Alexandra Farr
EDUCATION
M.J. Journalism, Expected Graduation December 2010 University of Maryland, College Park
B.A. International Relations, Minor in Spanish, May 2007 Wheaton College, Wheaton, IL
EXPERIENCE
Calendar Editor and Reporter, The Montgomery County Sentinel, Rockville, September 2009 – Present
- Collected information for and wrote a two-page weekly community calendar
- Wrote approximately one story per week about many subjects pertinent to Montgomery County
Marketing and Communications Coordinator, Nexos Voluntarios, Lima, Peru, May 2008- Present
- Worked for an Interamerican Development Bank supported local volunteer organization in Peru
- Edited, wrote, and translated materials for the website, brochures, and email correspondence
- Developed and carried out marketing schemes in Search Engine Optimization, social media (Facebook, Twitter, etc.), paid advertising, and “blind call” contacts
- Maintained the website (www.nexosvoluntarios.org), updating it regularly with new text and images
Freelance Writer, February 2008- Present
- Published work in various online and print media sources, including the magazine of the American and Canadian Association of Peru, LivinginPeru.com, the Matador Network, and BootsnAll Travel Network
- Provided personal photographs to accompany written material
Verbal and Writing GMAT Teacher, MVA Training, Lima, Peru, January 2009- August 2009
- Prepared and taught materials on the Verbal and Writing sections of the GMAT Business School exam
- Edited student essays for GMAT and for Business School applications
- Prepared and conducted interview simulations for Business School applicants
Teacher, Nivel A High School, Lima, Peru. March – December 2008
- Taught English as a Second Language to classes of students aged 11-17
Teacher, English Day, Lima, Peru. March – December 2008
- Taught small groups of professional adults in evening English classes in local businesses
Intern, Terre des Hommes, Lima, Peru, September – December 2007
- Conducted a cost/benefit research project on the Peruvian juvenile justice system
- Developed a series of surveys and interviews to assess the effectiveness and efficiency of the justice system of the Peruvian government
Intern, Micah Challenge, Lima, Peru, June – December 2006
- Worked for an organization that is seeking to reduce extreme poverty in accordance with the United Nation’s 8 Millennium Development Goals
- Conducted research assessing the relationship between pastors and community leaders and the Millennium Development Goals
OTHER SKILLS AND ACTIVITIES
- Travel and extensive cross-cultural experience in 31 countries on 5 continents
- Fluency in Spanish
- Basic training in Adobe Photoshop and Dreamweaver
- Classes in multimedia reporting elements, including video, audio, and photography
- Experience in computer assisted reporting
