CHELSEY PENA

chelseypena@utexas.edu th 914 W 26 #201 Austin, TX 78705 (361) 244-6095

EDUCATION
The University of Texas at Austin Bachelor of Journalism Business Foundations Program Overall GPA: 3.158 May 2015

EXPERIENCE

Gerson Lehrman Group Network Development Intern; Austin, TX August- November 2013 Primary research firm that operates an expert network to provide independent consulting services to companies worldwide Spent 18 hours a week researching industry experts for clients consulting projects through online resources Managed company expert network by recruiting and adding new experts from a variety of industries Reached out to experts and clients to inform of consulting opportunities and organize consultations Compiled and constructed client resumes into detailed biographies for company database Dollar General Part-time Sales Associate; Corpus Christi, TX Provided excellent customer service to all consumers due to customer service training modules Stocked and took inventory of thousands of dollars of merchandise weekly Operated cash register and scanning equipment for the local branch of a large department store chain June - August 2013

Anytime Scarf Social Media Intern January- April 2013 Retail accessory company based out of New Jersey that provides up to date posts and tips on popular fashion trends Reviewed articles and images for correct content and published to company social media sites Researched and gathered appropriate content to write weekly detailed synopsis Met weekly assignment deadlines without error Sonic Drive In Car hop Multi-tasked in a fast paced environment for 25 hours a week Used communication skills to effectively and efficiently interact with customers Utilized basic math to make exact change on the spot May-August 2009

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE AND ACTIVITIES

Texas Student Television Reporter Commits 10 hours a week for university news show KVR News and entertainment show Sneak Peek Shoots, edits, writes and reports stories and segments for weekly broadcast of both shows Manages online content for KVR News by updating and advertising shows video content Fall 2012- Present

Chi Beta Delta Member Spring 2013- Present An all girl community service sorority that requires 30 hours of volunteer services per semester Service projects of the past include Fosters Angels, TexasThon, Explore UT, Project 2013, Keep Austin Beautiful Required to attend weekly meetings and participate in sisterhood activities throughout semester

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Computer Skills: MS Office, FinalCut Pro, Photoshop, InDesign, Audacity, Social Media Skills: Twitter, YouTube, Vimeo, Wordpress, Tumblr, Blip, Facebook, Salesforce Interests: Video Editing, Writing, AP Style Work Eligibility: Eligible to work in the U.S. with no restrictions