Emily Meisner Thomas
3844 Battleground Avenue, Apt. 133 • Greensboro, NC 27410 • (336) 254-6273 • meisnerek336@gmail.com
Objective: To secure a position in the communications field in which I can use and expand my skills
and interests in audio and video editing, human relations, and planning, to benefit your organization.
Academic Experience
Appalachian State University, Boone, NC
Bachelor of Science: Communication
 Concentration in Electronic Media
 Minor in Spanish
December, 2011
Technical Skills
 Final Cut Pro
 Adobe Audition
 Microsoft Office
 Conversational Spanish
Related Experience
Electronic Media Intern, Everyday Elves, Watauga branch
September - December 2011
 Planned and carried out fundraising events to raise money for underprivileged children in
Watauga County.
 Helped maintain social media for events.
 Created and maintained relationships with previous and new sponsors/donors.
 Worked on a video for promotional use.
DJ, 90.5 WASU FM Boone
January 2010 - December, 2011
 On-air personality at campus radio station two hours a week.
 Served as a member of the news-team member and completed weekly news reports, as well as
weekly student government updates.
Audio Documentary on Alveolar Capillary Dysplasia.
Spring, 2011
 Conducted and edited interviews to produce a ten-minute documentary to spread awareness of
ACD.
 Distributed documentary to doctors at Baylor College of Medicine, Brenner Children’s Hospital,
and the Alveolar Capillary Dysplasia Association.
Additional Experience
Tutor, Advance Learning, Greensboro, NC
January - March 2012
 Planned and taught math and reading lessons to six students in grades K-5 at Rankin Elementary.
 Created individual lesson plans geared toward each student’s reading and comprehension level.
 Conducted end of term tutoring assessments.
Vice-president, Phi Mu Fraternity, Boone, NC
November 2009 - December 2011
 Elected member of Executive committee and head of Junior Executive committee.
 Instructed and supervised junior executive committee (which includes all committee chairs).
 Committees supervised included Philanthropy, Alumnae Relations, Campus Activities, Socials,
Sisterhood, Ritual, and Public Relations.
 Created and enforced new guidelines for community service and study hours.
 Planned chapter developments to promote sisterhood and community involvement, such as,
philanthropic events, potluck dinners and self-improvement workshops.
Supervisor/Companion, Greensboro, NC.
June - August 2011
 Worked with a young woman with a mental handicap while her parents were at work.
 Created a daily schedule with activities including tutoring, household tasks, games, and field
trips.
Barista/Cashier, Panera Bread, Boone, NC
 Assisted guests in the bakery and dining areas.
 Filled drink and bakery orders.
 Worked with the cash drawer and completed required training modules.
May - September 2010
Unit Assistant, Girl Scouts Tar Heel Triad Council, Colfax, NC
June - August, 2008 & 2009
 Planned and facilitated daily activities and programming for 20+ school-aged campers.
 Activities included games, hikes, songs, crafts, and earning Girl Scout badges.
 Worked with and supervised campers 45 hours a week.
 Experienced personal development in leadership, organization, and creative skills.
Assistant to Packaging Graphics, Syngenta, Greensboro, NC
 Organized and managed office and laboratory workspaces.
 Created a new filing system for the graphics department.
December 2008 - January, 2009
Honors
Lambda Pi Eta- Communications Honor Society member
 Recognized for outstanding scholastic achievement.
December 2010
Order of Omega- Greek Leadership Honor Society member
December 2011
 Recognized for outstanding leadership and involved in the Greek, campus, and local community.
Emily Meisner Thomas
3844 Battleground Avenue, Apt. 133 • Greensboro, NC 27410 • (336) 254-6273 • meisnerek336@gmail.com