Sydney Alleyne
West Hartford,Connecticut
Summary
Eager and motivated student interested in creating visual, written, creative, and analytical work at the intersections of fashion, politics, and popular culture. A keen analyst of the world of self expression, interested in a position to supplement knowledge of and interaction with areas of interest.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Writer
Hoot Magazine
10.2023 - Current
- Researching trending topics and crafting compelling stories surrounding art, culture, and fashion tailored specifically to the university's student body.
- Have developed strong working relationships with sources and fellow writers, resulting in exclusive interviews and unique article content.
The Choate News Campus Opinions Editor
The Choate News
03.2021 - 03.2023
- Collaborated with writers to formulate original article ideas, increasing the diversity of voices on the page.
- Evaluated and edited approximately 15 weekly article submissions for relevance, quality, and adherence to submission guidelines before acceptance or rejection.
- Communicated directly with the masthead, executive staff, and advisors to publish three editorials every year.
Bank of America Student Leader
Boys And Girls Clubs Of Harford County
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Worked directly with administrative staff at multiple Boys and Girls Clubs in the Hartford area, a 20-30-person staff, to create artistic and educational programming for students part of the organization's "Summer Fun Club" program.
- Acted in both an administrative and counselor capacity, facilitating relationships with adults, young people, and staff & faculty members in a range of roles.
- Coordinated three volunteer opportunities and created relationships between the clubs and various local organizations focused on promoting education equity and arts education.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science & Art History
Columbia University
New York, NY05.2027
High School Diploma -
Choate Rosemary Hall
Wallingford, CT05.2023
Skills
- Skilled in Adobe Suite
- Visual storytelling (Fashion and Film)
- Effective Writing and Editing
- Adaptability
- Market awareness
RESEARCH AND PROJECTS
- Member of the John F. Kennedy Signature Program in Politics, Economics, Government, and Policy which allowed a small cohort of students to focus specifically on studying political science throughout high school.
- Senior thesis entitled "The Evolving Aesthetics of Political Power: Clothing as a tool for Sociopolitical Analysis" which argued that specific clothing trends emerging among our political leaders are emblematic of and consistent with the increased use of governmental activism as a tool for political organizing and policymaking.
Timeline
Staff Writer
Hoot Magazine
10.2023 - Current
Bank of America Student Leader
Boys And Girls Clubs Of Harford County
06.2022 - 08.2022
The Choate News Campus Opinions Editor
The Choate News
03.2021 - 03.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science & Art History
Columbia University
High School Diploma -
Choate Rosemary Hall
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