2019
"InTurn"
Gotta Dance
10.2017 - 06.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism and Theatre
Lehigh University
High School Diploma -
Watchung Hills Regional High School