(504) 782 -8206

amernst@loyno.edu
www.alexandra-ernst.com

EDUCATION
LOYOLA UNIVERSITY NEW ORLEANS New Orleans, LA
Bachelor of Arts Expected Summer 2011
Major: Advertising Minor: Business Pre-M.B.A GPA: 3.86

MAGICAL MEDIA TOUR OF EUROPE: LSU Study Abroad Program Summer 2010
Paris, Prague, Vienna, Budapest, Dresden, Croatia, London, and Amsterdam

HONORS
2011 Gold ADDY Award, New Orleans February 2011
Green Light New Orleans brochure selected for publication November 2010
Selected for innovation and design.
Alpha Sigma Nu, Jesuit Honors Society Spring 2010-Present

MARKETING & ENTREPRENEURSHIP

A-MAZE-ING MAZES, life-size maze builders January 2011-Present
Chief Operating Officer New Orleans, LA
Develop marketing campaigns; design ads for print and web; promote social media and networking; create databases; book events;
design mazes; coordinate and oversee 20 employees.

COMPUTER SYSTEMS NETWORK INC. Fall 2010

Assistant Account Executive for iWorktickets New Orleans, LA
Coordinated marketing campaign, involving direct marketing and cold calling to 100s of regional businesses.

DINNER BY ALEXANDRA Summer 2008 & 2009

Owner New Orleans, LA
Designed promotional media to generate neighborhood business. Prepared and delivered healthy dinners to customers Sunday-
Thursday. Generated profits from the first day of business and increased profits throughout existence.

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
LOYOLA UNIVERSITY NEW ORLEANS Summer 2009-Present
Fitness Instructor and Personal Trainer, Loyola Sports Complex
Coach and inspire clients to incorporate exercise and develop healthy lifestyles. Certifications: Turbo Kick, Personal Training, CPR.
Vice President of Communication, Founding Member, Loyola Sunday Cooks Spring 2010 – Present
A team of four aspiring epicures started the club to encourage the love of cooking excellent food. Organized several on and
off-campus cooking and dining events that drew up to 100 attendees. Executed social market campaigns.
Junior Counselor, Office of Admissions Fall 2009-Spring 2010
Processed applications, handled confidential information, critically analyzed applications for unique admission opportunities,
interviewed potential scholarship recipients, and corresponded with regional directors in CA, WA, and NY.
Ambassador, Office of Admissions Fall 2009-Spring 2010
Communicated campus life with prospective students and parents through blogging and university tours.
Director of New Members, Delta Gamma Fraternity Spring & Fall 2009
Developed fun, peer-building activities; organized various events, including Inspiration retreat; and maintained budget.

CAMPUS & COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

American Advertising Club, Loyola Spring 2011
Loyola Advertising Team, creative member Fall 2010 & Spring 2011
Southern Eye Bank’s Annual Gift of Sight Celebration, volunteer Spring 2009 & 2010
Service for Sight, organized fundraiser (raised $500) Fall 2008

PUBLICATIONS
“Spring” and “Sunday Cook-day” Pack Chat Blog, Loyola Blog Spring 2010
“Involvement Enriches College Experience” The Maroon, Loyola weekly paper Fall 2009
“Friendship Circle” The Pick, Southeastern Louisiana biannual publication Spring 2008