Lexi Smith
East Lansing,MI
Summary
Organized, dependable, and passionate candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Hardworking and detail-oriented with the ability to learn quickly and work very well with others.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Yearbook Head Editor & Photographer
Birch Run High School
08.2021 - 06.2022
- Prepared, rewrote, and edited pieces to improve readability and impact.
- Determined readiness of written pieces, made changes, and approved final versions for publication.
- Reviewed articles for grammar, spelling, punctuation, syntax, accuracy, and compliance with quality standards.
- Communicated directly with writers to collaboratively assess work and guide editorial improvements.
- Photographed for school, community, and professional events.
- Edited photos to create higher quality work and a cleaner look.
Digital Media/Announcements Editor
Birch Run High School
08.2021 - 06.2022
- Engaged in photography, graphic design and video content creation.
- Recorded and edited professional video announcements.
- Managed and created content for Birch Run High School.
- Worked with surrounding businesses to work their advertisements into our announcements.
- Used communication skills to clearly pass messages onto the student body through video format.
Film Lab Assistant
MSU Film Department (College of Arts & Letters)
East Lansing, MI
09.2023 - Current
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
Volunteer
Various Groups/Events
01.2017 - Current
- Assisted with running educational sports camps.
- Maintained and cleaned up the sidewalks, ditches, and parks to serve the community.
- Used strong communication skills to convey information to others during research of the harm of tobacco products.
- Supported many engaging, fun, and smooth-running events by helping with organization, planning, and running the events.
Administrative Assistant
BOMIC Real Estate
04.2023 - 08.2023
- Answered multi-line phone systems, routed calls, delivered messages to agents and greeted visitors.
- Executed record filing system to improve document organization and management.
- Received and sorted incoming mail and payments to pass on to the staff.
Business Technology
Birch Run High School
08.2018 - 06.2019
- Practiced computer skills such as typing, editing, and formatting documentation.
- Learned how to properly draft and finalize business letters.
- Gained a Microsoft 365 Certification.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Major: Digital Storytelling (Filmmaking) - Minors: Business, Fiction Filmmaking & Film Studies
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI 08.2023 - Current
First Year - Business
Albion College
Albion, MI 08.2022 - 04.2023
High School Diploma -
Birch Run High School
Birch Run, MI 08.2018 - 06.2022
Skills
- Leadership
- Public Speaking
- Time Management
- Problem Solving
- Friendly and Personable
- Creative Thinker
- Team Player
- Active Listener
- Communicate Effectively with Others
- Efficient
- Hard Worker/Over Achiever
- Resourceful
- Dependable
Certification
Microsoft 365 Certified
Photography/Videography
I have a good deal of experience working with digital cameras to take photos and videos. I also have experience in video & photo editing to create a product that can be published publicly and marketed to an audience.
Music Production
I have some experience working in Ableton to produce and compose music. I have worked with sound design on a small scale and also with setting up microphones, sound checking, using a (small) sound board, and working through an interface.
Business
The courses I have taken within business thus far are: Accounting, Finance (personal + business), Business Law, & Mathematics. I also have experience with marketing, advertising, and professional brand design from working with BOMIC Real Estate. I also have strong organizational skills and lots of experience with working on computers: managing files, sending emails, creating documents/fliers, etc.
Languages
Spanish
Elementary
Timeline
Film Lab Assistant
MSU Film Department (College of Arts & Letters)
09.2023 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Major: Digital Storytelling (Filmmaking) - Minors: Business, Fiction Filmmaking & Film Studies
Michigan State University
08.2023 - Current
Administrative Assistant
BOMIC Real Estate
04.2023 - 08.2023
First Year - Business
Albion College
08.2022 - 04.2023
Yearbook Head Editor & Photographer
Birch Run High School
08.2021 - 06.2022
Digital Media/Announcements Editor
Birch Run High School
08.2021 - 06.2022
High School Diploma -
Birch Run High School
08.2018 - 06.2022
Business Technology
Birch Run High School
08.2018 - 06.2019
Volunteer
Various Groups/Events
01.2017 - Current
Software
Adobe Photoshop
Microsoft 365
Ableton Live
Davinci Resolve
Adobe Creative Cloud (Portfolio, etc)
Monologue (Script-Writing)
Focusrite (Scarlett Solo)
Interests
Music Production
Filmmaking & Directing
Graphic Design
Video Creation
Writing & Reading
Drawing
Speaking On Camera
Writing Music Composition
Sports & Athletics
Quote
The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing.
Walt Disney
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