Resume
Alyssa is a senior at the University of Tampa, majoring in Journalism with a minor in Writing. As Editor-in-Chief of The Minaret, UTampa's student-run newspaper, she leads a team dedicated to telling stories that matter, on campus and beyond. Alyssa is passionate about storytelling in all its forms, whether that’s through in-depth reporting, creative writing, or exploring new media platforms. She's always looking to grow, challenge herself, and connect with people through meaningful, impactful work.
EDUCATION
_________________________________________________________________________________________
The University of Tampa | Pursuing Bachelor’s Degree Tampa, FL | August 2023 – May 2026
• B.A. in Journalism with a minor in Writing
• Cumulative GPA: 3.9
• Awards: 2025 Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) & Dean’s List Recipient
WORK EXPERIENCE
____________________________________________________________________________________________________
Bubble Campus Ambassador Remote | December 2025 – Present
• Serving as a campus representative for Bubble Skincare, supporting brand awareness through digital content creation, peer-to-peer engagement, and marketing initiatives.
The Minaret Newspaper –Editor-in-Chief The University of Tampa | August 2023 – Present
• Leads as Editor-in-Chief for The Minaret, with prior roles as Arts and Entertainment Editor and staff writer. Directs all
aspects of editorial production, leading a 20+ person team to publish consistent print and digital editions, ensuring
alignment with journalistic standards and organizational values. Acts as the public-facing representative of The Minaret.
Student Writer Intern The University of Tampa | May 2025 – August 2025
• Composed news articles for online publication for the Office of Communications and Public Affairs. Conducted interviews with students, faculty, staff, and alumni via email, phone, and in person. Participated in the editorial process of the UTampa Journal, contributing to story development, editing, and final proofreading.
Literary Magazine Editorial Assistant The University of Tampa | August 2024 – February 2025
• Assisted in reviewing nonfiction, fiction, and poetry submissions for The Tampa Review (#68) and NEON (#47), provided
recommendations to support editorial decisions while enhancing skills in critical reading and literary analysis across diverse
genres.
Freelance Writer Wesley Chapel, FL | December 2022 – March 2023
• Researched and authored an opinion piece, "Hey, Politicians: Leave the Reading Lists to Teachers," commissioned by Vanderbilt University. Applied critical thinking and persuasive writing techniques to address educational policy debates.
The Stampede Newspaper – Editor-in-Chief Wesley Chapel, FL | August 2021 – May 2023
• Led The Stampede editorial team as Editor-in-Chief, with prior roles as Opinion and Entertainment Editor. Directed content creation, social media, podcast production, and photojournalism, collaborating with writers and photographers to boost audience engagement.
SKILLS
_________________________________________________________________________________________
Writing, Copy Editing, Proofreading (AP Style), Digital Media, Technical Proficiency in Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides), Experience Creating Content Calendars, Basic Graphic Design (Canva, Adobe Creative Suite), Leadership, Strong verbal and written communication.