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Alexa Franklin
6842 Whistling Swan Way
New Market, MD 21774
240-457-7943
aef10@hood.edu

PROFILE

• Able to work well in a team and independently
• Passionate, positive attitude, and strong work ethic
• Adaptable, quick learner

EDUCATION
Hood College, Frederick, MD| June 2012-present

• Pursuing a degree in Communication Arts

Graduate of Frederick Community College, Frederick, MD | June 2010-May 2012

• Associates degree in General Studies
• Was an editor for Frederick Community College’s creative arts magazine, The Tuscarora Review, in 2012

Graduate of Linganore High School, New Market, MD| June 2006-May 2010

• Member of National Arts Honor Society (NAHS)
• Honor Roll
• Excellence in Art award

WORK EXPERIENCE
Wild Birds Unlimited, Frederick, MD| January 2012-present

• Certified Wild Bird Feeding Specialist, cashier, opening and closing, inventory, stocking, organizing displays, cleaning, and customer education and assistance

Catoctin Wildlife Preserve and Zoo, Thurmont, MD| August 2011-November 2011

• Cashier for the gift shop and the “Safari Café,” light office duties, assisted with special events, opening and closing, inventory, cooking, and cleaning

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Catoctin Wildlife Preserve and Zoo| 2004-2007

• Exotic animal care, cleaning, assisting with special events and summer camps, handling animals for educational animal shows

Summer Serve| summer 2008, 2010

• Presidential Service Award, 2008
• Volunteered at Horse Net Rescue, Daybreak Adult Day Center, and Great Heron Wetlands

MLK Day| 2009, 2010
The Big Sweep| 2010

ADDITIONAL SKILLS

• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Powerpoint
• Experience with Facebook and Twitter
• Creative, with art and design abilities
• Adept writer