Stephanie N. HammondStephanie N. Hammond167 Intracoastal Drive Madison, AL 35758 954-655-8876 snhammond@crimson.ua.edu

EDUCATION

The University of Alabama – Tuscaloosa, Alabama Aug. 2010-May 2014Bachelor of Arts, Political Science with minors in Journalism and Arabic

Al-Ahliyya Amman University – Amman, Jordan Feb. 2012-June 2012 Semester study abroad program with International Studies Abroad with focus on Arabic language

and Middle Eastern politics

INTERN EXPERIENCEInternational Studies Abroad Sept. 2012-May 2014Tuscaloosa, AL – Global Ambassador

Selected to represent International Studies Abroad on the University of Alabama and the University of Montevallo campuses. Advertised study abroad programs through event planning and organization, webinars, and campus fairs. Encouraged students to pursue international education through programs fitting their academic paths

Impact Alabama Oct. 2011-Feb. 2013Tuscaloosa, AL – SaveFirst Campus Fellow

Chosen to assist in managing daily operations at public tax preparation sites in Tuscaloosa, Huntsville, and Decatur for two tax seasons. Earned intermediate-level certification from the Internal Revenue Service for tax preparation. Prepared free federal and state tax returns for low-income families through TaxWise and helped to provide education on taxes and saving money

WORK EXPERIENCE

Victoria’s Secret Oct. 2014-presentHuntsville, AL – Merchandise Flow Supervisor

Service customers and ensure that their needs are met while meeting store sales goals. Run floor sets according to current brand guides and ensure the stockroom is organized according to standard. Responsible for ensuring merchandise is available to customers in an organized fashion as soon as it is received

Firehouse Subs Aug. 2013-Aug. 2014Tuscaloosa, AL – Shift Leader

Managed store operations and employees while ensuring customer satisfaction was met through quality customer service. Prepared Excel spreadsheets of sales and labor percentages and assisted with product orders

The Huntsville Botanical Garden May 2011-June 2012Huntsville, AL – Visitor Services Assistant

Worked as a gift shop assistant and prepared Excel spreadsheets for sales

Impact Alabama Jan. 2010-Apr. 2011Tuscaloosa, AL – SaveFirst Certified Volunteer

Attained basic certification from the Internal Revenue Service and prepared free federal and state tax returns for low-income families at Tuscaloosa and Gadsden tax sites

The University of Alabama Crimson White Aug. 2010-Oct. 2010Tuscaloosa, AL – Contributing Writer

Wrote hard news stories published in the campus newspaper with a circulation of more than 14,000. Attended weekly newsroom meetings and gained experience with Adobe inDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator in Creative Suite 6

LEADERSHIPAlabama Scholastic Press Association – Convention Speaker Feb. 2011

Taught seminar at the University of Alabama’s annual convention for Alabama high school students in journalism and media programs

HONORS AND RECOGNITIONSPhi Sigma Theta Honor Society Apr. 2014-presentWho’s Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges January 2014EBSCO Industries, Inc. Honors College Scholarship Mar. 2011-May 2014McWane Honors Program Endowed Scholarship Mar. 2011-May 2014Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society Jan. 2011-presentPhi Eta Sigma Honor Society Jan. 2011-present College of Communication Dean’s List Dec. 2010-May 2011International Honors Program Aug. 2010-May 2014

` University Honors Program Aug. 2010-Jan. 2014Collegiate Scholar Scholarship Aug. 2010-May 2014

SPECIAL SKILLSForeign Language: Spanish (9 semesters), Arabic (5 semesters)Graphic Design: Adobe Creative Suite (inDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator)Writing: AP Style