Contacts
addi.weakley@drake.edu
913-907-6989
18224 W 163rd Terr
Olathe, KS 66062
Summary
As a writer, I strive to be original and creative in every story, video, and project I create. After my semester abroad, I have better problem-solving skills, communication tools, and a thirst to travel the world and understand more cultures.
Education
Drake University
Des Moines, Iowa
Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Mass Communication
News Major/ Music, Advertising Minor/ Leadership Concentration
3.96 GPA
Campus and Community Involvement
Alpha Delta Pi Sorority
- Property Manager Nov. 2019 – Present
- Vice President of Event Management Nov. 2019 – Present
- Member Sept. 2017 – Present
Student Alumni Association
Aug. 2017 – Present
Times Delphic contributor
Aug. 2018 – Present
Experience
Fresh Prints (Jan. 2018-Present)
Campus Manager
- Build relationships with clients and establishes loyalty while acting as a liaison between the art team and other various units
- Resolve order issues and clientele issues
- Act as a creative resource for product and art selection
- Develop a strategy for reaching out to potential clients and is flexible to adjust when necessary to see better results
Wallace Saunders (Jun. – Aug. 2019)
Digital Media Summer Intern
- Created Facebook, Instagram, and claimed LinkedIn accounts to elevate the law firm’s social media presence
- Managed posts, interactions, and content for Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn
- Updated and created personal bios and practice descriptions for the website
- Helped write news and events stories
Drake Political Review (Sept. 2019 – Present)
Staff Editor
- Lead five writers
- Assist in finding sources and help writers throughout the process of writing
- Meet individually with writers to assist and receive updates on progress
- Coach writers with macro as well as micro editing changes
