Leila Wilhelm in/leila-wilhelm

EDUCATION
PROFESSIONAL BIO
I am currently studying Journalism
and Communication Design with a
minor in Political Science at Elon
University. As a student, I am
highly motivated and excited to
learn about the evolving industry
of communications. I have multiple
passions including writing, editing,
web design, and social media
marketing
CONTACT INFORMATION
704-619-3595
lwilhelm3@elon.edu
Elon University, Elon,NC May 2023
Major; Journalism and Communication Design
- Relevant Coursework: Creating Multimedia Content, Web and Mobile
...Communications, Media Writing, and Journalism in a Free Society
- Current GPA: 4.0
- President's List: 2019/2020
Pine Lake Preparatory, Mooresville, NC June 2019
Honors & Achievements:
National Honors Society, Student Council, National Spanish Honors Society,
International Thespian Society, AP Scholar with Honors, NC Scholar
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Editorial Intern
Charlotte Magazine | June 2019 to Aug. 2019
- Interviewed and wrote a 600 word feature for the January 2020 print issue
- Fact-checked and edited print and web articles for 4 consecutive issues

22006 Market Street,

Reporter / MMJ
Cornelius, NC 28031
Elon News Network | Aug. 2019-Present
- Researched and written 7 feature articles for the newspaper, The Pendulum
- Developed reporting, photography and interviewing skills
- Ability to write and edit on deadline
REFERENCES
Emma Way
Tour Guide
Former Editor, Charlotte Magazine
emmakerstway@gmail.com Elon University Office of Admissions | Sept. 2019-Present
704-303-7538 - Lead campus tours and admissions events
- Engage with prospective students and families

Ali Deutsch
Assistant Manager, Social Media Manager
Kindred Restaurant
A Giving Spirit Foundation | Aug. 2018-June 2019
ali@kindreddavidson.com
- Developed the brand on platforms such as Instagram and Twitter
- Created content to promote upcoming philanthropic events

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Student Intern
Technical Pine Lake Prep Counselor Office | Aug. 2018-June 2019
- HTML and CSS
- Planned and hosted a school-wide event for College Decision Day
- Adobe Illustrator, In-Design,
- Instituted a 30-day Kindness Challenge
...Lightroom and Photoshop - Designed bulletins and pamphlets to promote events and services

Personal Hostess
- Communication Kindred Restaurant | Sept. 2017-Present
- Management Skills
- Managed electronic seating and reservation system
- Public Speaking
- Greeted and attended to guests
- Organization