Celina Rosita Tousignant

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Education
Syracuse University Class of 2009 Syracuse, NY, August 2005 - May 2009
• B.A. Magazine Journalism S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications
• B.A. Psychology College of Arts & Sciences
• B.A. Spanish Language, Literature & Culture College of Arts & Sciences
• Renee Crown University Honors Program
• Summa Cum Laude

Leadership Experience
Manager, JCC Maccabi ArtsFest Osher Marin JCC, January 2010 - August 2010
• Lead local contact for a national program from the Jewish Community Center Association of America hosted at the Osher Marin JCC for 160 Jewish teens that culminated in a professionally produced performance with over 1,300 audience members in attendance
• Organized and implemented logistics and event planning for a 5-day program that included art workshops, community service, social events and catered meals
• Recruited local teens, registered local volunteers and families to host visiting attendees and tracked multiple databases
• Managed a large budget and worked in coordination with multiple departments within the JCC to create a center-wide event
Unit Head, Camp Kehillah Osher Marin JCC, June 2009 - August 2009
• Supervised and evaluated all counselors and campers in Aleph Unit (1st and 2nd graders)
• Planned and coordinated trips, unit activities and overnights
• Responsible for communication with parents
Founding President, El Club Spanish Club at Syracuse University Syracuse University, Fall 2006 – Spring 2009
• Created the mission, constitution, and event calendar for club
• Recruited students, developed initiatives, ran meetings, promoted events and delegated responsibilities
Chapter President, National Association of Hispanic Journalists Syracuse University, Fall 2005 – Spring 2009
• Founding member
• Ran meetings, created initiatives, arranged social functions, prepared materials, and delegated responsibilities
• Collaborated on events and initiatives with other organizations on campus, especially minority-focused groups
Participant, Encompass Trust 7th Journey of Understanding United Kingdom February 2008
• One of four Americans selected to join Indonesians, Israelis, Palestinians and Londoners in a 10-day program designed to promote intercultural dialogue, tolerance, and understanding among today’s youth leave as an ambassador for a more peaceful and tolerant future

Communications Experience
Blogger, AwesomeCelina.com October 2008 - Present
• Created daily content by aggregating news, fashion, entertainment and life as seen by Celina
Thesis, Inkstinct Tattoo Magazine Fall 2007 – Spring 2009
• Reported, edited, and designed complete layout of honors Capstone project to create a full-size magazine
Web Editorial Intern, Yoga Journal Magazine San Francisco, CA May 2008 – August 2008
• HTML coding of articles for web and CMS management,
• Responded to reader e-mails—answered questions/complaints/comments promptly
• Wrote daily newsletters
Intern, Plan My Life London England Spring 2008
• Managed data, edited articles and newsletters, reviewed clients’ products to produce press releases
• Assorted tasks related to lifestyle management and public relations/marketing
Opinion Columnist, Daily Orange Opinion Syracuse University Fall 2007
• Reported and wrote opinion columns bi-weekly on deadline
Student Reporter, The Latino Reporter: NAHJ Student Project San Jose, CA June 2007
• Produced print, audio, photography, video and blogs for the convention's newspaper and Web site
Contributing Writer, (315) Magazine: Life in Syracuse Syracuse University Fall 2006 – Spring 2007
• Reported and wrote articles for a weekly publication on deadline with a focus on sexuality

Quasi-Relevant Job Experience
Claims Administrator & Operator, Gilardi & Co. September 2009 - December 2009
• Sorted, classified and proofed class-action lawsuit claims
• Answered claimant calls in English and Spanish in regard to class action suits and general customer service
Salesperson, Victoria's Secret May 2006 - January 2008
• Specialized in selling, merchandising and serving customers for Victoria's Secret lingerie, beauty products, lines of credit and PINK
• Processed incoming merchandise, organized stock and consulted in visual merchandising in multiple stores
Cashier, Ann Taylor Loft May 2006 - January 2008
• Coordinated sales, returns, restocking and opening lines of credit
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Awards and Recognitions
Article Featured, Syndicated College News College Publisher April 20, 2007
• “Danger Sex Ahead" article from (315) featured on college newspaper aggregate website
Syracuse University
• Founder's Scholarship
• College of Arts & Sciences Dean's List (Consecutive semesters, Fall 2005-Spring 2009)
• S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications Dean's List (Consecutive semesters, Fall 2005-Spring 2009)

Language Skills
Spanish Native Speaker, fluent, writing and conversation
Italian & French available upon request

Computer Skills
HTML & Coding • Final Cut Pro • Word • Excel • PowerPoint • Adobe Creative Suites • SPSS • Garage Band • iLife Multimedia Packages