Clarissa D.

Schmidt
6308 71st St
Middle Village, NY 11379
518-653-5552
claris.schmidt@gmail.com

EDUCATI ON

University at Albany; Albany, NY B.A. in Journalism, Minor in Business, 2016

EXPERI EN CE

Betches LLC June, 2017 - Present

Freelance Fashion Writer
Produce engaging editorial content daily on original topics related to fashion and beauty.
Collaborate with the Editor in Chief to pitch ideas and receive content approval.
Research current fashion trends by searching social media platforms and relating websites.

WTEN/WXXA: ABC/FOX News affiliate; Albany, NY Aug. 2016 - Feb. 2017

Assignment Editor/Associate Producer
Assisted in the production of shows by developing elements with other producers.
Planned news coverage and delegated tasks among the newsroom to further develop stories.
Posted newsworthy content, managed the stations website to maintain website traffic, and
the stations online presence through social media platforms.

NoStop Professional Content Writing Services June, 2016 - Sept. 2016

Freelance Writer
Created content on a range topics including social media and product reviews for various
websites.

Grand Street Community Arts; Albany, NY Feb. 2016 - May, 2016

Social Media Intern
Consistently posted on accounts, interacted with followers and interpreted social media
analytics for Tumblr, Facebook, and Twitter.
Updated the monthly newsletter and daily blog with relevant posts and announcements.

Charming Charlie; Colonie, NY Dec. 2013 - Present
Style Specialist
Represent the latest fashion and accessory trends to provide guidance for guests and to
achieve daily sales goals.
Prepare and organize fashion accessories and clothing to display on the sales floor.
Repeatedly awarded Employee of the Month due to exceptional job performance.

ACTIVITIES

Order of Omega Leadership Honor Society; Albany, NY 2016
Member
Albany Student Press; Albany, NY 2015 - 2016
Staff Writer
Contributed to the weekly newspaper at the University at Albany for 17,000 students.
Presidential Honor Society; Albany, NY 2013 - 2016
Member
Delta Phi Epsilon Sorority; Albany, NY 2013 - 2016
Community Service Chair; 2014-2015
Contacted various businesses and planned chapter community service events.
Vice President of Recruitment on Executive Board; 2013 - 2014
Oversaw and executed the recruitment process by collaborating with a committee to
ensure the recruitment quota was met.