Contacts
addi.weakley@drake.edu
913-907-6989
https://www.linkedin.com/in/ addisonweakley Olathe, KS
Summary
My creative and dependable nature supports my skills in copyediting, problem solving, and communication. As an adaptable writer, I welcome challenges to expand my abilities in various writing styles.
Education
Drake University
Des Moines, Iowa
Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Mass Communication
News Major/ Music, Advertising, Leadership Minor
3.97 GPA
Campus Involvement and Awards
Alpha Delta Pi Sorority
- Sept. 2017 – Present
- Vice President of Event Management
- Nov. 2019 – Nov. 2020
- Director of Facility Management
- Nov. 2019 – Nov. 2020
Drake Political Review
- Aug. 2019 – Present
- Staff Editor
- Aug. 2019 – May 2020
- Copy Editor
- Aug. 2020 – Present
Drake Residence Hall Executive Council
- Aug. 2017 – Dec. 2018
- Crawford Hall Publicity Chair
- Aug. 2017 – May 2018
- Goodwin-Kirk Publicity Chair
- Aug. 2018 – Dec. 2018
Drake University Music Department
- Aug. 2017 – Present
- Symphonic Band
- Marching Band
- Bulldog Brass
- Flute Studio
Order of Omega Greek Honor Society
- Dec. 2020 – Present
Dean’s List
- Fall 2017, Spring 2018, Fall 2019
President’s List
- Fall 2018, Spring 2020, Fall 2020
Experience
Fresh Prints (Jan. 2018-Present)
Campus Manager
- Builds relationships with clients and establishes loyalty while acting as a liaison between the art team and other various units
- Resolves order issues and clientele issues
- Acts as a creative resource for product and art selection
- Develops a strategy for reaching out to potential clients and is flexible to adjust when necessary to see better results
Wallace Saunders (June – 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 a team of five Drake Political Review writers
- Assisted in finding sources and helped writers throughout the writing process
- Met individually with writers to assist and receive updates on progress
- Coached writers with macro and micro editing changes
Alpha Delta Pi (Nov. 2019 – Nov. 2020)
Director of Facility Management
- Liaison between the chapter and the housing corporation
- Coordinated rooming, chores, chapter dinner, and other housing activities
- Communicated closely with the chef, house director, and housing corporation
- Mediated and navigated conflict between women living in the house and other related housing parties
