Lilia Iotzova
SUMMARY
Enthusiastic graduate, bilingual, with experience in journalism and marketing. Possesses strong communication and interpersonal skills. Major strengths in organization and detail. Able to work independently or within a team, exercises excellent judgment.
EDUCATION
University of South Florida, St. Petersburg
B.A., Mass Communications-News Editorial
Hillsborough County Schools District, Tampa
Certificate- Substitute Teacher
EXPERIENCE
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY SCHOOLS, Tampa, FL (October 2009-June 2010)
Substitute Teacher
Used organizational skills to prepare a daily schedule
Managed a classroom of (15-25) students
Showed reliability to students and staff
CAFÉ COLORS, St. Petersuburg, FL (September 2006-June 2010)
Manager
Managed the café to promote excellent customer service
Led the daily schedule and shift
Served and promoted products to customers
FOX 13 NEWS, Tampa, FL (December 2007-May 2008)
Reporter/ Intern (unpaid)
Applied investigative skills associated with gathering leads for news crew
Conducted interviews to assist reporters in structuring their stories
Received editorial training and helped photographers with equipment
BLUE LAGOON CAFÉ, St. Petersburg, FL (September 2003- June 2006)
Event Planner
Managed and organized weekend events, such as children’s parties
Planned and executed charity concerts by generating guests
Designed and distributed program flyers
RELEVANT COURSE WORK
Writing for the Mass Media
Photojournalism
News Editing
Neighborhood News Bureau
Financial/Managerial Accounting
Micro/Macro Economics
Public Affairs
Modern English Literature
SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS
Proficient in MS Office Suite: Word, Excel, Power Point / Internet research, e-mail, Photoshop
Fluent in Bulgarian
Basic German knowledge
MEMBERSHIPS AND AWARDS
Francis Elvridge Mem.Scholarship 2004-2008
Art Superior Award-2004
Selected member of Phi Alpha Omega-2007
President, German Club, 2003-2004
Martin L. King Scholarship 2004-2008
Future Business Leader of America Club, 2004
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