Aspiring Media Producer
LESLIE BENNETT
PROFESSIONAL HISTORY
CASHIER TEAM LEAD
Academy Sports & Outdoors
June 2018 - present
Supervises cashiers to ensure they offer friendly and responsive service to all customers. Monitors cash flow in each register and the store’s safe to ensure an accurate balance. Manages incoming and outgoing merchandise transfers.
COLLEGE MEDIA INTERN
First Baptist Church of Tuscaloosa
May 2018 - present
Assists college pastor and staff in running and advertising events. Photographs members of the ministry in order to use on the church's website and social media. Assists in website redesign. Produces videos in order to share event recaps with the church body.
PHOTOGRAPHER AND ENTREPRENEUR
Leslie Elaine Photography
January 2018 - present
Launched business and designed website to attract customers and display portrait portfolio. Manages social media.
Previous experience with photography also includes four years of high school and college photojournalism coursework.
SALES ASSOCIATE & OUTDOOR ENTHUSIAST
Academy Sports & Outdoors
October 2017 - June 2018
Provided quality customer service by displaying expert product knowledge and maintain pleasant store environment. Completed detailed government documentation in order to comply with ATF and corporation standards.
WRITING MENTOR
The University of Alabama Media Writing Center
August 2017 - May 2018
Advised students individually on improvements to their journalistic writing. Edited work to conform to AP Style.
ENTERTAINMENT REPORTING INTERN
The Tuscaloosa News
August 2017 - December 2017
Planned and reported entertainment and general news stories in Tuscaloosa. Published events calendar weekly.
SENIOR COUNSELOR
Sky Ranch Christian Camps
May 2017 - August 2017
Ensured the physical and emotional safety of campers. Oversaw the spiritual growth of campers and co-counselors.
JOURNALIST
Dateline Alabama
May 2016 - August 2016
Published feature and news stories for online student publication. Created multimedia uploads for publication.
VIDEO PRODUCTION EXPERIENCE
The University of Alabama
January 2016 - Present
Plan pre-production, film, and edit videos for photojournalism and videography classes using Canon DSLR camera, Canon XA25, Â iMovie, and Adobe Premiere editing software.
COLLEGE MINISTRY LEADERSHIP
First Baptist Church of Tuscaloosa
August 2015 - Present
Leads weekly young women’s Bible study. Attends weekly meetings and all church functions in order to welcome newcomers. Meets with students for discipleship. Fundraise for and attend mission trip to Glasgow, Scotland.
RESIDENT ADVISOR
The University of Alabama Housing & Residential Communities
August 2015 - May 2017
Provided on-call crisis response to emergency or disciplinary situations. Supervised building of nearly one thousand female residents and advised students on personal and academic issues. Developed and conducted educational programs.
ESCROW ASSISTANT
Metropolitan Title Company
May 2015 - August 2015
Communicated with realtors, inspectors and contractors to negotiate repair prices and schedules. Contacted Homeowners Associations regarding dues for new homeowners and banks for payoff information.
RISK MANAGEMENT BOARD, DISCIPLESHIP PROGRAM CREATOR
Delta Delta Delta
August 2014 - Present
Developed and implemented ideas to change the culture of alcohol on campus, emphasizing sisterhood and well-being. Established and oversees Christian discipleship program connecting new members to upperclassmen mentors in faith.
CONTACT LESLIE
Thank you for reviewing my portfolio. For more information or for job inquiries, please contact me by email or phone, or by filling out the form below.
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