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Alexandra M. Lopez: Education

Alexandra M. Lopez is a student at the University of Maryland majoring in print journalism. She has held leadership roles in campus organizations like the Society of Professional Journalists and La Voz Latina. Lopez has worked as a copy editor for The Diamondback and written articles for publications like College Magazine. She also has experience in administrative roles and as a blogger covering fashion trends for college students.

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Alexandra M. Lopez: Education

Alexandra M. Lopez is a student at the University of Maryland majoring in print journalism. She has held leadership roles in campus organizations like the Society of Professional Journalists and La Voz Latina. Lopez has worked as a copy editor for The Diamondback and written articles for publications like College Magazine. She also has experience in administrative roles and as a blogger covering fashion trends for college students.

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Alexandra M.

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EDUCATION
 University of Maryland, College Park College Park, MD
Major: Print Journalism January 2009—Present
 Prince George’s Community College Largo, MD
Major: General Studies August 2007—May 2009
CAMPUS LEADERSHIP
Society of Professional Journalists Spring 2010—Present
UMD Student Chapter Member
 Attends professional development programs at both the local & national levels; has access to an
established network of professional media contacts; chosen as a copyediting intern for a team of
12 interns for The Working Press, a daily tabloid at the 2010 SPJ National Convention
La Voz Latina Spring 2009—Present
Campus and Community News Editor
 Responsible for the overall operation and quality of the Campus and Community News
department.; editing staff work and providing constructive feedback; participating in all staff and
editorial board meetings

The Diamondback August 2009—December 2009


Copy Editor
 Edited stories for factual information and grammatical errors written by staff writers; responsible
for signing off on final page proofs prior to going to print

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
College Magazine January 2011—Present
Staff Writer
 Performed research on different topics that can increase interest among college readers;
responsible for a weekly articles on featured topics for Web site, as well as 1-2 articles for the
annual September issue;

Castle Sprinkler and Alarm, Inc. College Park, MD


Administrative Assistant July 2010—Present
 Assisting Sales Department with generating proposals; copying inspection tickets and invoices to
mail to clients; maintaining administrative files in organized & systematic manner; keeping records
of selected operating expenses; answering and directing incoming calls appropriately

CollegeFashionista, LLC August 2010—December 2010


UMD Style Guru/Blogger
 Writing weekly for this blog about news occurring in the fashion industry that is specific to college
students and UMD students in particular; reviewing a local boutique and highlighting favorite
pieces; discussing emerging designers and discussing the latest styles seen around campus

Hanley Wood Business Media Washington, D.C.


Editorial Intern June 2010—August 2010
 Assisting the editorial staff with copyediting, fact-checking and story research; publishing news
items for ARCHITECT and eco-structure magazines; completing general administrative duties;
completed training for Adobe InCopy & Tridion

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