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Leah Mesquita

Goodyear,AZ

Summary

Motivated college student with proven leadership skills seeking work experience and career development opportunities. Based in Phoenix, AZ

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience

Work History

Mentor

Arizona State University — Writing
08.2023 - Current
  • Aides online English students with growing in their writing ability.
  • Offered constructive feedback on mentee progress, enabling them to refine their skills and enhance their potential.
  • Served as a role model for professionalism, integrity, and dedication within the mentorship program environment.
  • Empowered mentees to take responsibility for their learning and development, fostering self-confidence and resilience.

Magazine Reporter

The State Press, ASU
09.2022 - Current
  • Tasked with meeting weekly deadlines and pitching unique story ideas
  • Interviews multiple sources with a wide range of backgrounds
  • Collaborated with editors to develop compelling story ideas, ensuring diverse content that appealed to a wide audience.
  • Increased online engagement by incorporating multimedia elements such as photos, videos, and infographics into articles.

DJ

Blaze Radio, ASU
08.2022 - Current
  • Prompted with hosting a 30 minute Dj shift once a week
  • Managed sound equipment setup and breakdown, ensuring optimal audio quality for each performance venue.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of music trends and popular genres to stay ahead of market demand.

Editorial Intern

PHOENIX Magazine
05.2023 - 08.2023
  • Reported on current events in the Phoenix area
  • Created short-form stories on tight deadlines
  • Highlighted restaurants, local activities and public figures
  • Managed deadlines effectively while simultaneously working on multiple assignments to ensure consistent progress in all tasks.
  • Improved article quality through meticulous attention to detail during the editing process, ensuring polished final products for publication.
  • Contributed to the development of engaging online content by writing blog posts, newsletters, and social media updates.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Journalism and Mass Comm

Walter Cronkite School of Journalism And MassCommunications At Arizona State University
Phoenix
05.2026

Diploma -

Millennium High School
Goodyear, Arizona
05.2022

Skills

    • Previous experience with SEO
    • Grammar and AP Style editing
    • Can type 70 WPM
      • Well-versed in Microsoft Applications (Excel Word, PowerPoint)
      • Skilled in Adobe Audition and After Effects
      • Organized

Affiliations

Student Council, Millennium High School — MemberAug. 2019 - May 2021Asset to the Public Relations section of student council- Promoted school events, such as: dances, fundraisers, assemblies- Coordinated events- Talked to vendors- Communicated with peers about supply needs- Ordered decorations/prepared decorations in advance- Created spreadsheets

Timeline

Mentor

Arizona State University — Writing
08.2023 - Current

Editorial Intern

PHOENIX Magazine
05.2023 - 08.2023

Magazine Reporter

The State Press, ASU
09.2022 - Current

DJ

Blaze Radio, ASU
08.2022 - Current

Bachelor of Arts - Journalism and Mass Comm

Walter Cronkite School of Journalism And MassCommunications At Arizona State University

Diploma -

Millennium High School

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