Gloria AlexanderDear Sir or Madam:

I am interested in exploring a career within your organization. As you will note, I have over 10 years’ experience as a manager/executive director and sales representative, with more than 20 years in public relations, organizational skills and state contracts. My resume is attached for your review and consideration.

I have excellent experience in dealing with a diverse group of individuals and personalities. My experience has taught me versatility and afforded me the ability to adapt to stressful situations. My problem solving skills have been sharpened, thus allowing me the ability to respond to problem matters both, promptly, and professionally.

I would bring dedication, perseverance, and quality to your organization. I am self-sufficient, self- motivated, and work well with others. I am confident that I will be an asset to your organization and I look forward to an interview.

Cordially,

Gloria Alexander

RESUME ofGLORIA ALEXANDER

(832) 253-8652 (cell)glogotcha@yahoo.com

PUBLIC RELATIONS, JOURNALISM, SALES RADIO PERSONALITY AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Promoting collaborative action and providing leadership that addresses community-development priorities and improves citizen socio-economic sustainability.

Leadership | Sales | Management | Community Develop and Relationship Building

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Art in Communication with an Emphasis in Broadcast Journalism – May 2016Texas Southern University – School of Communication – Houston, TX

QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY

• Innovative team leader and motivator with strong management skills, along with more

• than 10 years of supervisory experience within team-oriented style of management that

• promotes the team’s personal development and productivity. • Strong communicator who interacts respectfully and effectively with individuals

across • the spectrum of social and economic backgrounds and cultures.• More than 9+ years’ experience in managing state-sponsored programs that have

been • cited as professional, innovative, and responsive to community’s needs.• Strong leadership and exemplary contributions in the areas of employment

counseling, • program development, professional development of peers, commitment to

rehabilitation, • Sales

WORK EXPERIENCE:

Broadcast Journalism Intern – Texas Southern University, Houston, TX - 2015-April 2016

Investigate stories, interview sources and report on location for live broadcasts Video, edit, prepare movies and perform pre and post production Research stories utilizing sources such as the internet, archives and databases Visit locations to decide the optimal method of presenting stories Write copy for news stories, website and social media content

Radio Personality – KTSU 90.9 THE CHOICE, Houston, TX – 2015- Present

Receive input from callers and interview special guest On-air personality for evening Jazz radio program Utilize the sound board to support live broadcasts Communicate scripted summaries of liners and advertisements

FOUNDER/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR – Gotcha Second Chance Employability Program, Houston, Texas – 2001-2011

Coordinated developmental programs such as skill building, job search, career planning, and personal development to decrease recidivism rate amongst program participants.

Fostered relationships with business community, government agencies. And service providers

Supervised 8 administrative and professional staff members Operated 9 transitional housing units for newly released male and female ex-offenders Partnered with re-entry programs for the City of Dallas, Volunteers of America, and the

Urban League Regularly awarded Federal Re-Entry to Work and SSA grants up to 20,000.00 per person

to facilitate the needs of program participants Developed and controlled budget and managed programs to ensure successful completion

SALES REPRESENTATIVE – Steward Enterprise, Dallas, Texas 1994-1997

• Made sales presentations in home • Sold funeral services and products• Cold calling to build clientele for new prospects and obtained referrals for new sales• Met quota consistently• Top sales representative 6 months in a row • Received many perks throughout the 4 years working in sales• Trained new hires• Motivated the sales team